Students must apply to programs independently of the Match. Programs receive applications and interview students independently of the Match. Application deadlines for programs vary; therefore, students should check with programs regarding their deadline dates.
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER, 2010
Each institution offering osteopathic OGME-1 internship and residency positions beginning in 2011 must provide to National Matching Services Inc. information on the program(s) being offered by the institution in the Match.
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Recommended date by which students should register for the Match.
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
By this date, a list of programs participating in the Match will be available on this web site.
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
By this date, instructions for submitting Rank Order Lists and obtaining Match results will be available to students and programs registered to participate in the Match.
JANUARY 28, 2011
Final date for submission of student and program Rank Order Lists. No Rank Order Lists or registrations for the Match can be accepted after this date.
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Results of the Match are released to all participants in the Match (students and institutions), as well as to the colleges of osteopathic medicine and OPTIs.
Institutions must complete an institutional contract for each matched student, and send it within 10 working days after receipt of the Match results to the student for signature. Each matched student must sign and return the contract to the institution within 30 days after receiving the contract from the institution.