Policies & Compliance
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The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) maintains Match policies for applicants, programs, medical schools, and institutions. Match policies are designed to ensure a fair and transparent matching process by outlining the rights and responsibilities of Match participants and the guidelines for participation they must follow.
Submit a Waiver/Deferral Form
Are you an applicant or program looking to request a waiver? Review the Requesting a Waiver page for more information and submit a request using the Waiver/Deferral Forms.
Report an Alleged Violation
Are you an applicant or program wanting to report an alleged violation? View the Reporting and Investigation of Violations page for more information and submit a claim using the Alleged Violation Report Forms.
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Policy Tips and Reminders for Match Participants
Stay Informed. Stay Compliant. Support a Fair Match! Each year, thousands of applicants, programs, and medical schools participate in the Main Residency Match®. The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair process for all participants. To help participants understand and meet their obligations under the Match Participation Agreement, NRMP…
Policy Highlights – Applicants
Applicants are responsible for the entire Match Participation Agreement, but the bullets below highlight key parts of the Agreement (and where to find them in the Agreement) that can make it easier to navigate the Match and Match policies.
Policy Highlights – Institutions
Institutional officials are responsible for the entire Match Participation Agreement, but the bullets below highlight key parts of the Agreement (and where to find them in the Agreement) that can make it easier to navigate the Match and Match policies.
Policy Highlights – Medical Schools
School officials are responsible for the entire Match Participation Agreement, but the bullets below highlight key parts of the Agreement (and where to find them in the Agreement) that can make it easier to navigate the Match and Match policies.
Policy Highlights – Programs
Program directors are responsible for the entire Match Participation Agreement, but the bullets below highlight key parts of the Agreement (and where to find them in the Agreement) that can make it easier to navigate the Match and Match policies.
NRMP 2024 Policy Updates Webinar for SMS Fellowship Programs
NRMP Chief Operating Officer Laurie Curtin, PhD, and Senior Manager of Policy and Compliance David Dojcsak-Sparks, MBA, recently hosted a webinar designed to help program staff learn and understand important Match policy for the Specialties Matching Service (SMS) matches. This presentation covers new policies in the 2024 SMS Match Participation Agreements, important refreshers on existing…
NRMP® Hosts Policy Webinar for SMS Fellowship Programs
NRMP® Chief Operating Officer Laurie Curtin, PhD, and Director of Policy and Compliance Josephine Gaabucayan recently hosted a webinar designed to help program staff learn about Match policies for the Specialties Matching Service® (SMS®) Fellowship Matches. The presentation covers new policies outlined in the SMS Match Participation Agreements, a refresher on existing Match policy, and a…