What is the ERAS application?

Getting into medical school was a lot of work. You spent years studying hard to become qualified as a doctor. Finally, it’s time to take your medical career to the next level—and get accepted into your preferred residency program in the United States. All that stands between you and your career as a working physician is the last step—the ERAS.

Are you prepared to submit your ERAS application? Do you know the ERAS timeline – and have you got an ERAS checklist to guide you?  How will you outshine thousands of other talented applicants from top medical schools throughout the US and around the world? You’ve gone too far to make a critical mistake at the end. MedApplications can provide you with the professional guidance you need to excel on the ERAS– and a great deal more.

Applying in both the US and Canada: ERAS and CaRMS

The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) is a residency application process that medical graduates use to secure a medical residency in the United States. The application is specific to the US, but success in it opens doors to jobs in the medical field worldwide in almost any specialty. 

A successful ERAS application will help you land a placement at the residency program in the United States that you want most.

Are you planning to apply to residency programs in both the United States and Canada? Be aware that the Canadian-equivalent to the ERAS—the CaRMS— runs your application before the ERAS in most cases, and therefore takes precedence. Applying for both, therefore, will likely remove you from potential matches with the ERAS.

How does the ERAS algorithm work?

The algorithm evaluates your application holistically, taking into account your submitted rank order lists (ROLs), your candidate suitability, and your credentials. It then uses all that data to determine your residency match.

When is the ERAS deadline?

As deadlines may change from year to year, consult the ERAS timeline for Residency Applicants here.

What are the requirements for the ERAS application?

There are various components of the ERAS application that go into determining your overall rank. They are:

  • The USMLE, or the United States Medical Licensing Examination is essential to your AAMC ERAS application. Be aware that all of your USMLE attempts and scores will be recorded on a transcript which the ERAS board will consider in its decision making.
  • Your medical school transcript. While many schools report a pass or fail, some states indicate Honours designations for exceptionally well-performing students. In addition to high marks, academic awards can improve your ERAS score significantly.
  • Letters of recommendation. This is a chance for you to verify the authenticity of the claims in your application. Take the time to choose the ideal referees and be sure you know the ERAS letter of recommendation deadline.
  • The MSPE, or the Medical Student Performance Evaluation. It records all your academic and non-academic activities throughout medical school.

What are the steps for the AAMC ERAS application?

Here are the steps to completion of your ERAS application:

  1. Register on the MyERAS portal with a token from the Dean’s Office. This online portal allows you to complete your medical residency application, choose programs, and upload necessary documentation.
  2. The Dean’s Office uploads your supporting documents 
  3. An examination board processes transcript requests.
  4. The Program Directors’ WorkStation (PDWS) sends all of your application materials to the desired programs.

What is the ERAS cost – and how does the ERAS token request work? 

In order to sign up on the MyERAS website, you’ll need a token, which is a 14-digit code sent to your email address alongside detailed instructions. A non-refundable $130.00 fee is necessary for the token.

It’s recommended that you add [email protected] to your email list to ensure it reaches you. You can use that address to request support if you do not receive the token. Remember that one token can be used for as many specialties as you want.

Finally, print out the confirmation page, as it serves as the receipt.

Three reasons you need MedApplications to prepare for the ERAS:

  1. Land your medical residency at your desired school in the United States – Landing a placement at your top residency program isn’t easy when you’re competing with thousands of applicants. MedApplications ensures that you receive all the guidance and preparation you need so that you can stand out from the competition.
  2. Learn all the nuances of the ERAS – Why risk a less desirable match—or no match at all—by applying to the ERAS on your own? Completing a strong ERAS application requires the guidance of a top professional. Your doctor advisor will work with you to ensure that your ERAS application adheres to best practices, submission guidelines, and helps to distinguish you as a notch above other candidates.
  3. Be guided through ERAS by American doctors in your specialties – Learn the ins-and-outs of the ERAS from a specialist in your specific field. MedApplications pairs you up with a qualified American doctor who can guide you through your ERAS application, interviews, and supporting documents, while providing you with hands-on experience. You’ll benefit greatly from the advice of a doctor in your field who’s experienced the ERAS before.

Tap into the expertise of our physicians spanning a wide variety of fields

With MedApplications, you will have access to an entire consulting team of American medical physicians from a variety of specialties, including:

  • Family medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • General surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Urology
  • Opthalmology
  • Internal medicine
  • Radiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Psychiatry
  • …And many more

You’ll be paired with a physician specific to your field for personalized guidance. Tap into this/her first-hand experience with ERAS to help you succeed and ultimately attain your residency of choice.

Why else should you choose a ERAS service with MedApplications?

Getting accepted at the right American residency is critical to your career as an MD. Only MedApplications arms you with the personalized and professional guidance to complete a winning ERAS application.

Get strategic help with clinical electives

The right clinical electives can significantly boost your ERAS, and help you attain your preferred residency match. At MedApplications, we help you select and coordinate these electives based on strategic input from doctors in your desired specialty. Get to know the landscape of your upcoming electives. We’ll guide you on how to attain reference letters and position all your elective work in the most positive light to make a standout impression on ERAS evaluators.

Gain access to our growing network for Canadian medical specialists

Tap into our deep experience and MD insights to hone your performance, streamline your selections, perfect your documents— and ultimately get the perfect match from the CaRMS algorithm.

Get matched: Our track record of success says it all: we’ve been getting medical graduates like you matched to their top residency choice for more than 12 years!

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Learn everything you need to know about the ERAS match from our experienced doctors

ERAS is one of the most demanding residency applications. Students compete with a pool of thousands of graduates for the same few positions. If you want to make your application stand out, it’s beneficial to get advice from experienced physicians who have been through the process before.

The MedApplications team of doctors have experience not only in the ERAS, but also in post-graduate fellowships such as trauma and critical care. They can tell you what the program looks for in its applicants.

Experience the MedApplications difference

MedApplications simplifies the entire ERAS process by providing you with a winning combination of services to ensure you are entirely prepared. 

Our MedApplications ERAS prep programs include:

  • Mock interviews and interview strategy sessions to prepare you for the ERAS interview
  • Coaching by an American MD from your chosen medical specialty
  • Comprehensive assessments and reviews for all supporting ERAS documentation

Master the ERAS application with the right MedApplications program for you:

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Comprehensive ERAS® Residency Matching Program

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Launch your career as an American doctor with a truly outstanding ERAS application

The ERAS matching process is incredibly competitive and can determine the fate of your medical career in the United States. Improve your chances of getting the right match by preparing with MedApplications.

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