Tag: couples match
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Dual Physician Marriage Guide
Two residents, two specialties, one shared list of cities: that is dual physician marriage at Match time. Enter the Couples Match if you want to be placed together, and rank pairs of positions rather than individual programs. The rest of life as a pair of doctors is easier to plan once the Match is settled.…
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The Couples Match Explained
Two applicants, different specialties, hopes of the same city: how does the couples match work? Each partner applies separately, then the linked rank lists let the algorithm match them only to a pair of programs where both receive offers. If you are married to a doctor heading into residency applications, the sections below correct the…
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Physician Marriages
Situation What is supported Planning use Couples Match Any two applicants can enter the NRMP Main Match as a couple. Both partners link participation and pay an additional Couple’s Fee. The couple is matched to the most preferred pair of programs where each partner is offered a position. Decide together before registration and budget for…
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Couples Match Rank List Tips
Symptom First action Planning use The two lists have different lengths Add or remove pairs until each partner has the same number of ranks NRMP requires equal counts, so edit pairs together rather than trimming one list alone. The list keeps growing Check the limits: up to 20 unique program codes per partner before a…