March 26, 2025

Events

Phase II Match Results Now Available

Results for Phase II of the Match are now available in the NMS Match System to participating applicants, programs, and APPIC DPA. Match result notification emails have been sent to all participants. If you have not received your Phase II Match result email, log in to the NMS Match System and access your Match result online.

Internship Training Directors must send letters of confirmation of the Phase II Match result to matched applicants and their academic Directors of Clinical Training, in accordance with APPIC Match Policies (see policy #9).

No information on unfilled positions or unmatched applicants is provided in the NMS Match System. However, APPIC will operate a Post-Match Vacancy Service (PMVS) to assist eligible unmatched applicants in finding internship positions that remain available.

Internship sites that have available positions may now notify APPIC if they want their positions listed in the PMVS. No other action to fill positions remaining available after Phase II is to be taken before the PMVS opens for applicants at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2025.

March 19, 2025

Events

Phase II Match Results will be available on March 26, 2025

Results of Phase II of the Match will be released to applicants, internships, and doctoral programs on March 26, 2025.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 26, applicants, internships, and doctoral programs can log into the NMS Match System to access their Phase II Match results. Results will also be sent to all Phase II participants via email by 9:00 am Eastern Time.

Training Directors must send letters of confirmation of the Phase II result to matched applicants and their academic Directors of Clinical Training no later than 7 days following receipt of the Match results, in accordance with APPIC Match Policies.

Internship programs that have open positions may notify APPIC that they want their positions listed in the Post-Match Vacancy Service (PMVS). PMVS is a process that occurs after the completion of both phases of the APPIC Match, and allows eligible unmatched students to locate vacant internship positions.

March 12, 2025

Events

Phase II Rank Order List Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2025

Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for Phase II of the Match must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Applicants who do not intend to submit a Rank Order List for Phase II of the Match must withdraw from the Match.

Internships that have no acceptable applicants to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the Match because it no longer has positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

February 28, 2025

Events

NMS Match System Open for Phase II Rankings

The NMS Match System is now open for applicants and programs to submit rankings for Phase II of the APPIC Match.

The Phase II Rank Order List deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Rank Order Lists must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by the deadline to be used in the Match. Applicants and programs that do not intend to submit a Rank Order List for Phase II must also indicate this in the NMS Match System by the Rank Order List deadline.

We strongly recommend that applicants and programs enter and certify Rank Order Lists well before the deadline date to avoid potential problems near the deadline.

We also want to remind you of several best practices that you should use when submitting a Rank Order List for the Match. Information about ranking strategy is available in a previous What’s New article.

February 25, 2025

Event

NMS Match System Open for Phase II Updates

Applicants and programs eligible to participate in Phase II of the Match can now update their status and profile information in the NMS Match System. NMS Interview is also available to applicants and programs participating in Phase II.

Programs will be able to view and download applications from Phase II applicants in the AAPI system beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 28, 2025.

All positions that remained unfilled in Phase I of the Match must be offered to applicants in Phase II. Very limited exceptions are outlined in APPIC Match Policy 10b. Additional positions that become available after Phase I of the Match may also be offered in Phase II of the Match.

Programs are not able to change the number of positions offered by a program in Phase II using the NMS Match System. Requests to add or remove positions in Phase II must be submitted by the Training Director to NMS in writing. Instructions for submitting a request to change the number of positions offered are available on the Match website. Requests received by NMS will be directed to APPIC for approval.

February 25, 2025

Best Practices

Tips for Using NMS Interview in Phase II

Internship sites can use NMS Interview to schedule interviews in Phase II, whether or not they used the module in Phase I. Below are some key recommendations for making the most of NMS Interview in Phase II.

For Internship Sites

Before setting up your Phase II interviews, we recommend printing or exporting a copy of your itinerary from Phase I for your records.

1. Consider setting up new interview type(s) for Phase II
If feasible, create new Interview Type(s) specifically for Phase II. This is particularly useful for sites that plan to re-interview candidates, as it improves organization and simplifies importing candidates into your Phase II Rank Order List(s).

2. Create events for Phase II interviews
Add new interview events with appropriate dates and times for your Phase II interviews.

3. Organize your candidates with Group assignments
You can assign a Group to one or more candidates on your Candidate List. You can use groups to distinguish Phase I candidates from your Phase II candidates. If your site used NMS Interview in Phase I, we recommend:

• Assigning all Phase I candidates to a designated group (e.g., "Phase1") to keep them separate from Phase II candidates.
• Creating new group names for Phase II candidates (e.g., "Phase2", "Phase2-Track1", "Phase2-Track2").

