Getting Started
SSO Breast Match
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What is the SSO Breast Match?
The Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match (SSO Breast Match) is an Application Service and Matching Program that provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain positions of their choice, and to help programs obtain applicants of their choice.
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What's involved in participating in the SSO Breast Match?
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Identify Programs of Interest
Applicants should investigate programs of interest and determine whether or not they are participating in the SSO Breast Match.
Register to Participate in the SSO Breast Match
Applicants interested in programs offering positions in the SSO Breast Match must register online in the NMS Match System.
Apply and Interview
All applications are submitted to programs using the Application Service. The Application Service is an online tool that allows applicants to send applications to programs.
Submit Rank Order Lists
After applications and interviews are complete, each applicant and program submits a Rank Order List of preferred placements in the NMS Match System. The Rank Order List indicates your order of preference for the placements you are considering.
The Matching Algorithm Processes the Rankings
NMS uses a matching algorithm to process the preferences stated on the Rank Order Lists and place individuals into positions. The matching algorithm will place you into the most preferred program on your Rank Order List that ranks you and does not fill all its available positions with applicants it prefers.
Get Your Result
Match results will be released on the Match Results Day by email and online via the SSO Breast Match website.
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Am I eligible to participate in SSO Breast Match?
Any applicant seeking an appointment in the 2025-2026 fellowship academic year in a breast surgical oncology fellowship training program may participate in the SSO Breast Match.
Applicants are encouraged to check with each program regarding its eligibility requirements for admission.
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How do I register for the SSO Breast Match?
You register for the SSO Breast Match online in the NMS Match System. You will need to provide information about yourself, accept the SSO Breast Match Applicant Agreement, and pay a non-refundable registration fee.