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Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Interview policies added to the Match Participation Agreements Two-Phase Match proposal Codes of Conduct updated 2023 Main Residency Match opening NRMP Board Nominations Research Brief published NRMP Annual Report Upcoming deadlines New Interview Policies NEW! Interview Policies Incorporated into the Match…

The NRMP requires all Match participants to behave in an ethical and professionally responsible manner. Alleged breaches of Match policy are taken seriously and are subject to violation investigation. Applicants and programs can submit a claim of an alleged breach of Match Policy using the Alleged Violation Forms. Read the Violations Policy. Common Policy Breaches…

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…

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Last Updated: February 9, 2026 Our Commitment to Privacy The National Resident Matching Program® (“NRMP®”), a non-profit organization, collects, uses, and discloses Personal Information that you provide or that is generated or received in connection with NRMP’s matching services including our websites, applications, and technology platforms (collectively, the “Services”). “Personal Information” as used in this Privacy Statement refers to information that is related to an identified or…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a Letter to the Community from President and CEO Dr. Donna Lamb that offers essential insight of the recent congressional inquiry into the transition to residency and U.S. physician pipeline.   In her message, Dr. Lamb:   At a time of heightened scrutiny, understanding the impact that repealing the antitrust exemption could have for our nation’s young physicians has never been more important.…

The NRMP is grateful for the continued engagement and thoughtful feedback we have received over the past few months! Through conversations at our October Transition to Residency conference, recommendations offered during our Medical School/Student Leader Summit, and results and comments collected this summer through our satisfaction survey, we are shaping multiple initiatives to enhance and…

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…