October 2026 Illuminator Newsletter
Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2027 Main Residency Match® News and Reminders Medical Schools: Upload Rising…
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View All NewsNRMP and NBME Publish Report on Program Ranking Patterns
In collaboration with NBME, the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a new report, Characteristics of Applicants Included on Residency Program Rank Order Lists…
NRMP Issues Call for Nominations for Board of Directors
The NRMP Board of Directors is seeking nominations for directors whose terms of service would begin on July 1, 2027. Specific vacancies include: Deadline for…
New Webinar: 2027 Match Overview for Medical Schools
Chief of Match Operations Jeanette Calli and Director of Policy and Compliance Joy Gaabucayan recently hosted a webinar for medical school officials and administrators…
2027 Main Residency Match Welcome Newsletters
Applicant and medical school registration for the 2027 Main Residency Match® opens on September 15 at 12 p.m. ET. We created welcome newsletters for…
NRMP Publishes First-Ever Report on Program Signaling
The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a first-ever, evidence-based analysis of how residency program preference signaling is associated with key outcomes beyond…
NRMP Chief Operating Officer Laurie Curtin, PhD, and Senior Manager of Policy and Compliance David Dojcsak-Sparks, MBA, recently hosted a webinar designed to help program staff learn and understand important Match policy for the Specialties Matching Service (SMS) matches.
This presentation covers new policies in the 2024 SMS Match Participation Agreements, important refreshers on existing Match policy, and a brief overview of waivers, deferrals, and other case management activities.