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NRMP Presentations Explores Key Factors in the Ranking and Match Process

The NRMP is committed to sharing valuable insights with the GME community. Below, you’ll find recordings of two research presentations exploring key factors in…

April 02, 2025

Institutions Programs Registration

Program and Institution Registration Opens May 1 for the 2026 Main Residency Match

After a very successful 2025 Main Residency Match®, the NRMP is looking towards the registration opening for the 2026 Main Residency Match. Historically, registration for…

April 01, 2025

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2026 Voluntary Program Rank Order List Lock Pilot Webinar

In partnership with the Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Vascular Surgery specialties, the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) invites you to register for the Voluntary…

April 01, 2025

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NRMP® Highlights Holistic Review and Program Director Perceptions in Residency Selection

NEW! Research Brief: The National Resident Matching Program 2024 Program Director Survey: Assessing Program Director Holistic Review Perceptions and Practices The National Resident Matching…

April 01, 2025

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April 2025 Illuminator

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: NRMP Celebrates Match Day for the 2025 Main Residency Match…

March 24, 2025

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UPDATE: NRMP® Statement on Match Policy and Resident Security and Background Clearance Protocols for Veterans Affairs

*UPDATE March 24, 2025* The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is updating this post with new resources provided by the Office of Academic Affiliations at…

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March 28, 2025

If for any reason a matched applicant or program cannot or will not honor the binding commitment, a waiver or deferral must be requested from the NRMP. Review the Requesting a Waiver page and the Waiver Policy for more information. Requests must be submitted on the appropriate Applicant or Program Wavier/Deferral form.

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