You must be registered for CASPR in the NMS Match System in order to send applications to programs, be invited for interviews, submit your Rank Order List, and be ranked by programs. You can access the NMS Match System to register for CASPR from the link provided below.
Before You Register
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Review Key CASPR Information
In order to register for CASPR, you must agree to comply with the CASPR rules, Applicant Agreement, and the Schedule of Dates. You should review this information before registering.
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Ensure you have your CMS ID or APMLE ID Number
In order to register for CASPR, you must provide the ID associated with your most recent APMLE Part I examination score. This ID is called either CMS ID or APMLE ID.
AACPM uses the ID you provide to obtain your board scores from APMLE. You will not be able to submit applications to programs unless AACPM uploads a passing Part I examination score to the NMS Match System for you.
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Learn About Sending Applications to Programs
You apply to programs using the NMS Match System. Each program can set its own application requirements and deadline date, but the default deadline date for most programs is October 30, 2024. You should check with a program's information in the CASPR Program Directory as soon as possible regarding its application requirements.
Required components of your application include a Personal Statement, CV, and requests for at least 3 letters of reference. Your college will need to provide information (transcripts, GPA, Clinicals, class rank, Dean's Letter if applicable) on your behalf that will be included in your application. You can submit your applications before the letters of reference and college material are received; your application will be updated automatically when they become available.
In order to submit your applications to programs, you will need to have passed the APMLE Part I examination. AACPM will obtain your Part I scores directly from APMLE based on the CMS ID you provide as part of your registration and will upload passing results directly to the NMS Match System.
Fee
There is a fee of $600 USD to register for CASPR.
The fee pays for your CASPR registration, credits to send applications to twelve (12) programs, and participation in both the Match and MPII, if necessary.
If you wish to send more than twelve applications, additional application credits can be purchased for $15 per application. Applicants who register for CASPR but do not obtain a position in the Match do not have to register again or pay an additional fee to participate in MPII.
The CASPR registration and application credit fees are non-refundable (even if you subsequently decide to withdraw from CASPR) and are not transferable to future years or other applicants.
Timing
You should register for CASPR by September 13, 2024. You must be registered for CASPR in order to send applications to programs using the NMS Match System.
The final deadline to register to participate is February 17, 2025. However, most programs consider applications much earlier than that date. Therefore, you should register well before the final date listed above.
Register Online
You should register for CASPR only once; applicants who do not obtain a position in the Match will be automatically eligible to participate in MPII and do not need to register a second time.
After You Register
Confirmation and Code Number
When your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation by email that includes the 5-digit Code Number assigned to you for CASPR. Use your Code Number in all future correspondence pertaining to CASPR.
Updating Your Information
Once registered for CASPR, you can log into the NMS Match System to update your account and profile information. You can also start preparing applications to programs.
