National Resident Matching Program

10/10/2026

On , we encourage learners to make their well-being a priority. The transition from medical school to residency can be exciting, challenging, and stressful. Taking care of your mental health is essential at every stage of the journey.

10/09/2026

applicants, this one is for you! 🦻Hear former applicants reflect on their experiences and share perspectives from their journeys through the Match. Watch more videos like this on our YouTube channel: 🔗 https://ow.ly/1MYh50ZU3si
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10/08/2026

Are you applying in the 2027 Main Residency Match? Review the applicant calendar for important dates and deadlines.
Select the “Policies” and “Help” links included with calendar milestones to find related FAQs and resources: 🔗https://ow.ly/nspT50ZU3a8
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10/07/2026

Today is the Rank Order List Certification Deadline for the Colon & Re**al Surgery, Forensic Psychiatry, Medical Genetics, and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship Matches!

Rank order lists must be certified by 9 pm ET tonight. Good luck to all participating applicants!

Learn how to certify your rank order list: 🔗https://ow.ly/LEzY50ZTZ0n
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10/06/2026

reminder for applicants! Use the N**P’s program directory to explore over 6,000 PGY-1 and PGY-2 program tracks participating in the 2027 Main Residency Match! 🔗https://ow.ly/sroL50ZTYO3 **P

10/02/2026

Interview season can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. In this video, applicants and program directors share their best interview advice, along with insights they wish they had known before going through the process themselves.

🔗Watch more videos like this on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/iOm150ZTYys

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10/01/2026

Medical schools can now upload lists of rising seniors in the N**P’s R3 system to monitor their Match participation. School officials and administrators can find step-by-step instructions here: 🔗https://ow.ly/AoLr50ZTBKr

10/01/2026

The October issue of the Illuminator is here! Catch up on news, **PConference updates, new research reports and more:🔗https://ow.ly/5ugF50ZTAJH

09/30/2026

Ranking is now open for the Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match! Applicants, find a helpful support guide for entering and certifying your ROL at: https://ow.ly/SsEc50ZJA7p.

Best wishes for a successful Match!

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The process of ranking your programs.

09/29/2026

Medical schools have an important role in the Main Residency Match. https://ow.ly/iBZ250ZJA5l

- Identify and verify the students who are eligible for Match participation
- Track student registration for the Match
- Remind their students to certify ROLs on time

Medical schools play an important role in the transition to residency. This information will help you navigate the process.