2006 ERAS NRMP Residency Match

• Match application process starts on Aug 15, 2005. Start sending in your applications to ERAS
  

• Deadline to register for the ERAS / NRMP match is Dec 1, 2005. If you do not register, you will not be able to participate in the match. After this date, you can still register by paying a late registration fee of $ 50 until Feb 22, 2006.
  

• Rank order list submission can be done between Jan 15, 2006 and Feb 22, 2006
  

• Residency programs must submit the final number of residency spots that they will be putting into the NRMP system for a computer match by January 31,2006
  

• [Total number of residency spots = Pre-matched residency spots + Number matched through NRMP].
  

• Make sure you look at this information before putting in your rank order lists. For example: Residency program A has 10 spots and you are strongly considering ranking it as # 1 on your rank order list. If this program filled 9 of its spots through Prematch and now has only one spot that it is putting into the NRMP system for a computer match, then your chances of getting this one spot decreases...

After the NRMP residency match:

• Your residency program will contact you, in a few weeks, with details on their intern orientation, ACLS course, Visa processing, and the state medical license application.

• The NRMP residency contract also needs to be signed by you and the residency program director.

• Most residency programs start their Intern orientation in the third week of June.

• You should be prepared to move to your new place by the second week of June.  This will give you adequate time to get used to the new city, furnish your apartment and get settled in.

• Network with the third year residents (PGY 3) to find out about specific apartments and houses.

• Remember that they are preparing to leave, and may be trying to sell their furniture and medical books. You can get a great deal on these, besides some free advice on your residency.