Can I use the NRMP ID to find and rank applicants on my rank order list?

Yes. Program directors create rank order lists (ROLs) by entering applicants’ NRMP ID numbers directly on the ROL, utilizing the “Find and Add Applicant” search feature, or importing an electronic file. 

The NRMP ID is the only ID that every-Match participating applicant will have and is the preferred ID for ranking applicants. The “Find and Add Applicant” search is conducted by entering specific criteria (e.g., first name, last name, AAMC ID, medical school) to produce a list of applicants who meet those criteria. When searching in the R3 system for an applicant, be aware that applicants often have similar or identical names or may not have entered an application service ID. Consider using additional identifying information in your search, such as NRMP ID. View Search Current Match Applicants support guide.