Hundreds of future urologists celebrate Urology Match Day 2025

Today, hundreds of future urologists received results from the 2025 Urology Residency Match—the process through which medical students and other applicants are connected with the program at which they will complete their residency.¹

Among the matched applicants, 42.7% were matched at their first-choice program.

The results from this year’s application cycle were provided by the American Urological Association (AUA), which organizes the Urology Match on behalf of the Society of Academic Urologists (SAU).

"The Society of Academic Urologists is honored to oversee the Urology Match, bringing together exceptional candidates and outstanding programs," said Moben Mirza, MD, FACS, president of the SAU, in a news release from the AUA.¹ "Match Day is a reflection of the talent, passion, and promise in our field. We look forward to seeing the incredible contributions these future urologists will make to our specialty and to their communities."

According to statistics provided by the AUA,² 529 applicants took part in this year’s match cycle. Overall, 403 medical students and other applicants were matched across 148 urology residency programs nationwide, corresponding to a match rate of 76% among trainees who entered into this year’s cycle. There were no vacancies left unmatched.

Among the matched applicants, 229 were male, 170 were female, 2 were transgender, 1 was non-binary, and 1 did not disclose their gender. Overall, 75% of total male applicants and 78% of total female applicants were matched into a residency program this year.

Further, of the matched applicants, 51.1% were White; 26.1% were Asian; 10.4% were Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin; 7.2% were Black or African American; 0.7% were American Indian or Alaskan Native; 1.5% identified as another ethnicity; and 3.0% did not disclose their ethnicity.

Senior medical students made up 89.8% of the total matched applicants, including 332 MDs and 28 DOs. Trailing that, previous US medical graduates made up 6.0% of matched applicants and international medical students and graduates made up 4.2% of applicants.

Participants in this year’s match cycle submitted an average of 54 applications and took an average of 11 interviews. Residency programs that participated in the match received an average of 215 applications and granted an average of 40 interviews. Those who matched listed an average of 14 programs on their preference list.

Among the matched applicants, 42.7% were matched at their first-choice program.

"Match Day marks an exciting milestone in the journey of future urologists, and the American Urological Association is proud to support this vital process," added Stephen Y. Nakada, MD, FACS, FRCS, president of the AUA, in the news release.¹ "Today, we celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of every candidate entering the field of urology as they prepare to join a community committed to advancing patient care and innovation."

Participants and others can keep up with news of this year’s cycle via #UroMatch on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and other social platforms.

References

1. Shaping the future of urology: Match Day 2025 celebrates the next generation of urologists. News release. American Urological Association. Published online and accessed February 3, 2025. https://www.auanet.org/about-us/media-center/press-center/shaping-the-future-of-urology-match-day-2025-celebrates-the-next-generation-of-urologists

2. Match Statistics – 2025 Urology Residency Match. American Urological Association. Accessed February 3, 2025. https://www.auanet.org/documents/education/specialty-match/2025/2025%20Urology%20Residency%20Match%20Statistics%202.3.2025.pdf