Before You Withdraw
Only tracks that are no longer offering positions that start training in 2026 should withdraw from the Match.
If a track has positions that start training in 2026 that you would like to fill, but has no acceptable applicants to rank, the track should not be withdrawn. Instead, you should use the Extern Match Portal to certify a Rank Order List with no applicants.
Implications of Withdrawing
A withdrawn track will not be included in the matching process, will not be matched with any applicants, and will not be included on the List of Sites with Available Positions that is posted for the use of applicants in the Post-Match Process.
If you withdraw a track, any rankings of applicants that may have been submitted for the track will not be used in the Match. Tracks that submit a certified Rank Order List and do not withdraw by the Rank Order List deadline will be included in the Match and will be obligated to accept the Extern Match results.
How to Withdraw a Track
To withdraw a track from the Match:
- Log in to the Extern Match Portal for the track
- Select the Edit button in the Status section of the Dashboard
- Select a reason for the withdrawal
- Enter your password and press Submit to confirm the withdrawal
How to Reinstate a Track
If you previously withdrew a track, but subsequently decide that you want to offer that track in the Match or want to include the track on the List of Sites with Available Positions for the Post-Match Process, you can reinstate the track in the Match prior to the Rank Order List deadline.
To reinstate a track in the Match:
- Log in to the Extern Match Portal for the track
- Select the Edit button in the Status section of the Dashboard
- Enter your password and press Submit to complete the reinstatement.