The Match, to explain in a short paragraph the way it works is a computerized way of matching residents to hospital programs in the US and usually occurs around late February although schedules may change. For information about the policies of NRMP and to contact NRMP or request enrollment materials use the adress below: Some specialties also have their own matching program (SFmatch) 2450 N Street NW Suite 201 Washington DC 20037-1141 Tel# 202-828-0566 After finding out if you are eligible to participate in the matching program contact them at the above adress to ask for an "Independent Applicants Handbook". To enroll you submit a completed Independent Applicant Agreement and $80 to NRMP. It is also good to be informed about what programs to apply to and the general trend of the match and the NRMP offers a slew of publications for your information like a list of "unfilled programs" and the NRMP match data that reflects trends over several years. Now with the move toward the internet you will also have to apply to ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Services) since most specialties do not accept the paper applications anymore. Also unlike before you enter your rank order list through the internet by means of WEBROLIC |
The Match, to explain in a short paragraph the way it works is a computerized way of matching residents to hospital programs in the US and usually occurs around late February although schedules may change. For information about the policies of NRMP and to contact NRMP or request enrollment materials use the adress below: Some specialties also have their own matching program (SFmatch) 2450 N Street NW Suite 201 Washington DC 20037-1141 Tel# 202-828-0566 After finding out if you are eligible to participate in the matching program contact them at the above adress to ask for an "Independent Applicants Handbook". To enroll you submit a completed Independent Applicant Agreement and $80 to NRMP. It is also good to be informed about what programs to apply to and the general trend of the match and the NRMP offers a slew of publications for your information like a list of "unfilled programs" and the NRMP match data that reflects trends over several years. Now with the move toward the internet you will also have to apply to ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Services) since most specialties do not accept the paper applications anymore. Also unlike before you enter your rank order list through the internet by means of WEBROLIC |
BOOKS TO READ FOR THE MATCH: Student to Student Guide by Williams & Wilkins Medical Student's Guide to Succesful Residency Matching by Miller and Donovitz Getting Into Residency by Kenneth Iserson First Aid for theMatch by Tao Le et al. |
MATCH WEBSITES |
MATCH TIPS: 1. Rank as many programs as you can the more programs you rank (and which ranked you in return) the better your chances. 2. Rank programs on the basis of desirability and not probability of acceptance. The match defaults to the Applicant and not the hospital. 3. Don't panick if you don't match there is still a chance through the The Scramble.. |
THE MATCH |
INTRICACIES OF THE MATCH |
