Future matches – Fall Subspecialty Residency 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.
2027 Fall Subspecialty Residency Match
Filter and file reviewer setup
21 October 2026 at 12:00 (noon) 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.
2028 Fall Subspecialty Residency Match
12 August 2027 at 12:00 (noon) 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.
24 August 2027 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
1 September 2027 at 08:00 ET
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
4 to 26 September 2027
National interview period
Interviews are conducted during this period. Programs are responsible for scheduling interviews with applicants directly.
6 October 2027 at 14:00 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.
27 October 2027 at 12:00 (noon) 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.
2 November 2027 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
11 November 2027 at 14:00 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.
