Extern Match
The Northeastern Regional Externship Match for Positions Beginning in 2026
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.
