October 29, 2025
EventApplications Now Available to Programs
Programs can now log in to the NMS Match System to access their applications.
The NMS Match System has a number of tools to help programs organize and manage their applications, including assigning tags to help categorize applications, creating customized scoring schemes, adding notes and comments, and setting a review status to indicate whether an applicant will be interviewed, ranked, or rejected.
Programs interested in receiving more applications are permitted to extend their individual application deadline date. Programs are encouraged, but not required, to consider College Materials and reference letters uploaded after their application deadline date.
October 21, 2025
EventDefault Application Deadline is October 28
The default application deadline for programs participating in CASPR is October 28, 2025. Programs are permitted, but are not obligated, to extend their individual application deadline past this date. Starting October 29, programs can log in to the NMS Match System to access submitted applications.
Applicants should not wait until October 28 to submit their applications. Submitting applications early ensures there is time to address any unexpected issues that may arise.
Applications can be submitted before letters of reference or college material are received. Submitted applications will be updated automatically as soon as that information is received.
Applicants must submit any required Supplemental Fees & Materials directly to programs and should consult the CASPR Directory to determine if additional items are required for the programs they have applied to. Contact the program directly for any questions on the deadline to submit those items.
September 24, 2025
EventInitial Upload of Board Scores
AACPM has uploaded passing APMLE Part I results into the NMS Match System. Applicants with Part I results can now start submitting applications to programs.
AACPM will obtain more Part I scores directly from APMLE in October. Applicants will be notified by email when a passing result has been uploaded to the NMS Match System.
September 24, 2025
Best PracticesApplication Tips
Here are some tips for preparing and submitting your applications:
1. Start preparing and assembling your application materials
You can prepare and upload multiple personal statements and CVs to the NMS Match System, and send different versions to different programs. Be sure to give each document a unique and descriptive name so that you know which document you are including when you assemble each application.
2. Contact Your Reference Writers
You may request as many different letters of reference as you wish, and you can attach different letters to each application. Each application must include a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 letters of reference from different individuals.
You should let your reference writers know that letters should be uploaded to the NMS Match System before October 28, 2025. Follow up with any reference writers who have not provided their letters as application deadlines approach. Letters uploaded after October 28 will get attached to your application automatically, but they will not be initially available to programs when the system opens for application review on October 29, 2025.
3. Plan a Margin of Time to Address Potential Difficulties
We strongly recommend that you allocate more than enough time for each step of the application process (e.g., writing personal statements, requesting references, etc.) and submit each application well before the application deadline date. This allows time to address any unexpected issues in each step of the application process.
4. Consult the Website for More Instructions
The Match website has helpful information about the application process and an Application Service User Guide.
If you have any questions, please contact NMS.
July 23, 2025
EventCASPR Registration and Applications Now Open for Applicants
To obtain a podiatric residency position beginning in 2026, applicants must participate in CASPR. CASPR is now open for applicants to register and begin preparing applications for programs. Match registration information and instructions are available on the Applicant Registration page.
COPM Representatives will be sent new login credentials for the NMS Match System in July 2025. COPM Representatives must monitor their students’ participation and upload material to complete their students’ applications.
June 30, 2025
EventNMS Match System Open for Program Account Set Up
The NMS Match System is now open for programs to set up their accounts for the 2026 CASPR. Programs need an NMS Match System account to obtain applications, schedule interviews, submit rankings, and obtain results. A new NMS Match System account must be set up each year. Accounts from previous years are not active.
Programs must first register for the 2026 CASPR on the AACPM website. AACPM will send lists of newly registered programs to NMS periodically. After NMS processes a new list from AACPM, the Program Directors will be be sent an email with a personalized link and instructions to set up their account in the NMS Match System.
Program Directors must use the link in the email to set up their new NMS Match System account for the 2026 CASPR. Program Directors can create NMS Match System accounts for program staff after completing the setup process.
June 30, 2025
FeatureNew Features in the NMS Match System
The 2026 CASPR Match brings several enhancements to streamline the application and interview processes. Programs can now rate applicants more efficiently using a slider-based rating scale. New features for interview scheduling include a booking page preview, color-coded interview types, and improved visibility into applicant status and communications. Online meeting links are easier to access, and all interview status messages are now fully logged. Additionally, participants can access user guides and other important process information directly from the NMS Match System and use a new secure PIN for faster assistance with customer support.