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 dates.
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 to programs to initiate the application process. | Used by applicants and programs at the end of the application process to determine the final placement of applicants with programs. |
| Contact PhORCAS customer support at PhORCASinfo@PhORCAS.org or 617–612–2868 | Contact NMS customer support at ashprmp@natmatch.com or 800-461-6322 |
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 6, 2018 and for Phase II is April 5, 2018.
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 2018. The Online Residency Directory on ASHP's web site provides detailed information on all pharmacy residency program offerings.
