Things to Know
- Registering for the Match does not constitute an application to any program.
- All residency programs that participate in the Match also participate in the PhORCAS application service.
- You must be registered for the Match before you can send applications to residency programs in the Match through PhORCAS.
- You should check with each program directly about its application requirements and deadline date.
PhORCAS and Sending Applications
All residency programs that participate in the Match use the PhORCAS application service. You must send applications to programs using PhORCAS.
PhORCAS is a separate and distinct service from the Match, run by a different organization.
| PhORCAS | The ASHP Match |
|---|---|
| Distributes application information submitted by applicants to programs. | Collects ranking preferences from applicants and programs at the end of the application process, and provides the best possible result. |
| Contact PhORCAS customer support at PhORCASinfo@PhORCAS.org or 617–612–2868 | Contact NMS customer support at ashprmp@natmatch.com or 800-461-6322 |
Applicants may not communicate their ranking intentions to programs, or request information on how any participating program intends to rank any applicant. Similarly, programs may not communicate their ranking intentions to applicants, or request that any applicant state how any program will be ranked on the applicant's Rank Order List.
Timing
Each residency program has its own application deadline date and requirements so you should check with each program directly about its application procedures.
If you do not obtain a position in Phase I of the Match, you will be able to submit applications using PhORCAS to programs that have positions that remain available in Phase II.
All application requirements, including interviews, must be completed early enough so that you can submit your Rank Order List prior to the Rank Order List deadline for the Phase of the Match in which you are participating. The Rank Order List deadline for Phase I is March 1, 2019 and for Phase II is April 3, 2019.
Programs Participating in the Match
The List of Participating Programs on this web site shows the residency programs that are registered to participate in the Match for positions beginning in 2019. The Online Residency Directory on ASHP's web site provides detailed information on all pharmacy residency program offerings.
