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No. The restriction on questions about applicants’ interviewing behaviors includes geographic region; however, programs can ask applicants why they are interested in the city or state where that program is located.

Yes. Restricting a program’s ability to ask applicants about the names, specialties, geographical locations, or other identifying information about programs to which applicants have or may apply is not intended to limit mentoring relationships. Residency and fellowship program directors are encouraged to help applicants and residents who seek guidance about their training plans.

Limiting questions about other programs protects and respects an applicant’s right to privacy and minimizes undue or unwarranted pressure. In addition, programs are encouraged to submit rank order lists that are based on applicants’ credentials and goodness of fit for the program rather than the likelihood of the applicant ranking the program. Programs still can…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to announce the Charting Outcomes™: Applicant Survey Results, Main Residency Match® has been updated to include data from the 2025 survey. This interactive report features dynamic visualizations and offers critical insights into the factors applicants consider when ranking residency programs. Accompanying the report is an Introduction and Summary…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Welcome to the New Board Members The NRMP® is proud to announce five new members have joined its Board of Directors! Please welcome: Learn more about the newly appointed board members. We also celebrate a historic milestone as Natasha N. Bray,…

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is welcoming five new members to its Board of Directors on July 1, 2025. It will also celebrate a historic milestone when Natasha N. Bray, DO, MSEd becomes Chair of the Board, the first osteopathic physician to serve in this leadership role. “It is a tremendous honor to become…

*UPDATE* (06/24/25) On Wednesday, June 18, the NRMP learned from Intealth that the U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa applications and that J-1 physicians have been prioritized for visa interview scheduling. The NRMP is asking programs to consider a delayed start or a one-year deferral of the match commitment in…

*UPDATE* (06/24/25) On Wednesday, June 18, the NRMP learned from Intealth that the U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa applications and that J-1 physicians have been prioritized for visa interview scheduling. The NRMP is asking programs to consider a delayed start or a one-year deferral of the match commitment in…

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: Residency Match Outcome and Demographic Reports are Published The NRMP has published Results and Data: 2025 Main Residency Match, a comprehensive report on position fill rates, placement rates, and Match outcomes for applicants seeking and programs offering clinical residency training in…