Things to Know
If you will not be submitting any rankings of programs for any reason, you must withdraw yourself from the Match by the Rank Order List deadline.
Applicants who withdraw from the Match will not be matched to a position. However, withdrawn applicants are permitted to seek positions after the Match.
Implications of Withdrawing
If you withdraw, you will not be matched to a position. Any rankings of programs you may have submitted will not be used in the Match. You will also not receive further communications about participating in the Match from NMS.
If you submit and certify a Rank Order List and do not withdraw by the Rank Order List deadline, your rankings will be included in the Match. If you are matched with a program, you must accept the position with which you are matched as described in the Applicant Agreement. If you do not accept your Match result, AGCPD/GCEA will review your situation and may impose penalties on you, including barring you from participating in future Matches.
How to Withdraw
To withdraw yourself from the Match using the NMS Match System:
- Log in to the NMS Match System when it is available
- Select Edit from the Status section of the Dashboard
- Select a reason for your withdrawal and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
Reinstating Yourself to Participate in the Match
If you withdraw but subsequently decide to submit rankings for the Match, you can reinstate yourself through the NMS Match System prior to the Rank Order List deadline.
To reinstate yourself in the Match:
- Log in to the NMS Match System when it is available
- Select Edit from the Status section of the Dashboard
- Follow the instructions provided on the screen to complete the reinstatement process.
