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ERAS® Information for Program Staff

The Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) is an integrated suite of tools that streamlines the residency and fellowship application and documents distribution process. It provides applicants with the ability to build and deliver their application and supporting materials either individually or as a package to residency and fellowship programs. It also provides a streamlined experience for Designated Dean’s Offices, letter of recommendation (LoR) authors, and program directors.

ERAS Program Director’s WorkStation (PDWS)

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The AAMC-Thalamus Strategic Collaboration

The AAMC-Thalamus collaboration is increasing transparency and making the residency and fellowship recruitment process easier for applicants and programs.

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ERAS Analytics: FAQs for Institutions

Do you have questions about the new ERAS Analytics for Designated Institution Officials? Review these frequently asked questions to gain access and learn more about the five data reports that you can now update daily.

Latest ERAS News, Data, and Program Staff Resources

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Latest ERAS News and Announcements

Catch up on program advancements from 2022 and what’s coming in 2023 — and beyond.

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ERAS Statistics

2022 ERAS statistics are up to date and ready for use. Current, historical, and cross specialty application data are all available.

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PDWS Community Site

The PDWS Community is a private, members-only space to find answers, watch webinar recordings, participate in discussions with other program staff, and get assistance from the ERAS team.

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ERAS® Timeline for Programs

Keep track of key ERAS application season dates for residency and fellowship programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to the most common questions from program staff about using the ERAS platform.

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AAMC and ERAS Policies

Find out about the policies that guide ERAS service usage.

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Training

The PDWS is designed to be easy to use, and there are numerous resources and trainings to help program staff learn how to maximize its selection features to support holistic review and streamline their program’s application process.

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Joining the ERAS Program

Ready to get started? Here is all the information program staff need to know before they begin using the ERAS suite of selection tools.

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ERAS System-Participating Specialties and Programs

Review your program and specialty details to ensure applicants can base their application strategies on the most up-to-date information available.

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Supplemental ERAS Application Data and Reports

New! Access data reports from both years of the supplemental ERAS application research project.

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Contact the ERAS program to submit a request or inquiry to the AAMC Support Center (ASC).

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