Register for the Match

Before You Register

Registration for the 2023 ORMatch is closed. Registration will open for the 2024 ORMatch in October, 2023.

• Review Key ORMatch Information

  In order to register for ORMatch, you must agree to comply with the ORMatch rules, Applicant Agreement, and the Schedule of Dates. You should review this information before registering.

  • ORMatch Rules & Applicant Agreement
  • Schedule of Dates

• Ensure you have your OE TRACKER Number

  In order to register for ORMatch, you must provide your OE Tracker Number issued to you by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.

  • Get a new OE Tracker Number
  • Retrieve your existing OE Tracker Number

• Learn About Sending Applications to Residencies

  You apply to residencies using the ORMatch Application Service, which is a component of the NMS Match System. Each residency sets its own application requirements and deadline date. You should check with each residency as soon as possible regarding its application requirements. Required components of your ORMatch application include a Letter of Intent, CV, OD Transcript, and requests for three letters of reference. You should enter your NBEO Part I score into the NMS Match System as soon as it is available, as programs will require that information.

  • Information and Instructions for the ORMatch Application Service
  • ORMatch List of Participating Programs
  • ASCO Residency Directory

Fee

There is a fee of $350 USD to register for ORMatch.

The fee pays for your ORMatch registration and for the first ten (10) applications you send to residencies using the ORMatch Application Service; an additional fee of $25 USD will apply for each application submitted in excess of ten.

Fees are non-refundable (even if you subsequently decide to withdraw from ORMatch) and are not transferable to future Matches or other applicants.

Timing

You should register for ORMatch by December 31, 2022. You must be registered for ORMatch in order to send applications to residencies using the ORMatch Application Service.

The final deadline to register to participate is March 17, 2023. However, most residencies consider applications, conduct their interviews, and submit their Rank Order Lists well before that date. Therefore, you should register well before the final date listed above.

• Schedule of Dates

Register Online

Registration for the 2023 ORMatch is closed. Registration will open for the 2024 Match in October, 2023.