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NRMP Releases Landmark Reports that Advance Transparency in the Transition to Residency

The national Resident Matching Program® has released three new reports. They examine key factors influencing transition to residency. The reports are based on data over multiple Match cycles.

Matched, Unmatched, and Beyond: Applicant Characteristics and Residency Placement Outcomes, 2022–2025

The national Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has released a first of its kind report. It examines residency placement outcomes across the main Residency Match® and SOAP®.

October 2026 Illuminator Newsletter

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2027 Main Residency Match® News and Reminders Medical Schools: Upload Rising Seniors Medical school officials can track their students’ participation …

NRMP and NBME Publish Report on Program Ranking Patterns

The national Resident Matching Program (NRMP ®) released a new report. It examines program ranking behaviors by analyzing characteristics of applicants ranked overall. The report details findings for all applicants that were examined across …

NRMP Issues Call for Nominations for Board of Directors

The NRMP board of directors is seeking nominations for director whose terms of service would start on July 1, 2027. Deadline for submissions is friday, October 30, 2026. Packets MUST be completed at the …

New Webinar: 2027 Match Overview for Medical Schools

Chief of Match Operations Jeanette Calli and Director of Policy and Compliance Joy Gaabucayan recently hosted a webinar for medical school officials and administrators on the 2027 Main Residency Match. The webinar provides an …

2027 Main Residency Match Welcome Newsletters

Applicant and medical school registration for the 2027 Main Residency Match® opens on September 15 at 12 p.m. ET. We created welcome newsletters for U.S. seniors, IMGs, and medical schools. Each newsletter provides information …

Medical School Welcome Newsletter

Dear Medical School Officials and Administrators, The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to welcome you to the 2027 Main Residency Match®! Registration opens at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 15. Below …

IMG Welcome Newsletter

Dear International Medical School Student/Graduate, The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) is pleased to welcome you to the 2027 Main Residency Match®! Registration opens at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 15. There are …

U.S. Senior Welcome Newsletter

NRMP is pleased to welcome you to 2027 main Residency Match. Registration opens at 12 a.m. ET on tuesday, September 15. A program directory is updated to help you navigate the match process.

Scheduled Review of USMLE Step 3 Passing Standard

Updated Timeline for USMLE’s Designated Testing Dates: Transition Will Take Place in January 2029

A Letter to the Medical Education Community: Addressing the USMLE’s Transition to Designated Testing Dates

The usMLE program will reduce the number of days a Step exams are offered each year starting in 2028. The program continuously evaluates current security challenges and reduce opportunities for compromise.

USMLE Designated Testing Dates Information Hub

USMLE to Transition to Limited Testing Dates Each Year Starting in 2028*

USMLE Program Conducts Practice Analysis Study

Practice analysis study is conducted by the united states medical licensing exam program. The study will gather information from licensed doctors on the scope of professional practice.

FSMB To Process USMLE® Transcripts for the ERAS® Service Starting on June 4, 2026

The FSMB co-sponsor will begin processing all transcript requests. The 2027 application season begins on June 4, 2026.

New USMLE® Accommodations Request Process Launching June 1, 2026

The new online process will launch on June 1, 2026. It will be used by all examinees requesting tests accommodations for a Step exam. The scheduled outage is extended from one to two weeks.

New USMLE® Accommodations Request Process is Now Live

Test Delivery Software Updates in Place for Step 1

As of may 14, 2026, this software update is now in place for all three step exams. The tests have more blocks, and the tests are shorter in length.