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Residency Application Timeline

January - June

  • Preparation for US Residency may start as soon as possible
  • Planning early is crucial for overcoming schedule changes and unexpected delays
  • Portals and IDs Involved in Residency Application and Match
  • MyERAS: Official Residency Application Portal
  • AAMC ID: Unique Residency Application Identification Number
  • NRMP ID: Uniques Residency Match Identification Number
  • MyERAS Application Submission
  • Each Residency Program has an individualized application submission date
  • It is highly encouraged to have all application documents completed and certified by the last week of September

*Some programs do accept applications in October or November

Details below are for Application Season from June to March

For example: Match 2024 Application Season is from June 2023 to March 2024

US Clinical Experience and Research

  • US Clinical Experience
  • For Letter of Recommendation, plan USCE dates that allow letters to be uploaded by Application submission in September *
  • USCE may be obtained throughout the Application season (up to February of Match year)
  • *For USCE in October - Feb of Match year: USCE is helpful but LORs may be used for SOAP in March
*LOR validation may require 1-2 weeks once the letter is uploaded in MyERAS plan ahead for delays
  • Research
  • Research work is included in MyERAS according to the status at time of submission
  • Articles or abstracts may not be submitted as published work if they are not officially published by application submission

1. MyERAS Token

  • Log in to Oasis
    Click ERAS support services -> Click Residency Token -> Purchase
  • Register Token to begin application

Tip


Consider allocating a unique email address to all residency related correspondence
ECFMG Oasis

2. MyERAS Application

View Sample ERAS Application Worksheet
Sample Application

3. Gather Essential Documents

Personal Statement

"May be used to personalize the application to a specific program or to different specialties. There is not a limit to how many personal statements you may create; however, you may only assign one (1) for each program. Confirm assigned PS is appropriate for speciality." -AAMC

Schedule

Curriculum Vitae

A brief, informative summary of your abilities, education, and experiences. Format available below. Keep your external CV current; medical CV will be routinely requested for USCE, research opportunities, and letter of recommendation requests.

Schedule

LoR(s)

  • 3 - 4 LORs specialty-related
  • Request letters closer to rotation end date
  • Post-date to June of application season
  • Uploaded by GME or Doctor's office
  • ECFMG Guidelines

Schedule

Professional Picture

  • Dimensions: 2.5 in. x 3.5 in.
  • Resolution: 150dpi
  • File Size: 150kb
  • Background color: White, light gray preferred

Schedule

Transcripts & Certificates

  • Medical School Transcript
  • Graduation Certificate
  • USMLE Transcript
  • ECFMG Certificate (Step 1, Step 2 CK, Pathways, OET)

Schedule

LoR(s)

  • ECFMG Status Report
  • MSPE: ECFMG Guidelines
  • USMLE Transcript
  • IM-SEL: standardized and structured review of an applicant
  • IM-SEL Mock Up
  • IM-SEL Template

MyERAS Application

Tips

  • Consider allocating a unique email address to all residency-related correspondence.
  • Note all unique identification numbers, dates of all degrees and medical rotations/training in one document for quick reference

CV

  • Education
  • Professional Experience (Rotation)
  • Research Experience
  • Awards
  • More information coming soon

LOR

  • Request sent through MyERAS with unique ID
  • More information coming soon
  • Note: LORs may not be “unassigned” after they are assigned to a program

Supplemental Application

  • Will be incorporated with the Main Residency Application for Match 2024 More information coming soon

Types of Programs

  1. Categorical
  2. Preliminary
  3. Transitional year
  4. Advance

 

More information
Accomplished through ECFMG Oasis

 


*May begin certification process while Step 2 CK score is pending – Certificate will be finalized upon official degree pdf submission
More information coming soon

ECFMG Certification

Accomplished through ECFMG Oasis *May begin certification process while Step 2 CK score is pending – Certificate will be finalized upon official degree pdf submission
More information coming soon 

US Clinical Experience and Research

USCE and Research may be obtained throughout the Application season


*For USCE in October – Feb of Match year: USCE is helpful but LORs may be used for SOAP in March (LOR obtained in November – Feb might be too late to be applied for Main MyERAS Application)


*LOR validation may require 1-2 weeks once the letter is uploaded in MyERAS plan ahead for delays 

Certify and Submit MyERAS Application

Certify MyERAS Application

  • Complete all necessary fields
  • Check for grammatical errors
  • Verify dates and certifications

 

Submit MyERAS Application

  • Changes allowed: Contact information
  • Programs may download application after it is submitted

 

Tips

Consider allocating a unique email address to all residency related correspondence
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US Clinical Experience and Research

  • Continue throughout the application season

Letter of Interest

Certify MyERAS Application

  • Caution: Avoid sending LOInterst if programs specifically do not encourage this
  • Provide a brief explanation of interest
  • Long emails are not encouraged
  • The following example is a template
  • Utilize it to understand the content of a letter of interest
  • Provide a brief explanation of interest
  • More information coming soon

Interview Format

Location

  • Virtual
  • In-person

 

Format

  • One-on-one

 

More information coming soon

Interview Preparation

Understand and review information submitted on MyERAS Application, CV and Research work.

Resiyay Tips on Interview Preparation
Free Resources

Post-Interview Communication

Program-dependent

  • Understand and review the program’s policy for post-interview communication
  • Thank you email if appropriate

Utilize caution with templates

Details

Free Group Mock

  • Join Resiyay Free Group Mock Interviews
  • Practice and connect with Residency Applicants from around the globe
  • Routine discussions of important topics on the Discord Community
  • Match 2024 free group mocks will start in Sept 2023

Schedule

Dedicated Mock

  • Personalized Mock Session with Resiyay Interviewers includes
  • Review of MyERAS application
  • Speciality-specific standardized questions discussion and review
  • Audio recording
  • Email follow up
  • Letter of Intent review

Schedule

USCE and Research

  • Continue throughout the application season if applicable

NRMP Registration

Purchase NRMP registration to participate in The Match Unique NRMP ID provided for programs and applicants.
NRMP Registeration 

Rank Order List Explanation

  • Confirm Program NRMP ID
  • Only Rank programs that offered an interview
  • Submit ROL in 1st week of March

Details

Letter of Intent

Expression of intent from an individual who has interviewed at a particular program that they will be ranking the program #1 on their rank list.


The letter serves as a notification to the program and program directors that the student is excited to match at the program for their specialty training.

Submit Rank Order List

Certify and Submit.

Match Week Events

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday

More info coming soon.

Who is Applicable?

Any applicant who applied for the Main match and matched incompletely.


More info coming soon 

Week Timeline

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Explanation of 4 Rounds of interviews

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FAQ

Please reach us at Resiyay786@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What should I do if my LORs is submitted late?
Notify individual programs regarding the delay via email and update once LoR(s) are uploaded. Avoid emailing a program if instructions were sent to not send follow up emails.

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