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In early summer 2025, the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) developed and administered a satisfaction survey of Match tools, services, and communications to participants in the NRMP Matching Programs. There were three primary goals of the survey:   This executive summary provides a high-level overview of survey results and identifies areas of opportunity for NRMP to…

Each year, thousands of applicants, programs, and medical schools participate in the Main Residency Match®. The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair process for all participants.  To help uphold these shared standards, the NRMP has released a new resource, Policy Tips and Reminders, to help applicants, programs, and…

As a member of the Coalition for Physician Accountability (COPA), NRMP has joined COPA in support of J-1 visa holders and existing duration of status protocols.  NRMP remains committed to working through and giving voice to critical issues affecting applicants, training programs, and match placements into communities across the country.

Neurosurgical Oncology is the neurosurgical subspecialty focused on the medical and surgical management of tumors affecting the brain, skull, spinal cord, spine, and peripheral nerves. It encompasses expertise in specialized brain and spine oncology procedures, stereotactic radiosurgery, advanced diagnostic techniques, and the integration of both surgical and non-surgical therapies into comprehensive patient care. Additional information…

The NRMP Conference convenes undergraduate and graduate medical education professionals to discuss strategies and innovations in the transition to residency. The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is hosting its annual Transition to Residency: Conversations Across the Medical Education Continuumconference in Washington, DC, on October 11-12, 2025. This two-day event will bring together physician trainees, program…

The NRMP has created welcome newsletters for participants in the 2026 Main Residency Match: The newsletters cover processes and policies about the Main Residency Match including an overview of the Match calendar, eligibility requirements, NRMP’s program directory, policy reminders, data reports, fees, and support resources. Press Contact media@nrmp.org

The NRMP released a webinar designed to assist residency applicants navigate the 2026 Main Residency Match. The webinar provides an overview of Match processes and policies including an overview of the Match schedule, applicant eligibility, multiple application services, NRMP’s program directory, policy information, and support resources to help applicants through the Match process. Introduction to…

The NRMP Board of Directors is seeking nominations for directors whose terms of service would begin on July 1, 2026. Specific vacancies include: Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 31, 2025.  Packets MUST be complete at the time of submission and be submitted in the following order as a PDF: Please submit completed packets to admin@nrmp.org.…

Education An Interview with Dr. Natasha Bray (2022) Research Virtual Experience and Holistic Review in the Transition to Residency: An Examination of the 2021 and 2022 Main Residency Matches (2022) Unmatched U.S. Allopathic Seniors in the 2015 Main Residency Match: A Study of Applicant Behavior, Interview Selection, and Match Outcome (2017) Understanding the Interview and…