National Resident Matching Program

03/10/2026

Want to help future applicants and programs learn from your transition to residency process? The N**P is administering our Applicant and Program Director Surveys until March 15.

The information provided in these surveys are a valuable resource for applicants and programs navigating the transition to residency each year. The N**P utilizes the findings to inform decisions to improve the transition to residency process, so this is your chance to provide valuable input!

📧Check your inbox for your survey invitation and contact research@nrmp.org with any questions!

03/09/2026

If you were a applicant who certified a Rank Order List (ROL), N**P wants to hear from you! Please check your email inbox for the N**P Applicant Survey invitation, live until March 15.

Your participation is important to provide valuable feedback about your experience during the Match process! Keep in mind that some email providers may filter out our campaign messages.

If you are unable to locate your invitation, we encourage you to contact research@nrmp.org for assistance.

03/09/2026

Are you a program director, institutional official, or medical school staff that has questions about Match policy or application service functionality during Match Week?

Make sure you register for the N**P Match Week and SOAP Listserv before it becomes active on March 16 at 9:00am ET: https://ow.ly/B0rh50YpITN

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With Match Week approaching, N**P® is once again hosting an online community to field questions and provide guidance related to the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP) and Match Week.

03/09/2026

It's a common question we hear from applicants this time of year:

What happens between Rank Order List Certification Deadline and Match Day?

Answer: https://ow.ly/tSoc50Yqqgh

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03/07/2026

N**P Applicant and Program Director Surveys are now live and will remain open until March 15. If you’re a participant in the 2026 Match, we want to hear from you!

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us better understand decisions made during the Match and the transition to residency.

📧Check your email inbox for the survey invitation and if you have any questions or did not receive the survey, contact us at research@nrmp.org

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03/06/2026

Applicant resources to prepare for !

SOAP webinar recording: https://ow.ly/ytog50YpFcz
Applicant SOAP Guide: https://ow.ly/wSRn50YpFcq
Videos and support guides: https://ow.ly/LUUr50YpFcx
Match Week and SOAP calendar: https://ow.ly/YaUC50YpFcr

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N**P partnered with ResidencyCAS and AAMC’s ERAS® program to record a Navigating Match Week and SOAP® for Applicants webinar. Learn about: The N**P, ERAS, and ResidencyCAS also partnered to create a…

03/05/2026

Congratulations to everyone who certified their rank order lists🎉

📧Before you log off for a well-deserved break, check your email inbox for your invitation to complete the N**P Applicant or Program Director Survey by March 15! The information gathered will help inform future Match participants' decision-making processes and improve the transition to residency.

If you didn't receive a survey but certified your ROL or you have questions, contact us at research@nrmp.org.

03/05/2026

Stay informed during ! The official N**P Match Week and Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) Listserv is now open for program directors, coordinators, institutional officials, and medical school staff.

📅Register before March 16 at 9:00am ET:

With Match Week approaching, N**P® is once again hosting an online community to field questions and provide guidance related to the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP) and Match Week.

03/04/2026

Final Reminder! Your rank order list for the 2026 Main Residency Match must be certified by 9 p.m. ET tonight, Wednesday, March 4.

Once your rank order list is CERTIFIED, there is nothing else for you to do.

Best wishes for a successful !

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03/03/2026

The Applicant and Program Director Surveys will go live this Thursday March 5! This is your opportunity to share thoughts about the transition to residency and help inform future applicants, residency programs and physicians.

If you are a participant in the 2026 Main Residency Match, check your email inbox for your survey invitation on March 5!

03/03/2026

The Rank Order List Certification Deadline for the 2026 Main Residency Match is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET. Your ROL must be certified at this time.

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03/02/2026

Reminder - the applicant late registration deadline is Wednesday, March 4, at 9 p.m. ET. There is not a separate registration to participate in SOAP.

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