Chiro Match

The Chiropractic Residency Match for Positions Beginning in 2026

Information for Match Participants

Applicants
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Applicant Registration Now Open

December 1, 2025New

Application Tips

December 1, 2025New
Participating tracks

Participating Programs

View a list of programs participating in the 2026 Chiro Match.

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Key Dates

The Chiro Match operates on a fixed Schedule of Dates which all participants must follow. The following are key upcoming dates:

December 1, 2025
Applicant Registration and Applications Open: Match registration and the Application Service open for applicants. A list of participating programs will be available.

January 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Default deadline date for submission of applications to programs participating in the Chiro Match. Programs are permitted, but are not obligated, to extend their individual application deadline past this date.

February 4, 2026
Rankings Open: Applicants and programs may begin to submit Rank Order Lists for the Chiro Match.

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Additional Match Information

Match Overview

Match Overview

The Chiro Match provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain chiropractic residency positions of their choice, and to help programs obtain applicants of their choice.

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Rules and Policies

Rules of Participation

Each applicant and program must accept a Match Agreement when they register to participate in the Chiro Match, and must agree to abide by the rules of the Chiro Match.

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Statistics

Matching Algorithm

The matching algorithm uses the preferences stated on the Rank Order Lists submitted by applicants and programs to fill available positions.


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Statistics

Statistics

Statistics on the results of the 2026 Chiro Match will be available on February 25, 2026.

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Additional Information

Match Overview Chiro Match Overview
Rules and Policies Chiro Match Rules
Matching Algorithm Matching Algorithm
Statistics Statistics
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