Chiro Match

• What is the Chiro Match?

  The Chiropractic Residency Match (Chiro Match) is an Application Service and Matching Program that provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain chiropractic residency positions of their choice, and to help programs obtain applicants of their choice.

  Related Links:

  • Chiro Match Overview
  • Getting Started

• What's involved in participating in the Chiro Match?

  1. Identify Programs of Interest

     Applicants should investigate programs of interest and determine whether or not they are participating in the Chiro Match. The list of programs participating in the Chiro Match is available on this website

  2. Register to Participate in the Chiro Match

     Applicants interested in programs offering positions in the Chiro Match must register online in the NMS Match System.

  3. Apply

     All applications to participating programs are submitted using the Application Service. The Application Service is an online tool that allows applicants to send applications to programs.

  4. Interview

     Programs and applicants can use the NMS Match System to streamline and automate interview scheduling.

  5. Submit Rank Order Lists

     After applications and interviews are complete, each applicant and program submits a Rank Order List of preferred placements in the NMS Match System. The Rank Order List indicates your order of preference for the placements you are considering.

  6. The Matching Algorithm Processes the Rankings

     NMS uses a matching algorithm to process the preferences stated on the Rank Order Lists and place individuals into positions. The matching algorithm will place you into the most preferred program on your Rank Order List that ranks you and does not fill all its available positions with applicants it prefers.

  7. Get Your Result

     Match results will be released on the Match Results Day by email and online via the Chiro Match website.

  Related Links:

  • Match Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Participating Programs
  • Applicant Match Registration
  • Applications
  • Interviews
  • Rankings
  • Results

• Am I eligible to participate in the Chiro Match?

  Any applicant seeking an appointment in 2026 in a chiropractic residency must register to participate in the Chiro Match.

  Chiropractic residency programs may differ in their eligibility requirements. Applicants are encouraged to contact individual programs for more information regarding institution and program eligibility requirements for admission.

  Related Links:
  • Chiro Match Eligibility & Rules
  • Applicant Match Registration

• How do I register for the Chiro Match?

  You register for the Chiro Match online in the NMS Match System. You will need to provide information about yourself, accept the Chiro Match Applicant Agreement, and pay a non-refundable registration fee.

  Related Links:

  • Chiro Match Rules & Applicant Agreement
  • Register for the Match Now