What's New

Medical Physics Matching Program For Positions Beginning in 2026

March 27, 2026

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MedPhys Match Results Now Available

Results of the MedPhys Match for positions beginning in 2026 are now available to participating applicants and programs in the NMS Match System.

Result notification emails have been sent to all applicants and programs that submitted Rank Order Lists. If you have not received your result email, log in to the NMS Match System to access your result online.

Programs must send letters of confirmation of the result to matched applicants within 10 working days of the release of the results. Applicants must return the letters of confirmation in accordance with the program's instructions within 10 days of receipt of the letter from the program.

Programs that did not fill all of their available positions may offer those positions in the Post-Match Process. Applicants who did not obtain a position in the matching process are eligible to participate in the Post-Match Process.

A List of Programs with Available Positions for the Post-Match Process is available. Programs may add or remove themselves from the list at any time. Applicants seeking positions should contact programs directly for Post-Match application requirements and procedures.

The Post-Match Process is open to new participants. Programs that did not previously register for the MedPhys Match may do so now to accept applications. Applicants who did not previously register may also do so now to submit applications to programs in the Post-Match Process.

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March 20, 2026

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Results will be Available March 27, 2026

Results of the MedPhys Match will be released to applicants and programs on March 27, 2026.

Result notification emails will be sent to participating applicants and programs in the morning, and will be available online in the NMS Match System starting at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on March 27, 2026.

Programs and applicants who have matched should contact each other to acknowledge the result as soon as possible after 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on March 27. Programs must send letters of confirmation of the result to matched applicants within 10 working days of the release of the MedPhys Match results. Applicants must return the letters of confirmation in accordance with the program's instructions within 10 days of receipt of the letter from the program.

Post-Match Process

The Post-Match Process is used to fill any positions that remain unfilled after the Matching Process. Starting at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on March 27, programs and applicants may contact each other directly to share information, conduct interviews, and make or accept offers.

In the NMS Match System, programs with unfilled positions will have access to information on which of their existing applicants did not match, as well as a file of information all unmatched applicants and those who withdrew but are still seeking a position. Unmatched applicants will have access to a list of programs with available positions and may send applications to those programs using the NMS Match System.

Applicants who did not register before the Rank Order List deadline may register to participate in the Post-Match Process.

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March 13, 2026

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The Rank Order List Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 20

Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for the MedPhys Match must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Applicants who will not be submitting any rankings should withdraw from the MedPhys Match. Applicants who withdraw are still permitted to participate in the Post-Match Process for positions that remain available after the MedPhys Match.

Programs that have no acceptable applicants to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the MedPhys Match because they no longer have positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 20, 2026.

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March 2, 2026

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NMS Match System Now Open for Rankings

The NMS Match System is now available for applicants and programs to submit rankings for the MedPhys Match. The Rank Order List deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 21, 2025. Rank Order Lists must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by the deadline to be used in the Match.

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February 23, 2026

Best Practices

Ranking Strategy and Best Practices

We want to remind you of several best practices that you should use when submitting a Rank Order List for the Match:

Rank All Acceptable Choices

Participants may rank as many choices as they wish. Submitting a longer Rank Order List will not jeopardize your chances of matching with your most preferred choice but may increase the likelihood of getting a match.

Rank Your Choices According To Your True Preference

Don't consider how highly an applicant or program might rank you when ordering the choices on your Rank Order List. Using any strategy other than ranking according to your true preference may lead to a worse result for you.

Do Not Rank Any Choice That Is Unacceptable

Applicants can only be matched with programs that are on their Rank Order List. Programs can only be matched with applicants that are on their Rank Order List. Do not rank any applicant or program that you would not want to match with under any circumstances.

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November 25, 2025

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Interview Scheduling Webinar

Interview Scheduling is our built-in scheduling tool and is now available for free to all residencies registered for the 2026 MedPhys Match.

NMS hosted a webinar for residencies, to demonstrate the features and capabilities of Interview Scheduling.

The webinar covered how to:

  • Set up your interview schedule
  • Add candidates and send invitations
  • Manage and view your interview schedule in real-time

Here is access to the recording of the webinar.

