Registration for the Match Is a multi-step process. During registration applicants are asked to provide basic profile information, including name, date of birth, AAMC ID, as well as academic (exam scores, work, volunteer, and research experiences, etc) and demographic information. Registration information can be updated at any time during the Match process. Email addresses and phone numbers must remain current in the R3 system. Applicants are encouraged to consent to the use of their academic and demographic information for research purposes. The data will allow NRMP to continue publishing valuable reports such as Charting Outcomes in the Match that help inform future applicants and the graduate medical education community.

Categorical Position: Offers full residency training required for Board Certification in that particular specialty.
 

Preliminary Position: Offers 1-2 years of training, often prior to entry into advanced specialty programs. Surgery and Internal Medicine training programs can offer preliminary positions in addition to categorical positions.
 

Transitional Year: As defined by the ACGME, a Transitional Year is a one-year educational experience in GME structured to provide a program of multiple clinical disciplines and designed to facilitate the choice of and/or preparation for a specialty. This provides a broader exposure to different fields whereby the residents rotate through cores and electives much like they did in Clinical Sciences during medical school. It is important to note that the Transitional Year is not, itself, a complete graduate education program.
 

Advanced Positions: These are positions that do not begin until one to two years after the Match. They are in specialty programs that require completion of 1 or more years of preliminary training. You may apply for these, but you must also apply for the required years of preliminary training. Specialties in this category include, but are not limited to, Urology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Neurology.
 

Non-NRMP Match Details

Students seeking residency positions  in Ophthalmology or Plastic Surgery must apply through the San Francisco Match (www.sfmatch.org). Unlike most other specialties that participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Main Match, Ophthalmology and Plastic Surgery use SF Match, an independent matching service. These specialties are among the most competitive, with limited positions available nationwide. SF Match operates on a separate timeline from the NRMP, requiring applicants to adhere to different deadlines and application processes.

Applying for an OBGYN residency is competitive, requiring strong academics, and clinical experience. ResidencyCAS (residencycas.com) streamlines the process by allowing applicants to submit materials efficiently. To succeed, apply strategically, secure strong recommendations, and craft a compelling personal statement to maximize your chances of matching into your desired program.

Most programs will only consider USMLE® Step 1 first time pass and Step 2 at a 240 or higher. For more detailed information on the application process, please contact UAG’s Graduate Affairs and Career Advising Office at 855 307 4222 or careeradvising@uag.edu