Institutional Officials and Program Directors
Frequently Asked Questions

What will I need to use the NRMP Match Site?

What are the system requirements to access the R3 System?

Why does NRMP want my e-mail address?

Can I make changes or additions to my Rank Order List?

How late can I add a new program or change my program's quota?

How often are the applicant and program lists in the R3 updated?

Will I be able to print my ROL after or before submission?

How does NRMP know when I've finished my Rank Order List?

Will I get a confirmation that NRMP received my certified Rank Order List?

Will hospitals be allowed to make quota changes, adds, withdrawals, etc., via the Web?

What will I need to use the NRMP Match Site?

If you can surf the Web and print from your browser, you should be able to use NRMP's interactive web site. Users need to have Internet Explorer 4.5 or higher, Netscape 4.5 or higher, or a browser from another source compatible with one of these browsers. The NRMP Registration, Ranking, and Results (R3) System and the release of Match Week results use such features as Java Script, Java applets and cookies that must remain enabled for the systems to work. No other special software is necessary.

What are the system requirements to access the R3 System?

System Requirements:

• Access to computer that is able to connect to the World Wide Web
• Modem 28.8 bps or faster (or network connection)
• 16 MB of RAM (or the requirements of Netscape of Microsoft for the browsers you use))
• An e-mail address is required.

Browser Requirements:

Netscape version 4.7 (or greater) or Internet Explorer version 4.5 (or greater).

Users with browsers below Netscape version 4.7 or Internet Exploer version 4.5 may experience problems accessing the NRMP website. NRMP recommends these users upgrade their browsers to the latest version of Netscape or Internet Explorer.

Netscape 6.0 is not yet supported. Users with this browser may experience problems when accessing the NRMP R3 System.

Using a Netscape browser on a Mac computer may cause access problems. If this occurs, please switch to an Internet Explorer browser.

Click on one of the links below to download free browser upgrades.

Netscape or Internet Explorer

JavaScript:

• You must have JavaScript enabled.

Important usage information for using R3:

• Please do not use your browsers Back and Forward buttons. Use the navigational buttons made available to you on the web page.
  
  
• It is recommended that you close the web browser after you have logged out of R3. R3 will "time out" after a short period of time, but if you work in R3 in a public location, someone else may be able to use the Back button to view pages you have worked on. They will not be able to do any work in R3, as soon as they click any button, there will be a Security Violation error message. However, they may be able to view parts of your work. This is a feature of browsers that we can not control. Closing your browser when you are done will combat this.

Why does NRMP want my e-mail address?

E-mail is the primary mode of communication used by NRMP, so change your e-mail address as often as necessary to keep an updated working email address on your personal profile.

To change it, simply log back into the R3 System with your AAMC ID and password, go to Update My Profile, enter the updated e-mail address, and click Submit.

Can I make changes or additions to my Rank Order List?

The Rank Order List can be entered in one or more sessions. It can be modified or re-ordered any number of times up until 11:59 PM on the deadline day for Rank Order List entry. Applicants in the middle of a session at 11:59PM will not be able to complete their session and will be forced off the server. Participants are encouraged to complete and certify their lists before this time to give yourself time to reflect on your choices. Participants are advised not to wait until the last minute to enter their Rank Order Lists so as to avoid any problems at the deadline.

If you make a change to your Rank Order List by moving or deleting a program, the change is saved and the previous rankings are deleted, and your old Rank Order List is NOT certified if previously certified. You must then certify your ROL again for it to be used in the match.

How late can I add a new program or change my program's quota?

You can add a program and change program quotas up until the January 31st. Of course, final numbers can be changed in cases of extreme emergency, i.e., loss of funding, loss of accreditation, closing of institution and for programs jointly enrolled in the AOA and NRMP Matches. In such cases, programs can request in writing an exception to the quota change deadline.

How often are the applicant and program lists updated?

Applicant and program information will be updated in real time so users will always have current information.

Will I be able to print my ROL after or before submission?

Yes, applicants and programs can print a copy of their Rank Order List at any step during the process by using your Web browser print button.

How does NRMP know when I've finished my Rank Order List?

When you have entered all of your ranks, you must certify your Rank Order List (ROL), you click on the button that says [Certify]. You will then be asked to certify your Rank Order List, which is done by re-entering your password. If you make changes to your Rank Order List, you must re-certify your Rank Order List once more. A CERTIFIED ROL is the indication that you have finished your rank order list.

Will I get a confirmation that NRMP received my certified Rank Order List?

Yes. When you certify your Rank Order List, NRMP will send you an e-mail confirmation..

Will hospitals be allowed to make quota changes, adds, withdrawals, etc., via the Web?

Program changes will be made on the Web by Program Directors and then must be approved on the Approve Changes screen by the Institutional Official. Program quotas cannot be changed after the quota change deadline.

For further information contact the NRMP at 202-828-0676.

Updated 05/25/2007