The Match (National Residency Matching Program)

The Match, operated by the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), is a system that pairs medical school graduates with residency programs to begin their specialized training. Both applicants and programs submit ranked preferences, and an algorithm ensures the most optimal matches based on mutual rankings. This process provides a fair, anonymous, and efficient way to allocate residency positions nationwide, helping medical graduates start their careers and residency programs secure suitable continues to train future physicians.