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Transition to Residency Resources for Students

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The AAMC is deeply committed to improving the transition to residency for students, from the beginning of the specialty research and selection process through the completion of residency and on to clinical practice. Supporting the well-being, training, professional development, and equitable treatment of all medical students and residents is critical to the health of the United States.

The resources on this page demonstrate how the AAMC is helping students as they navigate their transition to residency. The resources support the nine Undergraduate Medical Education-Graduate Medical Education Review Committee (UGRC) themes:

  1. Collaboration and Continuous Quality Improvement
  2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
  3. Trustworthy Advising and Definitive Resources
  4. Outcome Framework and Assessment Processes
  5. Away Rotations 
  6. Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review
  7. Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes
  8. Educational Continuity and Resident Readiness
  9. Health and Wellness
What You Need to Know about the 2025 ERAS® Application Season

Information about the 2025 MyERAS® application and how applicants can share more information about their experiences and career goals with residency and fellowship programs.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Program Signaling for the 2025 MyERAS® Application Season

Information about how residency applicants and December cycle fellowship applicants who are applying to participating programs can use program signals to show their interest.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

ERAS Applicant Worksheet

A printable worksheet that will help students as the begin to complete their ERAS applications.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

ERAS Statistics

Current and historical data and survey results related to ERAS applicants and applications.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) Infographic

A new resource that provides information to assist students and advisors guiding students through the process of developing individual away rotation strategies.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Trustworthy Advising and Definitive Resources 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Residency Explorer

The only tool that combines data and expertise from nine organizations to allow students to research individual residency programs and compare themselves to applicants who previously matched at those programs.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Trustworthy Advising and Definitive Resources 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

​Residency & Fellowship Applicant Interview Preparation Guide

A comprehensive guide to help students navigate the residency and fellowship interview processes. Learn more about how to prepare for interviews, the interview formats you may encounter, and the questions and topics that are covered during interviews.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Interview Resources for Residency Applicants

Resources to find out what you can expect throughout the interview process, including tips for preparing for interviews, a guide to virtual interviews, and advice from current residents.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes

Interviews in GME: Where Do We Go From Here?

Five considerations for programs as they decide whether to use a virtual interview format.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes

Preparing for Virtual Residency Interviews (Video)

A recording of a webinar during which AAMC and program representatives provide insight into what to expect during virtual interviews as well as resources to help you prepare. (Register for webinar to access recording.)

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes

New ERAS Research Findings for the ERAS 2024-2025 Application Season (Video)

In the ERAS 2024 season, the AAMC teams integrated new content into the MyERAS application to better facilitate holistic review and improve the application screening process.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Prep for Success in your Virtual Interview Webinar (Video)

A webinar that provides tips and guidance to help you prepare for virtual interviews.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Careers in Medicine®

A comprehensive career-planning program based on fit to help you make career decisions that leave you happy and satisfied as well as successfully land a residency position in your desired specialty.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Trustworthy Advising and Definitive Resources 

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

AAMC Transition to Residency Tools for a Successful Residency Application (Video)

A webinar highlighting several AAMC tools to assist students during their transition to residency, such as Careers in Medicine, the Residency Explorer research tool, interview tips, and an overview of the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Trustworthy Advising and Definitive Resources

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes

Report on Residents

An online collection of data tables that provide information on certain characteristics of residency applicants and residents, as well as information on post-residency professional activities.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

  • Outcome Framework and Assessment Processes 

  • Educational Continuity and Resident Readiness 

Apply Smart for Residency

A series of resources that explain the residency application process and ensure that an applicant and program are the right fit.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Trustworthy Advising and Definitive Resources 

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes 

Transition in Medical Education Toolkits

Three toolkits (two new ones and one revised from its 2021 version) to help guide programs and learners as they progress through the medical education continuum.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Educational Continuity and Resident Readiness
  • Health and Wellness
Supplemental ERAS Application Data and Reports

Data and reports providing a summary of the current analysis of the supplemental ERAS application for the operational pilot year.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Equitable, Mission-Driven Application Review 

  • Optimization of Application, Interview, and Selection Processes

Graduation Questionnaire (GQ)

A national questionnaire administered by the AAMC that seeks to identify and address issues critical to the future of medical education and the well-being of medical students.

Supports these UGRC Themes:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion