Residency Match Statistics

Jun 24, 2026

Residency Tokens Available

ECFMG distributes tokens to IMG residency applicants

Sep 2, 2026

Applications Open

Begin submitting MyERAS applications to programs at 9am ET

Sep 15, 2026

Registration Opens

Register for the Match at 12pm ET

Sep 23, 2026

Programs Access Applications

Programs may begin reviewing MyERAS applications and MSPEs in the PDWS at 9am ET

Oct 1, 2026

Interview Season (Oct – Jan)

Attend interviews, debrief on Resident Insider

Jan 29, 2027

Standard Registration Deadline

Last day to register without a $50 late fee — 11:59pm ET. Late registration with fee remains open until Mar 3 (same time as ROL certification).

Feb 1, 2027

Ranking Opens

Begin entering your Rank Order List at 12pm ET

Mar 3, 2027

Rank Order List Certification Deadline

Certify your final Rank Order List by 9pm ET — required to be in the Match. Late registration also closes at this time.

Mar 15, 2027

Applicant Match Status Available

Find out if you matched at 10am ET — SOAP begins for unmatched applicants at the same instant

SOAP Begins

SOAP opens for unmatched applicants at 10am ET. Application preparation window opens at 11am ET — first program review Mar 16 at 8am ET

Mar 16, 2027

Programs Review SOAP Applications

Programs begin reviewing SOAP applications at 8am ET — first offer round follows

Mar 18, 2027

SOAP Concludes

Four 2-hour offer rounds run on Mar 18 starting 9am ET (Rounds 1–4 through 8pm ET); SOAP ends 9pm ET

Mar 19, 2027

Match Day

Find out where you matched at 12pm ET