Watch the Webinar

If you have questions about Interview Scheduling, please email medphys@natmatch.com.

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October 16, 2025

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Application Service Webinar

NMS hosted a demo and training webinar to highlight the features and workflows of the Application Service.

Watch the Webinar Recording

You can view the full recording of the training session below:

Watch the Webinar

Highlights

Below are the key topics covered in the demo. You can jump to the relevant sections of the recording or view sections of the Application User Guide for step-by-step instructions:


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October 7, 2025

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Applicant Registration Now Open for the 2026 MedPhys Match

The MedPhys Match is now open for applicants to register to participate in the MedPhys Match for positions beginning in 2026. Complete registration instructions are available on the Applicant Registration page.

The List of Participating Programs identifies all medical physics residency programs participating in the 2026 MedPhys Match. This list is updated regularly to reflect changes in program participation.

Applicants must register for the MedPhys Match before they can submit applications to participating residencies using the NMS Match System. Each residency sets its own application requirements and deadline, so applicants should consult the residency's website for more details before applying.

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September 30, 2025

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Residency Sign Up for Application Service Webinar

The NMS Match System now includes an Application Service to support program recruitment and applicant review. It provides tools to make the application process more efficient, flexible, and organized.

We will host a live webinar and training session on Monday, October 6 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. We'll walk through the new Application Service, demonstrate how it works, and answer your questions.

The session will highlight tools designed to simplify the process and support consistent decision-making:

  • Connect with applicants early: See who is interested in your program and access their contact details before applications are submitted.
  • Search and filter: Quickly find applications using multiple criteria.
  • Simplify exports: Generate Excel reports or download complete PDF files in one step.
  • Stay organized: Add tags and comments to track your impressions during reviews
  • Evaluate consistently: Use custom scoring schemes to compare applicants.
  • Track your progress: Apply statuses to keep applications moving through your workflow.

For the link to the webinar recording, please see this article.

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September 3, 2025

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Residency Registration Now Open

Any medical physics residency offering positions that start training between June 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, may register and participate in the MedPhys Match. CAMPEP-accreditation is not required.

New This Year: The NMS Match System now includes the MedPhys Match Application Service, replacing MP-RAP system. MP-RAP is no longer operational. All applicants will submit applications to registered residencies using the NMS Match System. By registering, residencies gain full access to an integrated platform for managing applications, scheduling interviews, and participating in the Matching Process. Residencies will not receive applications until they are registered.

Each Program Director has been sent a personalized registration link by email. Programs that did not receive the link should contact NMS for assistance.

AAPM and SDAMPP encourage all residencies starting around July 1 to participate, though programs with later start dates may also benefit from the larger applicant pool.

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September 3, 2025

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Applications and Interview Scheduling Now Integrated in the NMS Match System

Updates for the 2026 MedPhys Match

Starting with the 2026 MedPhys Match, applications will be submitted and reviewed directly in the NMS Match System. The legacy MP-RAP service has been retired, creating a more streamlined process for residencies and applicants.

In addition, the Interview Scheduling module is now included at no extra cost for all registered residencies, giving residencies powerful tools to organize and manage interviews and offering applicants a modern, self-service, scheduling experience.

Interview Example

Why This Matters

For Residencies:

  • Gain full visibility into your applicant pool
  • Filter, tag, rate, and review applications with customizable tools
  • Track progress using built-in statuses
  • Move seamlessly from applications to interviews to rankings
  • Save time scheduling and coordinating interviews

For Applicants:

  • Customize applications for specific residencies with a streamlined, mobile-friendly, interface
  • Enjoy a modern, self-service, interview scheduling experience
  • Manage the entire recruitment process in one system

What's Next

Explore resources to help you get started:

We'll also be hosting webinars to walk programs through the updates:

  • Application Service Webinar - October 2026
  • Interview Tool Webinar - November 2026

Dates and details will be shared by email and posted on the Match website.

Need Support

Our team is here to help. Visit the Help Center or contact us at medphys@natmatch.com.