Apply to Residencies with the ERAS® System

For the 2026 ERAS recruitment season, all residency and fellowship applicants who are applying to participating programs can use program signals to show their interest.

ERAS® application fees are based on the number of programs applied to per specialty. The MyERAS portal automatically calculates your fees, and you can pay online using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Guides and worksheets to help residency applicants complete their MyERAS application.

Applying to residency involves a complicated set of steps and decisions. The AAMC is committed to providing information to help you apply smarter for residency. We have curated a series of resources that explain the process and ensure that the residency program you select is the right fit for you.

Applicants that have certified and submitted an application in a prior season (up to seven years prior to the start of the current season) will be able to import their application data and associated LoRs into the current season.

Registration with the ERAS program does not register you for any established match. The ERAS system is a separate entity and does not provide matching services. If you intend to participate in a match, you must contact that organization for registration, eligibility, and participation information.

Find everything you need to know about the ERAS program. FAQs will be updated throughout the 2026 ERAS® season (June 4, 2025 to May 31, 2026).

The MyERAS application is the form you will use to enter information about yourself. You will submit the MyERAS application along with your supporting documents when you apply to programs. Programs will use the information in your MyERAS application to determine if you are an eligible candidate for their program.