National Resident Matching Program

04/23/2026

Learn the basics of N**P’s waiver and deferral policy in our new quick-reference handout Policy Tips: Waivers and Deferrals for applicants and programs. Understand the binding commitment, when to request a waiver or deferral, and key reminders. Read here: https://ow.ly/thrC50YOzNY

04/23/2026

N**P's data resources and reports are a valuable tool during the Match process. Data topics include application and recruiting, applicant characteristics, demographics, and Match outcomes: https://ow.ly/fwSN50YOaUe.

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Core to the N**P’s mission is the development and distribution of data reports and publications that inform national conversations about the transition to residency and advance understanding of the…

04/22/2026

Everyone has their own unique medical education journey - from being a student to changing careers to being a non-traditional student. Be inspired from these resident physicians: https://ow.ly/Wyzt50YMUHo.

We want to know - what makes YOUR journey unique?

7 likes. "Different Paths to Residency"

04/22/2026

New checklists for residency programs and institutions are published! Stay on track with Match events and deadlines!

Residency program checklist: https://ow.ly/OqgF50YNIng
Residency institution checklist: https://ow.ly/1BIf50YNIne

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04/21/2026

New N**P article published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education examines the congressional inquiry of the matching program antitrust exemption and outlines steps to improve training and care access.

Read the article:

The National Resident Matching Program® (N**P®) is pleased to announce the publication of a new article in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME). In Politicization of Graduate Medical…

04/21/2026

Let the good times roll! With new initiatives planned for 2026, N**P will reconvene our Transition to Residency community in 2027 in New Orleans. Stay tuned🥳 https://www.nrmp.org/nrmps-annual-stakeholder-conference/

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Thanks to everyone who attended our 2025 Transition to Residency: Conversations Across the Medical Education Continuum in Washington, DC! It was a wonderful opportunity to gather as colleagues and…

04/20/2026

In addition to the Main Residency Match, did you know the N**P conducts 23 Fellowship Matches for 81 subspecialties throughout the year?

Fellowship Match data reports: https://ow.ly/WQOP50YMA8e.

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The National Resident Matching Program® (N**P®) is pleased to share results from the 2026 Specialties Matching Service® (SMS®). On this page, you’ll find the official press release…

04/17/2026

The calendar has been published for residency applicants! https://ow.ly/amEz50YLht2

This is one of the most accessed resources on our website so check it out to stay on track with Match events and deadlines!

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04/16/2026

New resources for residency applicants! Check out our calendar and checklist as you begin the process:

📅https://ow.ly/f1ur50YJR21
✅https://ow.ly/5eXQ50YJR24

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04/15/2026

Ranking is now open for the Radiology and Surgical Oncology Fellowship Matches! We have ranking resources for Match participants below.

Fellowship applicants: https://ow.ly/iksC50YJ5eJ
Fellowship programs: https://ow.ly/bKtj50YJ5eI

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04/15/2026

It is the Quota Change Deadline for the Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology, Hand Surgery, Neuroendovascular Intervention, and Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship Matches!

Programs - this is the deadline to confirm the number of positions you have available in the is accurate.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/tj5r50YJ4KG.

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At any time after a Match opens, program directors can access the Registration, Ranking, and Results (R3) system to increase, decrease, or make other changes to their quotas, or the number of…

04/15/2026

It is the Rank Order List Certification Deadline for the Pathology, Laryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Vascular Neurology Fellowship Matches! Your rank order list must be certified by 9 p.m. ET tonight.

Fellowship applicant support guide: https://ow.ly/3Xyj50YJ3GL
Fellowship program support guide: https://ow.ly/qson50YJ3GM

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