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August 06, 2021

What do I do if an applicant who has a binding commitment to my program does not show up for training?

August 05, 2021

How do I know if an applicant has a binding commitment to another NRMP Match-participating program?

August 05, 2021

A non Match-participating program at my institution offered a position to an applicant who has a concurrent year match to another program. Is my institution liable?

August 04, 2021

Can I offer a position to an applicant who has been released by the matched program? Can I release an applicant from my program?

August 04, 2021

I am the director of a PGY-1 only program. Can I ask about the advanced PGY-2 programs to which an applicant is applying so I can be sure the applicant ranks the correct PGY-1 track?

August 04, 2021

I understand programs cannot ask about the geographic locations of programs to which applicants have or may apply or rank. Can program directors inquire about geographic regions?

The Match Participation Agreement states that a match between an applicant and a program creates a binding commitment to offer and accept a position and to start training in good faith (i.e., with the intent to complete the program) on the date specified in the appointment contract.

For the Main Residency Match®, the same binding commitment is established in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® if a program offers a position by listing an applicant on its preference list and the applicant accepts that offer. A decision not to honor that commitment is a breach of the Agreement and should be reported to the NRMP. Please visit the Policies page on the NRMP website for more information.

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What do I do if an applicant who has a binding commitment to my program does not show up for training?

How do I know if an applicant has a binding commitment to another NRMP Match-participating program?

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

What are the types of program positions in the Main Residency Match?

How does the matching algorithm work?

A non Match-participating program at my institution offered a position to an applicant who has a concurrent year match to another program. Is my institution liable?

Can I offer a position to an applicant who has been released by the matched program? Can I release an applicant from my program?

I am the director of a PGY-1 only program. Can I ask about the advanced PGY-2 programs to which an applicant is applying so I can be sure the applicant ranks the correct PGY-1 track?

I understand programs cannot ask about the geographic locations of programs to which applicants have or may apply or rank. Can program directors inquire about geographic regions?