Extern Match

The Northeastern Regional Externship Match for Positions Beginning in 2026

Information for Match Participants

Participating tracks

Site Directory

View a list of sites participating in the 2026 Extern Match.

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Key Dates

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

January 23, 2026
Application and Applicant Registration Deadline: Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on this date. No registrations or applications can be submitted after this date.

January 26, 2026
Interview Invitations Open:: Sites can begin sending interview invitations to applicants using the Extern Match Portal starting on this date.

March 2, 2026
Rankings Open: Applicants and sites may begin to submit Rank Order Lists for the Extern Match.

March 9, 2026
Interview Invitations End: All interview scheduling must be finalized by this date.

March 17, 2026
Final Day for Interviews: All interviews must be completed by this date.

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Additional Match Information

Match Overview

Overview

The Extern Match provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain externship training positions of their choice, and to help sites obtain applicants of their choice.

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Guidelines of Participation

Extern Match Guidelines

NYNJADOT & PENDELDOT set the guidelines that govern the participation of applicants, site, and academic programs in the Extern Match. All participants should review the guidelines.

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Statistics

Matching Algorithm

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


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Statistics

Statistics

Statistics on the results of the 2026 Extern Match will be available on March 31, 2026.

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