Before You Withdraw
Only programs that are no longer offering positions to begin in 2025 should withdraw from the Match.
If a program has positions available to begin in 2025 that you would like to fill but has no acceptable applicants to rank, you should certify a Rank Order List with no ranks. In this case, the program should not be withdrawn, so that its positions can be offered in the Post-Match Process.
Implications of Withdrawing
A withdrawn program will not be included in the matching process, will not be matched with any applicants, and will not be included on the list of programs with available positions that is posted after the Match for the use of unmatched applicants.
If you withdraw a program, any rankings of applicants or reversions of unfilled positions that may have been submitted for the program will not be used in the Match.
Programs that submit a certified Rank Order List, and that do not withdraw by the Rank Order List deadline, will be included in the Match and will be obliged to accept the Match results.
How to Withdraw a Program
To withdraw a program from the Match:
- Log in to the NMS Match System for the program
- Select the Edit button in the Status section of the Dashboard
- Select a reason for your withdrawal
- Enter your password and press Submit to confirm the withdrawal.
How to Reinstate a Program
If you previously withdrew a program, but subsequently decide to submit rankings of applicants for the Match or want to include the program in the Post-Match Process, you can reinstate the program before the Rank Order List deadline using the NMS Match System.
To reinstate a program in the Match:
- Log in to the NMS Match System for the program
- Select the Edit button in the Status section of the Dashboard
- Enter your password and press Submit to complete the reinstatement.