RUSM 2027 Match Timeline: Key Dates

📅 June 24

• ERAS tokens are available through ECFMG—register your MyERAS account and begin uploading supporting documents.

• ResidencyCAS applicants can begin the account setup process through ECFMG.

📅 July 2

• Deadline to submit your MSPE Request Form, including your Noteworthy Characteristics. 

• To have a rotation included in your MSPE, all requirements—including your final grade, clinical evaluations, case logs, site survey, and (for core rotations) passing shelf exam score—must be received and processed by July 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

• If a final grade will not be available by the deadline, secure a strong Letter of Recommendation from that rotation. Letters of recommendation often carry significant weight during the residency selection process.

📅 August

• Review your Medtrics comments, as they will appear in your MSPE to ensure they are devoid of errors.

• Recommended latest date to take Step 2 CK: August 19, allowing adequate time for score reporting before residency applications are released to programs.

📅 September

• September 2: ERAS and ResidencyCAS applications open for submission.

• September 15: NRMP Match registration opens.

• September 17: ResidencyCAS application deadline.

• September 23: Residency programs begin reviewing ERAS and ResidencyCAS applications.

📅 October – February

• Residency interview season.

• Schedule a mock interview through OCA and continue preparing for interviews.

📅 March 2027

• March 3: NRMP Rank Order List certification deadline.

• March 15: Match Week and SOAP begin.

• March 19: 🎉 Match Day!

For the complete 2027 residency application timeline and additional resources, be sure to review the materials provided by the Office of Career Advisement (OCA).

🇨🇦 2027 CaRMS Match Timeline: Key Dates

Students planning to participate in the 2027 CaRMS Match should keep the following dates on their radar:

September 9, 2026: CarMS online opens

October 15, 2026: Program selection opens.

November 26, 2026: Deadline to submit application and documents. 

January 21, 2027: Ranking period begins

February 18, 2027: Rank order list deadline

March 2, 2027: Canadian MATCH Day

📅 July 2

• Deadline to submit your MSPR Request Form, including your Noteworthy Characteristics.

• To have a rotation included in your MSPE, all requirements—including your final grade, clinical evaluations, case logs, site survey, and (for core rotations) passing shelf exam score—must be received and processed by July 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

📅 September

• Attend the OCA Residency Interview Webinar to prepare for interview season.

📅 September 19–20

• NAC Examination window.

📅 August 19– October 21

• MCCQE Part I   examination window.

📅 January 5, 2027

• CaRMS online opens for applicants, and Québec program descriptions become available.

📅 March 2–23

• March 2: Access to CaRMS Online opens for unmatched applicants.

• March 15: Reference submission deadline.

• March 16: Application and supporting document submission deadline.

• March 23: Rank Order List period begins.

📅 April

• April 8: Rank Order List deadline.

• April 20: 🎉 CaRMS Match Day!

Visit the CaRMS wesbite regularly for the latest updates, program descriptions, and important announcements throughout the application cycle.