Independent Applicants

Applicants who are not seniors in a U.S. LCME-accredited allopathic medical school may participate in the NRMP Main Residency Match as independent applicants if they meet certain criteria.

Six types of independent applicants may participate in the NRMP Main Residency Match:

Previous graduate of a U.S. medical school (someone who graduated earlier than July 1st in the year before the match)

Student/graduate of a U.S. osteopathic medical school

Student/graduate of a Canadian medical school

Student/graduate of a Fifth Pathway program

U.S. citizen student/graduate of an international medical school

Non-U.S. citizen (including permanent residents) student/graduate of an international medical school.

Please select the correct category of applicant when you register for the Main Residency Match.

Updated 02/01/2012