This approach makes it easier to filter and manage candidates within the system.

4. Notify candidates of your invitation date
Email candidates in advance to let them know when interview invitations will be sent. Candidates appreciate knowing the date and approximate time, as it helps ensure a fair and equitable scheduling process.

5. Send interview invitations to candidates
Send your interview invitations and candidates will self-schedule into available timeslots. You can also update an event after it is scheduled and notify your candidates of any changes.

⚠ Important: Candidates can only schedule interviews for events that exist at the time their invitation is sent. If you plan to re-interview a candidate from Phase I, be sure to send them a new invitation.

Alternative Option: Delete Phase I Interview Data
If you prefer to start fresh, you have the option to delete all Phase I interview data from the Interview Settings page. This action will permanently delete all candidates, events, records on the message log, invitations, and scheduled interviews. However, Interview Types will remain intact.

⚠ Caution: This action is irreversible. If you choose to proceed, be sure to export any necessary records in advance. Additionally, notify your Phase I candidates, as their interview data with your program —including scheduled interviews —will be permanently removed from the system.

For Applicants

1. Confirm your interview details online
Log into the NMS Match System before your interview(s) to review event details. The most up-to-date information—including meeting links (e.g., Zoom, Teams), locations, and instructions—is always available in the system.

2. Filter your schedule
Use the Filter button in the Interview Calendar to control which events are displayed. You can streamline your calendar by selecting the option to view only scheduled interviews, helping you focus on upcoming events without unnecessary distractions.

3. Be aware of Phase I interview data deletion by programs
If you scheduled interviews using NMS Interview in Phase I, you can print a copy of your itinerary from Phase I for your records. If a program chooses to delete its Phase I interview data, your interview with that program will be permanently removed from the NMS Match System.

February 21, 2025

Event

Phase I Match Results Now Available

Results for Phase I of the Match are now available to applicants, programs, and APPIC Doctoral Program Associates in the NMS Match System. Match result notification emails have been sent to all participants. If you have not received your Phase I Match result email, log in to the NMS Match System and access your match result online.

Internships and matched applicants are encouraged to contact each other to acknowledge the result. According to APPIC Match Policies, internships must send a letter (or email) of appointment to each applicant matched to their site, with a copy to each applicant's academic Director of Clinical Training, within seven days following receipt of the Match results.

Applicants who did not obtain a position in Phase I and internships that did not fill all of their positions or have new positions available may participate in Phase II of the Match. Applicants who have not yet registered for the Match can register to participate in Phase II with explicit authorization from their DCT. More information about participating in Phase II is available on the APPIC website.

Phase II applicants and programs can access the NMS Match System to update their status and profile information for Phase II (e.g., withdraw or reactivate, update contact information, etc.) beginning on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

February 7, 2025

Event

Phase I Results will be Available February 21, 2025

Results for Phase I of the Match will be released to applicants, internships, and doctoral programs on February 21, 2025.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, doctoral programs, as well as every applicant and training site that participated in Phase I can log into the NMS Match System to access their Phase I Match results. Results will also be sent to all participants via email between 8:00 am and 9:00 am Eastern Time. Due to unreliable email exchanges and inbound servers, we cannot guarantee a delivery time for the emails.

Internship Training Directors and matched applicants are encouraged (though not required) to contact each other after 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 21, 2025, to acknowledge the result. According to APPIC Match Policies, internships must send a letter of confirmation to each applicant matched to their site, with a copy to each applicant's academic Director of Clinical Training, within seven days following receipt of the Match results.

Applicants who did not obtain a position in Phase I and internships that did not fill all of their positions or have new positions available may participate in Phase II of the Match.

February 5, 2025

Best Practices

Ranking Guidance For Federal Grant-Funded Internships and Federal Hiring Freeze

Due to recent Executive Orders, there is some uncertainty about whether or not psychology internships with the Bureau of Prisons (BoP) and those that receive any type of grant funding from federal programs (e.g., HRSA, GPE, BHWET) will be able to offer positions in the APPIC Match for the 2025-2026 training year.

As a result of this uncertainty, APPIC is providing the following guidance to affected internships and applicants considering those internships.

