October 2026 Illuminator Newsletter
Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2027 Main Residency Match® News and Reminders Medical Schools: Upload Rising…
Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2027 Main Residency Match® News and Reminders Medical Schools: Upload Rising…
In collaboration with NBME, the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a new report, Characteristics of Applicants Included on Residency Program Rank Order Lists…
The NRMP Board of Directors is seeking nominations for directors whose terms of service would begin on July 1, 2027. Specific vacancies include: Deadline for…
Chief of Match Operations Jeanette Calli and Director of Policy and Compliance Joy Gaabucayan recently hosted a webinar for medical school officials and administrators…
Applicant and medical school registration for the 2027 Main Residency Match® opens on September 15 at 12 p.m. ET. We created welcome newsletters for…
The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a first-ever, evidence-based analysis of how residency program preference signaling is associated with key outcomes beyond…
The NRMP Board of Directors is seeking nominations for directors whose terms of service would begin on July 1, 2027. Specific vacancies include:
Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 30, 2026. Packets MUST be complete at the time of submission and be submitted in the following order as a PDF:
Please submit completed packets to admin@nrmp.org. Incomplete packets will not be advanced for consideration.
Screening Interviews. As part of the deliberation process, select candidates will be invited to interview with members of the NRMP Board of Directors. Interviews will take place virtually on the afternoons of December 10 and December 11. Those interested in applying for an open position on the NRMP Board of Directors must ensure availability on those dates if selected for an interview.
The Board of Directors meets three times a year, usually in January, May, and October. Additional day-long meetings and conference calls are required for Board committee work.
Click on the links below to read about the qualifications for nominees and to download the appropriate application. We look forward to hearing from you!
NRMP Board Member Qualifications