FM/ES (Future Matches) — File Reviewers Timeline

FM/ES

Future matches – Family Medicine/Enhanced Skills Match

Future match timelines are provided to support match planning activities. These timelines are approved by the AFMC Resident Matching Committee (ARMC) and may be subject to change.

2026 Family Medicine/Enhanced Skills Match

2026 Timeline

2 September 2025 at 12:00 ET

Filter and file reviewer setup

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.

9 September 2025 at 12:05 ET

File review begins

Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.

7 October 2025 at 8:00 ET

Photos are unmasked

Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.

10 October to 28 November 2025

National interview period

Interviews are conducted during this period. Programs are responsible for scheduling interviews with applicants directly.

28 November 2025 at 12:00 ET

DEADLINE: Program rank order lists

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.

2027 Family Medicine/Enhanced Skills Match

2027 Timeline

1 September 2026 at 12:00 ET