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Top 10 States for Early-Career Physicians

These 10 states reported physician residency completion totals, physician retention rates, or residency Match fill rates identified in graduate medical education data.

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  • mdspire news news staff

  • June 1, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Top 10 States for Early-Career Physicians

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPhysician Residency Training and Retention
Key MechanismsResidency training volume, physician retention rates, and Match activity
Target PopulationEarly-career physicians in the United States
Care SettingResidency training programs

Key Highlights

  • California has the highest residency training volume and retention rate at 75.7%.
  • Illinois achieved a 99.7% fill rate in the 2025 Main Residency Match.
  • Massachusetts and Wisconsin both reported fill rates of 99.8% in their residency programs.
  • Michigan had a 99.9% fill rate, with 45 more positions offered than in 2024.
  • Ohio and New Jersey offered more positions in 2025 compared to the previous year.

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            Top 10 States for Early-Career Physicians

            • by mdspire news news staff

            • June 1, 2026

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