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There are five different position types in the Main Residency Match: Categorical, "C"; Primary, "M"; Preliminary, "P"; Advanced, "A"; and Reserved, "R".

The NRMP solicits information from the applicant, program, and/or any other individuals with knowledge of the situation. A Preliminary Report documenting the nature of the allegation is prepared. If the results of the investigation indicate that a violation has not occurred, the case is closed. If the results of the investigation indicate a violation likely…

NRMP administers the Main Residency Match® for residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), but some ACGME-accredited core specialties participate in national matching programs that conclude before the NRMP Main Residency Match. This information is for applicants who register for the Main Residency Match and another “early” national matching program. Applicants who…

Participating in an NRMP Match as a couple allows two applicants to link their rank order lists, usually for purposes of obtaining positions in the same geographic location. When applicants participate in a Match as a couple, their rank order lists form pairs of program choices that are considered by the matching algorithm. A couple…

For the past eighteen months the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has been working closely with other national medical education organizations to examine the current state of the transition to residency. Conversations have focused on mitigating burdens for both applicants and programs in the selection and recruitment process and addressing uncertainty in the future of the…

Key terms and definitions to help you navigate the Match.