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*UPDATE* (06/24/25) On Wednesday, June 18, the NRMP learned from Intealth that the U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa applications and that J-1 physicians have been prioritized for visa interview scheduling. The NRMP is asking programs to consider a delayed start or a one-year deferral of the match commitment in…

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

Dear International Medical School Student/Graduate, The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to welcome you to the 2026 Main Residency Match®! Registration opened at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, September 15. There are two distinct processes for securing residency training: Below is information on getting started and links to important resources. Good luck in the…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) proudly announces the results of the 2025 Main Residency Match® (“the Match”), the largest in its 73-year history. A total of 52,498 applicants registered for the Match, an increase of 2,085 (4.1 percent) over last year, and 47,208 of those applicants submitted a certified a rank order list (“active…

The NRMP has been made aware of a statement, purportedly released by the NRMP, regarding “integrity screening” and the use of AI-generated content in residency applications that has been circulated on social media. This statement is fake and was not issued by the NRMP. The NRMP has not taken any stance on the use of…

The NRMP Board of Directors is seeking nominations for directors whose terms of service would begin on July 1, 2025.  Specific vacancies include: Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 1, 2024.  Packets MUST be complete at the time of submission and include: Please submit completed packets, in the order outlined above and in PDF format,…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has published its annual Main Residency Match Results and Data report for Main Residency Match participants, stakeholders, educators, and policymakers focused on graduate medical education. The comprehensive data report documents training outcomes by specialty and applicant type and highlights trends in applicant match rates and applicant preferred specialty.  The…

The NRMP is publishing this position statement in response to recent actions taken by the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), as well as inquiries from applicants potentially impacted. On January 31, 2024, the USMLE issued a statement reporting detection of a pattern of anomalous exam…

New whitepaper explores the applicant Match Rate vs. Placement Rates. The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) announced today new reporting for the overall placement rate of participants in the Main Residency Match and the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP). The NRMP has released a whitepaper, Applicant Placement Rate in the Main Residency Match and…