The "Match" refers to the process by which the students and the program directors rank lists that are overlapped, resulting in the selection of students for residency positions.  Most students and other applicants secure positions through a "matching program."

The following organizations coordinate residency matches:

National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
You will need to register with the NRMP for the main match by using your AAMC ID and password by visiting their Web site at http://www.nrmp.org. Registration is and Applicant Use guide will be available on August 15. The deadline for registering for the NRMP is December 1, 2006. You may register after this deadline by paying an additional $50. Students can register and withdraw from the NRMP up until February 23, 2007.

What you need to do:

• Register
• Pay applicable fees
• Enter rank list

What Student Programs and Professional Development will do for you:

• Validate status
• Notify you of match results on Match Day
• If you do not match: In conjunction with your advisors, we will work with you to find a position in an unfilled program

San Francisco Matching Program (SFMatch)
http://www.sfmatch.org 
Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology

 What you need to do: 

• Register
• Pay applicable fees
• Enter rank list

What Student Programs and Professional Development will do for you:

• Notify you of match results on specialty specific days in January

American Urological Association (AUA)
http://auanet.org

What you need to do: 

What Student Programs and Professional Development will do for you:

• Notify you of match results on the Urology match day in late January

Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)
http://www.carms.ca/jsp/main.jsp

Please check the CaRMS Web site for matching information

Military (Air Force, Army, Navy)

Please check service for matching information. Students who match into military programs must notify Student Programs and Professional Development immediately of the program name, specialty, location, and military service branch of their match.  In addition, these students must fill out a formal withdrawal from the NRMP before February 27, 2008.
NOTE: Students seeking positions in the Early Match Specialties may be required to select a first year position in the NRMP.