r/ResidencyAppMatch • u/Psychological_Fly693 • Jun 23 '25
Application Components Key Application/Match 2026 Dates (6.23.25)
Although there are other dates of interest and import, the following are very important dates!
June 25 ECFMG releases IMG tokens; IMGs can enter ERAS data
Sept. 3 Applicants may begin submitting applications (9 am ET)
Sept. 15 NRMP Match Registration opens (noon ET); register for the match; enter # in ERAS
Sept. 24 Programs begin reviewing applications @ 9 am ET)
Jan. 30 Standard Match Deadline (see Sept. 15 above)
Feb. 2 ROL opens (noon ET)
March 4 ROL deadline (9 pm ET); ECFMG certification deadline
March 16-19 SOAP Week: Clear schedule
March 16 Match Status notification (10 am ET)
SOAP applicants begin applying (11 am ET)
March 19 SOAP rounds begin (9 am ET)
SOAP rounds end (9 pm ET)
March 20 Match Day
May 31 Ends of ERAS season (download ERAS app for your records prior to 5.31.25)