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House Committee: Medical Residency Match Operates as Monopoly

3/28/2026

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The House Judiciary Committee found that the residency matching process for medical students, the "Match," operates as an entrenched monopoly and burdens graduates.
Expert witnesses testified that the Match limits graduates' ability to negotiate employment terms and switch jobs.
The committee noted that resident wages have fallen since 1971 and that abuse and discrimination are prevalent, aligning with lawmakers' push for the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act.

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The House Judiciary Committee found that the residency matching process for medical students, the "Match," operates as an entrenched monopoly and burdens graduates.
Expert witnesses testified that the Match limits graduates' ability to negotiate employment terms and switch jobs.
The committee noted that resident wages have fallen since 1971 and that abuse and discrimination are prevalent, aligning with lawmakers' push for the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act.