Communications

Interactive and web-based communications from the NRMP are designed to increase constituents' awareness of NRMP policies and procedures. Links to recent webinars and webcasts are posted below, along with links to questions and answers that can be downloaded to your computer.

Webinar: October 2009

NRMP Policy: Waiver Reviews and Applicant Eligibility for Appointment (PDF, 4 pages) On October 21 and 22, 2009, the NRMP hosted web conferences about the waiver review process and applicant eligibility for appointment. Listen to and view a copy of the webinar. (PDF)

During the conferences, attendees submitted questions about waivers, violation investigations, and the Applicant Match History. Read a copy of the questions and the NRMP's responses. (PDF)

Webcast: January 2010

The NRMP is pleased to announce the availability of four webcasts that highlight important aspects of the 2010 Main Residency Match, including how to create a rank order list, how couples participate in the Match, how the matching algorithm works, and important NRMP policy. Step-by-step guidelines, interactive graphics, and illustrative examples are included in each webcast to help you better understand the matching process. No webcast is longer than 20 minutes.

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Creating a Rank Order List (PDF)

Couples in the Match (PDF)

How the Algorithm Works (PDF)

NRMP Policy (PDF)

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