ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars

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Upcoming Webinar

Register for the Neurosurgery Specialty Spotlight on April 28 at 1 p.m. ET.

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On this page you can find upcoming and recorded webinars for medical school deans, faculty, and advisors; residency and fellowship applicants; program directors, coordinators, and other graduate medical education staff; and institutional leaders.

Medical Student Calendar

This calendar provides dates and important deadlines for AAMC services and applications. You can also subscribe to individual calendars using Google Calendar.

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Specialty Spotlights

Join us for these AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinars featuring participating specialties in the 2027 ERAS® application process. During these sessions, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from a program director and advisor who will share specialty-specific key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2026-2027 application season.

2027 ERAS® Season Updates

Prepare for the 2027 ERAS season with webinars on key updates such as the transition to the AAMC Letter Writer Portal, enhancements to the MyERAS® application (including the redesigned “Scholarly Work” section), and evolving tools like the Residency Explorer™ tool.

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Tuesday, May 12 at 1 p.m. ET

This session will highlight key improvements, walk through new features, and demonstrate how applicants can better navigate the application process and explore programs. We’ll also share tips for making the most of these tools as you prepare for the upcoming cycle. Registration now open.

Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. ET

This webinar is designed for medical school staff and advisors supporting their students through the 2027 ERAS application season. This webinar covers two tools: the Dean’s Office WorkStation (DWS) and the Residency Explorer™ tool. Registration now open.

Recorded March 24, 2026

An overview of upcoming updates to the 2027 ERAS® Letter of Recommendation process, including the transition to the new AAMC Letter Writer Portal. Watch the recording.

PDWS Overviews

In these webinars, learn how to navigate the Program Director's WorkStation (PDWS), create and configure filters, and get your PDWS questions answered by ERAS team members.

PDWS webinars coming soon.

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