The R3 system offers institutions and programs in the Main Residency Match the option to link an advanced PGY-2 program with a preliminary PGY-1 program to create a full course of training at the same institution for applicants interested in specialties that begin in the PGY-2 year. In “joining” an advanced (A) PGY-2 program to a…
In a Joint A/P arrangement, applicants can only rank the joint preliminary PGY-1 program on a supplemental rank order list if that list is attached to the joint advanced PGY-2 program on the primary rank order list. Only applicants who rank the advanced program can rank the joined preliminary program, and only applicants who match to…
If the program has a status of Withdrawn that means it is no longer participating in the Match. You may want to confirm the program code to ensure it is correct. You do not have to change your rank order list. The algorithm will simply skip over that rank as if it were not there.
Yes. Programs have the ability to search for and rank you using AAMC ID, first and last name, and medical school in addition to the NRMP ID. They should not have a problem finding and ranking you by these other search criteria. Programs will typically reach out to either you or the NRMP if they…
Rank Order Lists cannot exceed 300 ranks total. The Match registration fee includes the listing of up to 20 unique NRMP program codes on the primary rank order list (and in the Main Residency Match, up to 20 unique NRMP codes on all supplemental rank order lists combined). Additional ranks are $30 per rank for…
NRMP IDs are assigned when you register for a Match. Depending on the Match in which you are participating, applications may be sent to programs before the Match opens for registration. The NRMP ID is not a required field on the ERAS application. You can leave the field blank and submit your applications. Once registered…
Most residency programs participating in the Main Residency Match and many fellowships participating in the Specialties Matching Service use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®) offered by the Association of American Medical Colleges® (AAMC). ERAS is a separate organization and thus requires a separate registration by applicants. You must register for both the application service designated by…
Most programs will contact applicants by telephone or email and conduct brief telephone or video interviews. For applicants who may be local, in-person interviews may be offered.