It's hard to navigate the Ophthalmology and Urology labor market without a couples match

The Ophthalmology and Urology matches are earlier than the NRMP resident match, and do not offer a couples match. Based on a survey of Ophthalmology and Urology match participants, the authors outline the need for a couples match.

Navigating the Ophthalmology & Urology Match with a Significant Other by lSamantha S. Massenzio MD *, Tara A. Uhler MD †, Erik M. Massenzio MD †, Emily Sun BS *, Divya Srikumaran MD *, Marisa M. Clifton MD ‡, Laura K. Green MD §, Grace Sun MD ║, Jiangxia Wang MS ¶, Fasika A. Woreta MD, MPH *  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.07.026  Journal of Surgical Education, Volume 80, Issue 1, January 2023, Pages 135-142

"Highlights:

• There is an increasing number of couples applying for residency

• Ophthalmology and urology applicants cannot utilize the NRMP Couples Match system

• A Couples Match is highly desired by applicants to these two specialties

• The lack of a Couples Match is a deterrent to these specialties for some applicants

• Systems to aid applicants to these specialties with significant others are needed"