April 17, 2024
EventMatch Results Now Available
Results of the GC Admissions Match for positions beginning in 2024 are now available to participating applicants and programs in the NMS Match System.
Match result notification emails have been sent to all applicants and programs that submitted Rank Order Lists. If you have not received your Match result email, log in to the NMS Match System and access your match result online.
Program Directors must send letters of confirmation of the GC Admissions Match result to their matched applicants within 10 working days of the release of the results. Applicants must return the letter in accordance with the program's instructions within 17 working days of the release of the Match results, not later than May 10, 2024.
Programs that did not fill all of their available positions can offer those positions in the Post-Match Process. Any applicant who did not obtain a position in the Match is eligible to participate in the Post-Match Process.
A List of Programs with Available Positions will be provided to unmatched applicants in the NMS Match System beginning at on April 17, 2024. The list can include programs that participated in the Match that have positions available, as well as programs that obtained ACGC accreditation after March 15, 2024 that have chosen to participate in the 2024 Post-Match Process. Unmatched applicants seeking positions that remain available should contact programs directly.
April 17, 2024
EventInformation on the Post-Match Process
programs accredited by the ACGC work together to try to ensure that as many qualified candidates as possible are admitted to programs each year.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on April 17, 2024, programs with available positions are permitted to fill those positions with applicants who did not obtain a position in the Match. NMS is not involved in the filling of positions during the Post-Match Process.
The Post-Match Process will close on May 31, 2024.
List of Programs with Available Positions
Programs may choose to be included on the List Programs with Available Positions that is provided to unmatched applicants in the NMS Match System beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on April 17, 2024. The list can include programs that participated in the Match that have positions available, as well as programs that obtained ACGC accreditation after March 15, 2024 that have chosen to participate in the 2024 Post-Match Process.
Information on the List of Programs with Available Positions may be updated. Programs and positions can be removed from the list at any time and new positions may be added as they become available.
Applicant and Program Communication
Unmatched applicants are encouraged to take the initiative in contacting programs which they are seriously interested in attending.
Programs will have access to information on unmatched applicants via the NMS Match System beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on April 17, 2024. Programs may request that interested unmatched applicants complete an application, provide associated materials, and attend an interview. Programs may also ask the applicant for permission to talk to the programs where the applicant previously interviewed.
April 9, 2024
EventResults will be Available April 17
Results of the GC Admissions Match will be released to applicants and programs on April 17, 2024.
Result notification emails will be sent to participating applicants and programs in the morning, and will be available online in the NMS Match System starting at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on April 17, 2024.
Programs and applicants who match should contact each other to acknowledge the result as soon as possible after 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on April 17. Programs must send letters of confirmation of the result to matched applicants within 10 working days of the release of the GC Admissions Match results. Matched applicants must return the letter in accordance with the program's instructions within 17 working days of the release of the Match results, not later than May 10, 2024.
Applicants who are not matched and programs with unfilled positions may participate in the Post-Match Process.
April 2, 2024
EventRank Order List Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 9, 2024
Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for the GC Admissions Match must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Applicants who will not be submitting any rankings should withdraw from the Match. Applicants who withdraw are still permitted to participate in the Post-Match Process for positions that remain available after the Match.
Programs that have special requirements, no acceptable to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the Match because they no longer have positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 9, 2024
March 27, 2024
EventNMS Match System Now Open for Rankings
The NMS Match System is now available for applicants and programs to submit their Rank Order Lists for the GC Admissions Match. The Rank Order List deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 9, 2024. Rank Order Lists must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by the deadline to be used in the Match.
We strongly recommend that applicants and programs enter and certify Rank Order Lists well before the deadline date to avoid potential problems near the deadline.
March 27, 2024
Best PracticesRanking Strategy and Best Practices
Each program offers one or more tracks in the Match. A track refers to a type of position or stream of training at a program (e.g., positions with different financial support, or positions offered at different locations, may be offered as separate tracks). Applicants must rank, and are matched to, a specific track offered by a program. Similarly, programs submit a Rank Order List for each track they are offering and are matched to applicants listed on the Rank Order list for the track.
We want to remind you of several best practices that you should use when submitting a Rank Order List for the Match:
Rank All Acceptable Choices
Participants may rank as many choices as they wish. Submitting a longer Rank Order List will not jeopardize your chances of matching with your most preferred choice but may increase the likelihood of getting a match.
Rank Your Choices According To Your True Preference
Don't consider how highly an applicant or program might rank you when ordering the choices on your Rank Order List. Using any strategy other than ranking according to your true preference may lead to a worse result for you.
Do Not Rank Any Choice That Is Unacceptable
Applicants can only be matched with tracks that are on their Rank Order List. Tracks can only be matched with applicants that are on their Rank Order List. Do not rank any applicant or track that you would not want to match with under any circumstances.
December 19, 2023
FeatureAdd and Manage Account Users
Program Directors can add secondary users to their accounts in the NMS Match System.
Secondary users can view, manage, and change all program and track information. They will also be copied on emails sent to you from the NMS Match System (e.g., confirmations, reminders, etc.).
This new feature is particularly useful for Program Directors who want to:
- Have a coordinator or assistant enter rankings and manage Match information
- Provide temporary access to an individual to manage the program during an absence (e.g., vacation, maternity leave, etc.)
- Keep other people informed of communications and the training site’s status in the Match.
Program Directors can log in to the NMS Match System and add new users from the Account section.
December 13, 2023
FeatureThe List of Registered Applicants Available for Programs
A current list of applicants who are registered for the 2024 GC Admissions Match is now available in the NMS Match System. The list is updated as additional applicants register for the GC Admissions Match. According to the rules of the GC Admissions Match, programs may only consider applications from applicants who are registered for the Match.
Verify that your applicants are registered for the Match by ensuring the Match Code Number provided to you by the applicant matches the one shown for them in the online list.
If you wish to consider an applicant who does not appear in the list, contact the applicant and encourage them to register for the GC Admissions Match as soon as possible. The final possible date for applicants to register is April 9, 2024. However, applicants should register well before this date to ensure there is sufficient time to consider applications, conduct interviews, and submit rankings for the Match.
September 6, 2023
EventApplicant Registration for the 2024 GC Admissions Match is Now Open
Applicant Registration for the 2024 GC Admissions Match is now open.
Information and instructions for applicants interested in participating in the GC Admissions Match are available on the >Applicant Registration page.
The List of List of Participating Programs shows the genetic counseling programs that are participating in the 2024 GC Admissions Match. This list is updated regularly, whenever there are updates to information about programs participating in the Match.
July 26, 2023
EventProgram Registration for the 2024 GC Admissions Match is Now Open
Program Registration for the 2024 GC Admissions Match is now open.
The Program Director of each eligible program has been sent a personalized link by email to register their program for the 2024 GC Admissions Match. If your program did not receive the registration email, please contact NMS for assistance.