Applicant Request for Waiver or Deferral

NOTE: You are required to notify your matched program director of your request and the rationale. If you have not yet done so, STOP and inform your matched program director that you will be submitting a request.

First Name *

First Name

Last Name *

Last Name

Email *

example@example.com

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Cell Phone Number

By providing your cell phone number you agree the NRMP may call or text regarding your case.

NRMP ID *

AAMC ID

In which Match did you participate? *

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In which SMS Match did you participate? *

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Did you obtain this position through SOAP? *

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What year are/were you scheduled to begin training in the program? *

If you were supposed to begin training on July 1, 2022, please choose 2022.

What is the name of your specialty? *

(e.g. Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, etc.)

What is the NRMP Program Code?

(e.g. 1234567C0)

What is the name of the institution/hospital? *

(e.g. UT Southwestern, SUNY Downstate, University of Arizona - Tucson, etc.)

Program Director Name *

First Name

*

Last Name

Program Director Email

example@example.com

Are you requesting a waiver or deferral? *

A waiver releases you and the program from the binding match commitment; a deferral is a one-year delayed start of training. A deferral MUST be agreed to by both parties.

Why are you requesting a waiver? (Categorical and Preliminary positions do NOT qualify for Change of Specialty) *

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Why are you requesting a deferral? *

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Is this related to an inability to obtain a Statement of Need? *

Select One

Country of citizenship *

What specialty do you intend to change to? *

(e.g. Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, etc.) Request must be received no later than January 15 prior to the start of training. Requests received after January 15 prior to the start of training will NOT be approved.

Please provide a detailed explanation for your request: *

Please include all relevant information, context, and applicable timelines necessary for the NRMP to understand the situation.

If your waiver is approved, what are your plans for the upcoming year? *

If your deferral is approved, what are your plans for the upcoming year?

If your waiver is denied, will you honor your binding commitment? *

PLEASE NOTE: Choosing "NO" indicates that you will not honor the binding commitment regardless of the waiver outcome. Once confirmed, the NRMP will release the matched program from the match commitment and continue separately with your waiver.

Are you currently in a training program? *

Select One

Please provide the following information about your current training program:

Specialty Name: *

(e.g. Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, etc.)

What is the NRMP Program Code?

(e.g. 1234567C0)

Institution/Hospital Name *

(e.g. UT Southwestern, SUNY Downstate, University of Arizona - Tucson, etc.)

Current Program Director First Name *

First Name

Current Program Director Last Name *

Last Name

Program Director Email Address

example@example.com

Communication with Matched Program Director *

You have notified your matched program of the waiver/deferral request.

Contact of Relevant Parties *

The NRMP will review your request and contact your matched program director and all relevant parties.

Responsibility to Match Commitment during Waiver/Deferral Process *

While the waiver/deferral request is under review, you may not seek, apply for, discuss, interview for, or accept a position in another training program. Doing so may result in a violation investigation.

Potential Outcome of Waiver/Deferral Process *

If the waiver/deferral is not granted, you will be expected to honor your match commitment. Failure to do so may result in a violation investigation.

NRMP Decision of Waiver/Deferral *

NRMP has sole discretion to grant or deny a requested waiver or deferral. NRMP’s decision is final and is not subject to challenge in arbitration, by judicial review, or by review of a third party.

By submitting this form, you are confirming that you wish to move forward with the waiver process. The NRMP will begin processing your request. *

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Please verify *

Please upload documentation to support your request - 3 file maximum

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Once the NRMP receives your request, you will have the opportunity to submit additional documentation if necessary.

Please review all information carefully before submitting your request.

Applicant Request for Waiver or Deferral

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Tell us about your request:

Terms and Conditions for NRMP Waiver/Deferral Request