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Should I rank preliminary programs on my primary rank order list?

If I match to an advanced program on my primary rank order list (ROL), but do not match to one of the linked preliminary programs on my supplemental list, will the algorithm keep going down my list to match me to both position types?

Do I need a supplemental rank order list?

Can I make changes to my rank order list (ROL) after I have certified it?

Should I rank all the programs at which I interviewed?

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How will I know if I have matched in the Main Residency Match?

I did not receive any interviews in the Main Residency Match. Do I need to enter a rank order list?

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Can I get a refund for any of my Match fees?

You can rank preliminary programs on your primary rank order list to guard against going completely unmatched but do so with the knowledge that you may match to a program with only one year of training. You don’t have to rank the preliminary programs on the primary rank order list unless that is your intention.

If you do rank preliminary programs on your list, you may want to rank them below categorical and/or advanced programs.