Addiction Medicine Match Participation
For the 2026-2027 appointment year, addiction medicine is participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. This Match is specific to ACGME-accredited programs. Opportunities still exist for those seeking a fellowship position for the 2026-2027 appointment year. Learn more.
Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match Participation Timeline
| NRMP Preloads the R3 System |
May 2025 |
| ERAS 2026 Season Begins on June 4, 2025. EFDO will distribute tokens to fellowship applicants on June 5, 2025 |
June 4 & 5, 2025 |
| ERAS - July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 am ET. Be sure to check with the programs you are interested in to see if they use ERAS. |
July 2, 2025 |
| ERAS - July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 am ET. |
July 16, 2025 |
| NRMP Welcome Newsletter |
August 2025 |
| NRMP (Match) Registration Opens |
August 27, 2025 |
| Rank List Opens |
October 1, 2025 |
| Quota Change Deadline (Programs) |
October 29, 2025 |
| Rank List Deadline |
November 19, 2025 |
| Match Day |
December 3, 2025 |
| ERAS 2026 Season Ends |
May 31, 2026 |
Benefits
Participation in the NRMP Match offers many benefits, including:
- Allows applicants and programs to consider all options before making a decision
- Creates an impartial venue for matching programs’ and applicants’ preferences
- Establishes a uniform date for appointments to GME programs
- Professionalizes the recruitment process
- Provides uniform time for both applicants and programs to make their selections without pressure
- Levels the playing field among programs
- Allows programs to interview more applicants
- Eliminates undue pressure on programs to select applicants before all interviews are complete
Match Processes and Policies
Visit the NRMP and ERAS websites for answers to frequently asked questions.
For Institutions and Programs
For Fellowship Applicants
ACAAM plays a sponsorship and convening role related to the Match and is committed to doing everything we can to support physicians in becoming experts in addiction medicine.
Contact ACAAM Member Services at [email protected] or 847.375.6861 with any questions.
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