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During the recruitment phase, programs are expected to offer only the total number of interview slots they have available and not exceed that number by overbooking applicants. If applicants reject or cancel an interview, programs can offer those interview slots to other applicants. If you have any more questions, please reach out to policy@nrmp.org.

NRMP’s Chief of Staff, Olivia Orndorff, and representatives from Pediatrics recently hosted a Q&A on the Voluntary Program Rank Order List (ROL) Lock pilot. This recording features a Q&A session on the Voluntary Program ROL Lock pilot, an initiative launching in the 2026 Main Residency Match® for programs in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Vascular Surgery…

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…

Dear U.S. Senior, 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 Match!  Match…

Dear Medical School Officials and Administrators, The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to welcome you to the 2026 Main Residency Match®! Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, September 15. Below is information on getting started as well as links to important resources.  The NRMP is looking forward to a great Match! Match Calendars and…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2026 Main Residency Match® Registration for Medical Schools and Applicants Opens on September 15 The 2026 Main Residency Match registration for medical schools and applicants will begin on Monday, September 15, at 12 p.m. ET. Once registration begins, medical school officials…

NRMP’s Chief of Staff, Olivia Orndorff, and representatives from Internal Medicine recently hosted a Q&A on the Voluntary Program Rank Order List (ROL) Lock pilot. This recording features a Q&A session on the Voluntary Program ROL Lock pilot, an initiative launching in the 2026 Main Residency Match® for programs in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Vascular…

Green card holders/U.S. permanent residents are not considered U.S. citizens so you would be considered a Non-U.S. Citizen Student/Graduate of an International Medical School (Non-U.S. IMG) when registering for the Match with the NRMP.  During NRMP registration, applicants will be asked a series of demographic questions to assist with research advancing the NRMP’s mission to…