Residency Match Timeline

The 2026 AANMC Residency Application Cycle opens October 26, 2025. You can view past participating residency sites in the AANMC application portal. Final sites will be available by the start of the application process.

Want to work at a clinic that does not currently offer a CNME approved residency? Create your own experience! Email [email protected] to find out more.

As you start looking at residency sites and put together your application, consider the following to build your resume:

  • Network with and shadow residency site directors and other health professionals
  • Arrange  preceptorship opportunities over school breaks

Schedule a meeting with your school’s residency director or contact [email protected] to speak with a residency director at one of the supervising schools.

If you are experiencing difficulty with any component of this process, please reach out immediately to [email protected].

Sunday, October 26-Saturday, November 1, 2025Naturopathic Residency Week
Sunday, October 26, 2025Residency Portal Opens
Sunday, October 26, 2025 (2 PM ET)Phase I Virtual Q&A Session
Sunday, November 16, 2025 (2 PM ET)Site Showcase Part 1
Saturday, December 6, 2025 (4 PM ET)Site Showcase Part 2
Sunday, January 25, 2026 (2 PM ET)Phase II Virtual Q&A Session
Thursday, January 29, 2026Residency Application Period Opens
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)Deadline Faculty Evaluations & School Transcripts
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)Deadline Submit Credentials Order
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)Deadline to Submit Applications, Application Period Ends
Monday, March 30, 2026Interview Period Begins
Wednesday, May 13, 2026Interview Period Ends, Rank List Submission Opens
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (8 PM ET)Deadline to Submit Rank List
Friday, May 29, 2026 (8 PM ET)MATCH DAY
Monday, June 8, 2026 (8 PM ET)Letter of Commitment Deadline
Thursday, June 11, 2026Post-Match Advertising Begins

Payment method on file must be current for payment processing. Failed payments will disqualify candidates from this Match cycle.

Students may apply to more than one site.

All students must submit a rank list even if only one application was submitted.

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