Prior to the 2027 match cycle, the Spring Subspecialty Residency Match (SSRM) was called the Pediatric Subspecialty Match (PSM). This match was renamed to welcome programs across a variety of disciplines wishing to participate in a Spring match. You can learn more about the change by clicking here.
The 2027 SSRM match timeline is currently under review and will be posted shortly.
Updated July 3, 2025
2027 Spring Subspecialty Residency Match
Please refer back to this timetable regularly, as dates are subject to change.
January 2026
6 January 2026 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Program directors and administrators can add or remove file reviewers for their program(s) and create filters in preparation for file review.
Once file reviewers have been added, they will receive an email from CaRMS with instructions on how to create an account in CaRMS Online.
Applications will be available for review when file review opens.
13 January 2026 at 12:05 ET
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
28 January 2026 at 08:00 ET
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
February 2026
1 February 2026 - 1 March 2026
Interviews are conducted during this period. Programs are responsible for scheduling interviews with applicants directly.
March 2026
4 March 2026 at 14:00 ET
Programs must submit their rank order lists through CaRMS Online by 14:00 ET. If programs do not submit by today, postgraduate offices can submit on their behalf.
