Important Dates
Need to know when to apply for residency? Find the crucial dates for the 2025 Main Residency Match here. Our website provides a clear and concise overview of important deadlines including standard registration, ranking, Match Day, and SOAP dates. We've got you covered for all your residency match timeline needs.
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Today - Sept 25
2024
Research Programs
Use our directory of Residency Programs to explore programs participating in the Residency Match.
September 16
2024
Registration Opens!
To participate in the 2025 Main Residency Match, you'll need to create an R3 account. An R3 account is a platform used for registering for the match and interacting with the matching process. Both NRMP and application service registration are required. Standard registration for the 2025 match closes on January 31, 2025.
Jan 31
2025
Standard Registration Deadline
Applicant Standard Registration Deadline for the Match and SOAP.
There is a $50 additional fee for late registration after January 31.
We have a list of all Match fees here.
Feb 03
2025
Ranking Begins!
Applicants can now log in to their R3 accounts to finalize their Rank Order List (ROL). The number of available positions for each residency program (quota) has been determined and can be viewed. Medical schools are starting to verify students' graduation qualifications. There is a great resource HERE on how to create a Rank Order List (ROL).
March 05
2025
Rank Order List Certification Deadline
Medical school student/graduate graduation credentials verification deadline. Medical students submit their Rank Order List (ROL) through the NRMP's R3 system
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