ORMatch

The Optometry Residency Match for Positions Beginning in 2026

Information for Match Participants

Applicants

Residency Sites

Schools

Participating Programs

Information about programs participating in the 2027 ORMatch will be available by October, 2026.

Consult the Participating Programs page for lists of programs that participated in the 2026 ORMatch.

Key Dates

The schedule of dates for the 2027 ORMatch will be available in August, 2026.

Additional Match Information

Match Overview

ORMatch provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain positions in optometry residency programs of their choice, and to help programs obtain applicants of their choice.

Eligibility & Rules

Each applicant and residency site must accept a Match Agreement when they register to participate in ORMatch, and must agree to abide by the rules of ORMatch.