Addiction Medicine Match Participation

For the 2027-2028 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

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.

• About ERAS
• ERAS Policies
• Match Communication Code of Conduct

For Institutions and Programs

• ERAS FAQs
• The Match Process for Institutions and Programs 
• Registration, Ranking, and Results (R3) system
• Match Process FAQs for Institutions and Programs

For Fellowship Applicants

• ERAS for Fellowship Applicants
• The Match Process Guide/Instructional Video for Applicants
• Match Process FAQs for Fellowship Applicants
• Fellowship Match Checklist

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.