NRMP Statement On Interviewing

 The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has a statement on interviewing, which precedes the NRMP match for new American doctors, and that reflects concerns that the interviewing process has become congested.

NRMP Statement On Interviewing

"The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has heard the concerns of learners and programs in the medical education community about the interview process and wants to encourage equitable practices among applicants and programs. As such we have developed the following recommendations. Although especially true during the enduring times of the pandemic, the recommendations align with the NRMP’s long-standing commitment to maintaining a fair, efficient, reliable, and transparent process for all. Recommendations also foster well-being among all parties.

"NRMP Recommendations for Programs:

1. Programs should conduct all interviews virtually for the 2021-2022 cycle.

2. Programs should extend interview offers that equal, not exceed, the total number of available interview slots.

3. Applicants should be given a minimum of 48 hours to respond to an interview offer.

"NRMP Recommendations for Applicants:

1. Applicants should make timely decisions about interview offers and promptly notify programs in which they are no longer interested, freeing up interview slots.

2. Applicants should give ample, adequate (e.g., one week) notice to programs in the event they change their minds and decline accepted interviews."