Release Date
Match result information for positions beginning in 2022 will be available at 12:00 p.m noon Eastern Time on March 9, 2022.
Content
When the results of ORMatch are released, the following information will be available:
- Directors of Residencies at schools and colleges of optometry will have access to results and statistics for their programs, a list of results for applicants from their school, a list of all matched applicants, and information on applicants who submitted an application or certified a Rank Order List but did not obtain a position or who withdrew but indicated they are still seeking a position.
- All applicants will be informed of their Match result.
- Residency Sites will be told which applicant(s) matched to their program(s) and whether the residency site has any unfilled positions. Residency Sites will also have access to a list of matched applicants, and information on each applicant who submitted an application or certified a Rank Order List but did not obtain a position or who withdrew but indicated they are still seeking a position.
- A list of programs with positions available for the Post-Match Process will be posted publicly on this website.
- Summary statistics of the results of ORMatch for applicants and residency sites will be posted publicly on this website.
In June, ORMatch will send to programs the NBEO Score Report Data for all of their matched applicants.
Distribution
Email: Match result notification emails will be sent in the morning of March 9, 2022 with the intention of having all emails sent by 12:00 p.m noon Eastern Time. Results will be sent by email to all Directors of Residencies at ACOE accredited schools or colleges of optometry. Due to unreliable email exchanges and inbound servers, the delivery time for the emails cannot be guaranteed.
Web: Match result information will be available in the NMS Match System beginning at 12:00 p.m noon Eastern Time on March 9, 2022.
Statistics
Aggregate statistics on the participation and outcome of the Match will be posted online at 12:00 p.m noon Eastern Time on March 9, 2022.
Post-Match Process
Following release of the results, unmatched applicants are permitted to seek positions and programs are permitted to fill positions that remain available independently of ORMatch.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m noon Eastern Time on March 9, 2022, a List of Programs with Available Positions will be available publicly on this website. Information on this list may be updated by Program Coordinators. Residency Sites and Directors of Residencies at schools and colleges of optometry will have access to information on applicants who submitted an application or certified a Rank Order List but were not matched, or who withdrew but indicated they are still seeking a position.
Programs can accept applications during the Post-Match Process in any manner they desire. Applicants who registered for ORMatch but did not obtain a position can use the NMS Match System to send applications online to programs with positions available. Individuals who did not register for ORMatch prior to the Rank Order List deadline but are seeking positions during the Post-Match Process must send applications to programs directly.
