Extern Match

• What is the Extern Match?

  The Northeastern Regional Externship Match (Extern Match) is an application service and matching program that provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain externship positions of their choice, and to help externship sites obtain applicants of their choice.

  Related Links:

  • Extern Match Overview
  • Getting Started

• What is my responsibility for students in Extern Match?

  Academic Programs are solely responsible for overseeing their registered students and ensuring they are informed of all applicable deadlines, requirements, and procedures. They must also ensure that students apply to, interview with, and rank sites that are suitable for their training.

  Related Links:

  • Overview for Academic Programs
  • Monitor Students

• Can we see the steps students take during the Extern Match?

  Yes. The Student Journey page is a resource designed to provide guidance to academic programs on how to support their students through the Extern Match. It outlines the full student matching process and key responsibilities of academic programs at each stage.

  Related Links:

  • Review the Student Journey

• How do I access the Extern Match Portal?

  Academic Programs will be sent log in credentials for the Extern Match Portal in November, 2025. If you do not have your login credentials by December 1, 2025, please contact NMS.

  Related Links:

  • Contact Extern Match