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Applicants, schools, and Match-participating residency training programs may not enter into verbal or written agreements with students for positions outside of the Match. “Direct progression” implies that the school and program guarantee placement, which is a Match violation. Phrases like “directed pathway,” “positioned to match,” or “highly ranked” may be considered when communicating with students.…

In Section 6.2 of the Match Participation Agreement for Programs, the NRMP has stipulated a “reasonable” timeframe when notifying applicants of any cancellations or rescheduling interviews, regardless of whether the program is conducting virtual or in-person interviews. The NRMP suggests that programs provide one-to-two weeks’ notice recognizing that applicants often book travel arrangements several weeks…

All applicants must be provided no less than 48 hours to accept or reject an interview invitation, see Section 6.2 of the Match Participation Agreement for Programs. Requiring applicants to respond within 24 hours violates Match policy and may result in a violations investigation. The goal of the policy, which aligns with the policy of…

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.

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Decision of the NRMP Board of Directors regarding the proposal for a Two-Phase Match NRMP Transition to Residency conference NRMP in the community Applicant Match History Fall DIO Meeting Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Fellowship Match reminders Upcoming deadlines Decision of the…

On August 2, 2022, the NRMP published a proposal for a Two-Phase Match to replace the current Match® and Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) processes, known as Match Week, and issued a call for public comment to evaluate the feasibility of that proposal. Following the call for public comment, the NRMP invited testimony from…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Reminder to upload rising seniors in the R3 system NRMP Board nominations Introduction to the Main Residency Match webinar recording Match Participation Agreements updated Fall DIO meeting scheduled Upcoming deadlines NRMP Transition to Residency Conference The NRMP is pleased to announce…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Interview policies added to the Match Participation Agreements Two-Phase Match proposal Codes of Conduct updated 2023 Main Residency Match opening NRMP Board Nominations Research Brief published NRMP Annual Report Upcoming deadlines New Interview Policies NEW! Interview Policies Incorporated into the Match…

The NRMP Board of Directors is evaluating the feasibility of a proposed Two-Phase Main Residency Match, to replace the current Match® and Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) processes and requests your input. The public comment period will be open through Friday, September 2, 2022, and may be accessed: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6961115/2022-Two-Phase-Match-Survey. Why consider a change to…