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I’m ready to create my rank order list. Should I include all programs where I interviewed even if I’m not sure I want to train there?

The Match Participation Agreement you signed electronically when you registered for the Match states that a match between an applicant and a program creates a binding commitment to accept a position if a match results and to start training in good faith (i.e., with the intent to complete the program) on the date specified in the appointment…

Q&A for Pediatrics on the Voluntary Program Rank Order List Lock Pilot

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…

Q&A for Internal Medicine on the Voluntary Program Rank Order List Lock Pilot

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…

NRMP® Call for Public Comment – Consideration of Voluntary Locking Functionality for Program Rank Order Lists

The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is evaluating the utility of a proposed Rank Order List (ROL) Lock functionality for programs and requests your input.  The public comment period will be open through April 19, 2023, and may be accessed at: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7250540/Public-Comment-Survey-on-Program-Rank-Order-List-Lock-Functionality-2023. We appreciate you taking time to provide your perspective so that discussion about…

What is a Joint Advanced/Preliminary program?

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…

Can I certify a blank rank order list?

If your program has been activated in error and you did not intend to participate, the program should be withdrawn from the Match. If you did not have any suitable applicants to rank in the Match and would like to be listed on the List of Unfilled Programs, then your program does not need to…