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Under the NRMP All In Policy, any program registering for the Main Residency Match® must register and attempt to fill all positions through the Match or another national matching plan. The Policy applies to those positions a program wishes to fill, which may be fewer than the number of positions for which the program is accredited.…
The transition to residency is an exciting yet challenging time. While many applicants are tackling the demands of medical school, all are reflecting on the next chapter in their professional journey, one that includes the application, selection, and match to a residency program that will, for most, chart the course of their professional lives. At…
Learn the basics of NRMP’s waiver and deferral policy in this quick-reference handout for applicants and programs. This handout provides an overview of the binding commitment, common reasons for requests, and key reminders about what applicants and programs can and cannot do while a request is pending.
The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has convened a national Blue Ribbon Panel to explore opportunities to strengthen the future of family medicine. Blue Ribbon Panels bring subject matter experts together to collectively investigate and identify solutions to critical industry needs. On April 1, an invited panel of leaders in family medicine met with NRMP…
In light of the report recently filed by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, NRMP is republishing Dr. Lamb’s Letter to Community to ensure clarity and understanding about the matching program antitrust exemption. Original publication date: December 8, 2025 The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a Letter to…
The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) today announced the results of the 2026 Main Residency Match®, the largest in the organization’s history, with over 53,000 applicants registered and more than 44,000 residency positions offered in over 6,800 program tracks across the United States. The 2026 Main Residency Match demonstrated continued strength in residency placement, with…
With Match Week approaching, NRMP® is once again hosting an online community to field questions and provide guidance related to the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP) and Match Week. To ensure the discussion group operates smoothly: How to Join: To register for the discussion group, complete the following steps: Note. If you do not…
Specialties Matching Service® reaches all-time high with more than 12,900 fellowship positions filled. The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released the Results and Data Specialties Matching Service®, 2026 Appointment Year report. Size and scale of the Specialties Matching Service (SMS®) Matching program for the 2026 appointment year marks the largest in its 42-year history with 15,846…