Before You Withdraw
Only programs that are no longer offering positions that start between June 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 should withdraw from the MedPhys Match.
No Applicants to Rank: If a program has positions available that start between June 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 that you would like to fill, but has no acceptable applicants to rank, you should not withdraw the program as its positions can be offered in the Post-Match Process. In this case, you should certify a Rank Order List with no ranks in the NMS Match System. The program will remain active in the MedPhys Match, and will be included on the List of Programs with Available Positions for the Post-Match Process.
Implications of Withdrawing
Withdrawn programs will:
- not be included in the Matching Process
- have any submitted rankings be disregarded
- not be matched with any applicants
- not be listed on the List of Programs with Available Positions for unmatched applicants in the Post-Match Process
- remain bound by the Residency Agreement and MedPhys Match Rules
If you decide to rank applicants, you may reinstate the program prior to the Rank Order List deadline without executing another Residency Agreement. If you do not withdraw by the Rank Order List deadline and certify a Rank Order List, your program will be included in the Matching Process and will be obligated to accept the results of the MedPhys Match.
How to Withdraw a Program
You can withdraw a program from the MedPhys Match at any time before the Rank Order List deadline.
To withdraw a program from the MedPhys 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 the withdrawal
- Enter your password and press Submit to confirm the withdrawal
How to Reinstate a Program
If you withdraw a program, but subsequently decide that you want to offer that program in the MedPhys Match or want to include the program in the List of Programs with Available Positions for the Post-Match Process, you can reinstate the program in the MedPhys Match before the Rank Order List deadline.
To reinstate a program in the MedPhys 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.
