AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellowship Match FAQs
Applicants
The AMIA match is based on the same underlying “Stable Marriage” algorithm as the NRMP match, with some additional features to support the funding constraints of CI programs. Like the NRMP, the AMIA match preferentially favors applicants so that they can match with the highest possible program on their list.
Though we are confident in the match algorithm on its own, because the Clinical Informatics match is still relatively small, we are able to perform an audit to ensure the results are accurate. This audit is performed by two independent individuals after all the applicant and program rank lists have been submitted, but before the results are posted.
Clinical Informatics training is unique in that fellows can come from any clinical specialty. In addition, many programs have funding constraints that must be considered in the match process. While attempts were made to join the NRMP, San Francisco Match and others, ultimately AMIA was the only group willing to invest in developing a match system for clinical informatics.
No. There is no additional fee to participate in the Match. Applicants are required to be current AMIA Full Members. Membership includes Match participation and access to the full range of AMIA member benefits. Match participants are eligible for AMIA Student/Trainee Membership, which is $50 annually.
AMIA is currently transitioning from a calendar-year membership model to a rolling 12-month membership cycle. During this transition, Match participants who join AMIA after November 1 will initially receive a membership expiration date of June 30, 2027. Once registered for the Match, their membership will be automatically extended through December 31, 2027, ensuring membership remains active throughout the Match cycle.
Yes, once the Commit Deadline arrives it is final. Up until that time, you can decommit and update your preferences and commit as needed. The deadline to finalize your commitment is December 8, 2025.
A successful match establishes a binding agreement between the applicant and the fellowship program. However, fellowship appointments remain contingent upon the applicant meeting all institutional employment, credentialing, licensure, and onboarding requirements established by the sponsoring institution. Applicants should discuss any such requirements with programs before submitting their rank order lists.
You will find your results by logging into the Match portal on December 18 after 12:00 p.m. EST. If you matched, the program you matched to will be listed and the program director will contact you.
If you did not match, you may participate in post-match offer process.
The post-match process begins December 19, 2025 and participation is voluntary.
Programs
Yes. All programs/institutions must be a member of the Academic Forum Program to participate in the match.
No. Programs must have funding confirmed before the Match opens to applicants. Only funded positions should be offered through the Match. Positions contingent upon future or uncertain funding decisions should not be included in the Match process.
Writers have full access to add, edit, and submit rank of applicants.
Readers only have read only privileges.
Yes, all participants in the match need to be current in an AMIA individual membership.
There is no “admin” access provided for program coordinators or other administrators without AMIA individual membership.
Please contact AMIA to have your ID linked to your program.