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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…

You can rank preliminary programs on your primary rank order list to guard against going completely unmatched but do so with the knowledge that you may Match to a program with only one year of training. You don’t have to rank the preliminary programs on the primary rank order list unless that is your intention.…

No. If the algorithm has matched you to an advanced position on your primary ROL and is not able to match you to a preliminary position on your linked supplemental ROL, it will not keep going down your list. In that case, you are committed to the advanced position and must seek a qualifying first-year…

The NRMP’s Registration, Ranking, and Results (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)…

Guide to Creating Joint Advanced/Preliminary Tracks

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 is pleased to announce the Match Week and SOAP® Listserv for the 2025 Main Residency Match.  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 receive the email with the embedded confirmation link, be sure to check…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2025 Main Residency Match Deadlines Program and Institution Deadlines January 31 at 11:59 pm ET is an important deadline for programs in the 2025 Main Residency Match:  Quota Change and Withdrawal Deadline: Programs must log into the NRMP’s R3 system and…