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. EFDO will release tokens to fellowship applicants in early June. June 2025
ERAS - July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 am ET, exact date yet to be published. Be sure to check with the programs you are interested in to see if they use ERAS. July 2025
ERAS - July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 am ET, exact date yet to be published. July 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.