• For Internships Supported by Federal Grant Money: If federal funding remains uncertain, these programs should be withdrawn from Phase I of the Match in the NMS Match System unless the parent institution has made a firm commitment that it will support the positions for the 2025-2026 training year from other sources of funding (e.g., the institution's own budget) if federal funding does not come through.
• For Internships at the Bureau of Prisons (BoP): Training Directors should submit their Rank Order Lists in the NMS Match System by the Phase I Rank Order List deadline. Those programs will remain in the Match only if APPIC can confirm that funding is assured. If APPIC does not receive notice that BoP programs are exempt from a federal hiring freeze, APPIC will remove these programs from Phase I of the Match before the matching process is conducted.
• For All Applicants Considering Affected Internships: Applicants should enter and certify their Rank Order Lists in the NMS Match system as if all programs are exempt from the hiring freeze or withholding of grants and are available to be filled. This allows as much time as possible for a decision to be made regarding the exemption status of positions. If positive news is received about the positions at the last minute, your rankings are already in the system and ready to use for matching purposes. If positive news is not received, the program will be withdrawn before the Match is processed and your list will be processed by the matching algorithm as if you had never ranked the withdrawn program.

Questions about an individual internship program's participation in the Match should be directed to that program's Training Director. Questions about the information in this article may be directed to the APPIC Match Coordinator, Dr. Greg Keilin, at 512-410-0002 or gkeilin@gmail.com.

January 31, 2025

Event

Phase I Rank Order List Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 7, 2025

Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for Phase I of the Match must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Applicants who do not intend to submit a Rank Order List for Phase I of the Match must withdraw from Phase I.

Internships that have no acceptable applicants to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the Match because it no longer has positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 7, 2027.

January 20, 2025

Event

Phase I Rankings Now Open

The NMS Match System is now open for applicants and programs to submit Rank Order Lists for Phase I of the APPIC Match.

The Phase I Rank Order List deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 7, 2025. Rank Order Lists must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by the deadline to be used in the Match. We strongly recommend that applicants and programs enter and certify Rank Order Lists well before the deadline date to avoid potential problems near the deadline.

Applicants and programs that used NMS Interview to schedule interviews can easily import their scheduled programs and applicants into their Rank Order Lists. Instructions for importing rankings from NMS Interview are available on the Rankings User Guide for Applicants and Rankings User Guide for Internships.

Applicants that do not intend to submit rankings for Phase I of the Match must withdraw from Phase I using NMS Match System. Internships that have no acceptable applicants to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the Match because it no longer has positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 7, 2027.

January 20, 2025

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
You may rank as many choices as you wish. By submitting a longer list of choices, you may reduce the likelihood of being left without a match. Adding more choices to your list does not jeopardize the chance of matching with your most preferred choices.

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.

October 25, 2024

Event

NMS Community Call - NMS Interview

NMS Interview is a new module in the NMS Match System that provides an easy and automated way for internships to schedule their interviews.

APPIC hosted a community call about NMS Interview for training sites on October 23, 1:00 pm Eastern Time.

The call covered:

• How to set up your interview schedule
• How to add candidates and send invitations
• How to manage and view your interview schedule in real-time

Watch the Recording →

We have also updated our Interviews FAQs to address questions that arose during the webinar. Answers to the questions from the webinar are flagged as New on the FAQ page.

If you have questions about NMS Interview, please email psychint@natmatch.com.

October 10, 2024

Features

Add and Manage Account Users

Training Directors can add new secondary users to their accounts in the NMS Match System.

Secondary users will have restricted permissions in the NMS Match System. They have read-only access to the training site and program information (e.g., participation status, positions offered, profile information, results, etc.), full access to interview information, but no access to rankings information. They will also be copied on relevant emails sent to the Training Director from the NMS Match System (e.g., confirmations, reminders, etc.). Secondary users can be removed from the system by the Training Director at any time.

This new feature is particularly useful for Training Directors who want to:

• Have a coordinator or assistant create and manage the training site’s interview schedule
• Keep other people informed of communications and the training site’s status in the Match.

Training Directors can log in to the NMS Match System and add new users from the Account section.

July 29, 2024

Features

New Features in NMS Interview

NMS Interview is an online interview scheduling module integrated into the NMS Match System that provides an easy and automated way for training sites and applicants to schedule their interviews.

While internship programs are not required to use NMS Interview, the APPIC Board strongly recommends its use (including by programs that have used another scheduling system in the past) as it is integrated into the NMS Match System and provides efficiencies for both programs and applicants. The benefits to applicants increase as more programs use a single system for interview scheduling.

Updates for the 2025 Match

We have added several enhancements to NMS Interview this year.