Beginning in June, students can download the Agreement form for participation in the AOA Intern/Resident Registration Program (the "Match") from this web site. Alternatively, Agreement forms can be mailed to students on request. To register for the Match, each student must return a signed Agreement to National Matching Services Inc. accompanied by the appropriate registration fee.
JULY, 2008 - JANUARY, 2009
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, 2008
Each institution offering osteopathic OGME-1 internship and residency positions beginning in 2009 must provide to National Matching Services Inc. information on the program(s) being offered by the institution in the Match.
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Recommended date by which students should return their Agreements and registration fees to National Matching Services Inc.
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
By this date, a Listing of Programs participating in the Match will be available on this web site.
NOVEMBER 26, 2008
By this date, instructions for submitting Rank Order Lists and obtaining Match results will be provided to registered students and programs.
JANUARY 23, 2009
Final date for submission of student and program Rank Order Lists. No Rank Order Lists or Agreements can be accepted after this date.
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
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.