Schedule of Dates
For the Match to function successfully, all participants must adhere to the complete Schedule of Dates below:
JULY, 2008
- Residency Agreements for participation in the Match are sent to program directors, who must return their Agreements to National Matching Services Inc.
JULY, 2008 - JANUARY, 2009
- Applicant Agreements for participation in the Match can be downloaded from this web site. Alternatively, Applicant Agreements can be mailed to applicants on request. To register for the Match, applicants must return their Agreements to National Matching Services Inc., accompanied by the appropriate fee.
Applicants must apply to programs independently of the Match. Application deadlines for programs vary; therefore, applicants should check with programs regarding their deadline dates.NOVEMBER 1, 2008
- By this date, a Listing of Participating Programs will be available for access by applicants and programs on this web site.
DECEMBER 19, 2008
- Final date for receipt at National Matching Services Inc. of letters of agreement and fees for the early commitment of PGY2 positions to current PGY1 residents.
JANUARY 9, 2009
- Recommended date by which applicants should return their Agreements to National Matching Services Inc. to register for the Match.
FEBRUARY 6, 2009
- By this date instructions for submitting Rank Order Lists and obtaining Match results will be provided to applicants and program directors registered to participate in the Match.
MARCH 6, 2009
- Final date for submission of applicant and program Rank Order Lists. No Rank Order Lists or Agreements can be accepted after this date.
MARCH 18, 2009
- Results of the Match are released to applicants and program directors. No action to fill positions remaining unfilled is to be taken prior to 12 noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time on this date.
MARCH 18, 2009-APRIL 17, 2009
- Program directors must send letters of confirmation of the Match result to matched applicants, who must sign and return the letters of confirmation.
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