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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. 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 "About the Match" 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.

Once you have selected your programs, download a CAS distribution list. The CAS distribution list must be submitted online. When you are done selecting your programs, click on the “SUBMIT” button. You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days listing all your selections and links to payment options. Please make sure you enter your correct registration number and specialty when submitting payment. Credit card payments are processed within 2 business days and checks may take up to 5 business days to be processed. Payments by check must be mailed with check coupon to:

SF Match
c/o Wells Fargo Lockbox Services
SF Matching Program Dept #34059
3440 Walnut Ave., Bldg A, 2nd Floor
Fremont, CA 94538

All CAS materials must be mailed to:

SF Match
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

PS: You may send your distribution list before or after sending your CAS application and support documents. Applications will only be distributed to programs once all your required documents, distribution list and payment for distribution have been received and processed.

Step 4 - Preparing your CAS application and support documents

Download and read the CAS Instruction Manual from the website.
Download and fill your CAS application form.
Gather all required documents and mail everything in one package in our office.

Step 5 - Confirming status of your application

You will be receiving automated email confirmations through out the application process phases:

1) Confirmation Email – CAS application package received
You will receive a confirmation email when we receive and identity that a CAS package from you has arrived in our office. The email is sent to the address we have on file at the time we receive your application. If you would like your confirmation email to be sent to a different address, please email or call our office to update your information prior to the arrival of your package.

2) Confirmation Email – Application is distributed
You will receive email confirmation that your application has been distributed to your selected programs.

Step 6 – Interviews

Programs will contact applicants who have been selected for interview. Method of contact varies from program to program. Please contact your programs to find out how they will be sending invitations for interview.

Step 7 – 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 are sent to you via email within 2 business days of receipt of your form.