What is the Match?

The residency match is an application and selection process by which current fourth-year medical students and graduates investigate institutions for potential residency and fellowship positions. Likewise, the institutions are also interested in identifying good candidates for their open positions. There are several matching systems and services available for fourth-year medical students and graduates to participate in each year.

Our students are eligible to participate in the matching program of the National Residency Match Program® (NRMP®) for ACGME-accredited programs. A match is identified using a computerized mathematical algorithm to align the preferences of applicants and programs.
ERAS® is an online application service designed to assist with the transmission of application data for the NRMP®. The majority of programs only accept applications through ERAS®. There may be a few programs that use independent applications. Check a program's website to confirm its preferred method of application.
Military students participate in the Joint GME Selection Board military match program unless approved for civilian sponsored or civilian deferred status. Military residency applications are submitted through the Medical Operational Data System website.
Students interested in Ophthalmology and some plastic surgery programs, participate in the SF Match.
Students interested in Urology participate in the Urology Residency Match Program.

The Basics of Applying for Residencies and Fellowships

For OMS IV Matching through ERAS®:

Students will receive an email from AAMC when the ERAS® token has been issued towards the beginning of third year. Students then complete the instructions for registering their AAMC account and ERAS® token as provided in the AAMC email.
Your application portfolio in ERAS® will consist of a CV, Letters of Recommendation, your personal statement, medical school transcripts, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), and licensing exam transcript. You are responsible for the first 3 components and KCU is responsible for the remaining.
To authorize the release of your transcripts to ERAS®, complete the steps identified on the Student Registrar Forms intranet page.
Register for the National Residency Match Program™ (NRMP®).
Learn more about ERAS®, including required documents, deadlines and fees.

For OMS IV Military Match:

To authorize the release of your transcript to your military branch match program, complete the steps identified on the Student Registrar Forms intranet page.
Always have a backup plan! We encourage you to submit applications via ERAS® in addition to your military match process in the event you do not match in the military match or are informed by the military you are approved for civilian deferral.
Air Force:

Transcripts, MSPEs, and Letters of Recommendation may be submitted by a medical school official via email (preferred) or regular mail. Letters of Recommendation may be submitted directly by the letter writer using the same methods.
Contacts: DP2NP.PhysicianEducation@us.af.mil or call the Air Force Physician Education team at 210-565-2638 or toll free at 1-833-876-5701.
Updates can also be found on their website at: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Organizations/Physician-Education-Branch/

Army:

Transcripts, MSPEs, and Letters of Recommendation may be submitted by a medical school official via email (preferred) or regular mail. Letters of Recommendation may be submitted directly by the letter writer using the same methods.
Contacts: Ms. Aleta Mack mack.civ@mail.mil or the Army GME office at 703-681-4804 or 703-681-8043.

Navy:

Transcripts, MSPEs, and Letters of Recommendation may be submitted by a medical school official via email (preferred) or regular mail. Letters of Recommendation may be submitted directly by the letter writer using the same methods.
Contact: bethesda.navmedprodevctrmd.mbx.gme-sb@mail.mil
Updates can also be found on their website at: https://www.med.navy.mil/Naval-Medical-Leader-and-Professional-Development-Command/Professional-Development/Graduate-Medical-Education/

For OMS IV participating in the SF Match or alternate residency application services:

To authorize the release of your transcript to your match program, complete the steps identified on the Student Registrar Forms intranet page.

Additional Information

Current KCU students may access the KCU Residency Placement Guidelines for additional detailed information about the residency match process at KCU.