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The NRMP has created new frequently asked questions around the interview policy and three-year medical education curriculum policy, click here to view the updated frequently asked questions. Q: What does it mean that a program must extend interview offers that equal, not exceed, the total number of available interview slots? A: During the recruitment phase,…

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…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Ranking Opens February 2 at 12 p.m. ET for the 2026 Main Residency Match® Explore NRMP’s support guides, videos, and resources about entering and certifying rank order lists for programs and applicants. Please remember: Assistance is available from the NRMP Support…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: NRMP® Update on the Congressional Inquiry The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has published a Letter to the Community from President and CEO Dr. Donna Lamb offering essential insight into the recent congressional inquiry surrounding the transition to residency and the…

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.…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: You Asked, We Listened: New Offerings from the NRMP® The NRMP is grateful for the continued engagement and thoughtful conversation we have received over the past few months! Based on your feedback, we are shaping multiple initiatives to enhance the transition…

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…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: NRMP® Biannual DIO Call is November 10 NRMP President and CEO, Dr. Donna Lamb, and staff will host the biannual NRMP-DIO Zoom call on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET. The discussion will include updates on the 2026 Main…

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…