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Steps - from start to finish

Step 1 - Register for the Match

The registration form is available online in PDF format.
Fill out the registration form and click on the “SUBMIT” button.
You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days containing your:

• Pending registration number
• Username and password to view the online directory
• Links to payment options

Select payment method by clicking on the appropriate link listed on your confirmation email.

NOTE: If the link does not work, copy and paste the entire link to your browser.
Please note that you must include your pending registration number and specialty match when submitting payment. Your pending registration number becomes your permanent registration number when payment is received.

Step 2 – Access your timeline

Select “Key Dates” from "Getting Started" button to view important dates related to your specialty Match.

Step 3 – Select your programs

Login to the online directory to view the list of available programs. The online directory listings are maintained by the training programs. Call programs individually to obtain any additional information you don’t find in the directory. SF Match does not have additional information other than what you see in the online directory.

Step 4 - Applying to programs

Central Application Service (CAS) is available for all Ophthalmology subspecialties except for Neuro-Ophthalmology and Pathology. Applicants applying for subspecialties with CAS available are allowed to distribute up to 8 applications initially at no additional cost. Additional applications can be distributed for an extra fee. Programs with no CAS available must be contacted directly for application information and materials.

Step 5– Interviews

Programs will contact applicants who have been selected for interview. Method of contact varies from program to program. Please contact programs if you have questions about how they will be sending invitations for interview.

Step 6– Submit rank list

After your interviews and before the Match deadline, submit your rank list to our office. Rank lists are submitted online. Confirmation for your rank list choices is sent to you via email within 2 business days of receipt of your form.