ERAS® News and Announcements

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The Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) team regularly works with the ERAS community to update resources, data, research, and its suite of tools to meet the changing needs of the transition to residency process.   

Latest ERAS News 

Reimagined ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars Page is Live

The AAMC has transformed the ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars page with a redesigned layout and enhanced navigation features. Upcoming webinars for applicants, medical school advisors and programs have been added ahead of the 2027 ERAS season. The team has also added a section featuring the Specialty Spotlight series for medical students preparing for residency. Visit the site to find more information and registration links.

The ERAS Letter of Recommendation Process is Changing for the 2027 Season

Beginning with the 2027 ERAS application cycle, Letters of Recommendation (LoR) will be submitted through the AAMC Letter Writer Portal. This update is designed to simplify workflows, improve transparency, and support more consistent and reliable letter submissions for applicants, letter writers, schools, and residency/fellowship programs. To learn more, watch the webinar recording. 

ERAS Website Now Includes Key Updates for the 2027 ERAS Application Season

The ERAS program website now features key updates and highlights for the 2027 ERAS application season. There is also a page with updates about program signaling for the 2027 ERAS application season.

Patrick Fritz Community Message: Supporting the Future Physician Workforce

Every part of the transition to residency depends on a system designed to support the whole community. That is what the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) was built to do, and what it continues to do as part of the AAMC’s broader mission to advance academic medicine. Read his message.

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2026 SOAP® Information Updated

The ERAS team has updated information and resources ahead of the 2026 Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®), which begins on Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. ET and concludes on Thursday, March 19 at 9 p.m. ET. The ERAS SOAP Information page includes the SOAP schedule, applicant guide and more.

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New Dashboard Added to the ERAS Statistics Page

The ERAS team published a new dashboard on the ERAS Statistics page. This dashboard offers critical data that gives the community a closer look at signal-to-interview trends across participating specialties.

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November 2025 ERAS Insights

The November issue of ERAS Insights featured highlights from the December fellowship cycle opening, new ERAS data and takeaways from Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual Meeting. Read more here.

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Patrick Fritz Community Message: Accessible Data and Innovative Tools For Everyone

The ERAS program supports people, institutions, and programs in one shared system. It was built to support the entire community, from applicants to advisors, programs, institutions, and specialties. Together, we’ve created a space where collaboration, transparency, and data drive informed decisions, and all are welcome. Read more here.

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AAMC Updates Academic Contributions Section of 2027 MyERAS® Application

The AAMC is revising the 2027 MyERAS application to improve the way residency and fellowship applicants share their research and scholarly activities. When the season opens in June 2026, ERAS residency and fellowship applicants will see the section formerly called “Publications” renamed “Scholarly Work.” To learn more about these changes, watch the webinar recording.

ERAS Statistics Page Updated with New, Interactive Dashboards

The ERAS Statistics webpage features new, interactive dashboards with visually appealing, easily navigable displays.

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Patrick Fritz Community Message: What's New For the 2026 ERAS Season

As we move into the 2026 ERAS season, Patrick Fritz, AAMC Senior Director for Residency and Fellowship Services, reflects on our shared progress and highlights what’s ahead. Read his message here.

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Forensic Psychiatry Specialty Joining 2026 ERAS July Fellowship Cycle

The forensic psychiatry specialty is joining the ERAS July fellowship program cycle beginning with the 2026 season for fellowship positions that will start in July 2027. More information about this specialty is available on the 2026 ERAS Participating Specialties and Programs webpage. 

Neuroendovascular Specialty Joining 2027 ERAS July Fellowship Cycle

The forensic psychiatry specialty is joining the ERAS July fellowship program cycle beginning with the 2026 season for fellowship positions that will start in July 2028. More information about this specialty is available on the 2026 ERAS Participating Specialties and Programs webpage. 

Updated Webpage Lists Upcoming ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars 

The AAMC has updated its webpage with upcoming webinars for applicants, medical school leaders, and programs that are part of the transition to residency. There are also webinars focused on ERAS information, and the Specialty Spotlight series for medical students preparing for residency. To find more information and links to registration pages, visit the site.

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Website Updates for 2026 ERAS Application Season 

The ERAS website now includes updates for the 2026 ERAS Application Season, including information and resources. There is also a page with updates about about program signaling for the 2026 ERAS application season.

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Celebrating the Match® 

The March edition of ERAS Insights included a look at the 2025 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP®) Match.  Learn more by reading this issue. 

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AAMC lawsuit results in nationwide temporary restraining order on proposed drastic cuts to NIH funding 

On Feb. 8, AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Scientific Officer Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH issued a statement in response to an announcement from the new administration regarding drastic cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The AAMC issued a follow-up statement on Feb. 11 regarding a lawsuit led by the AAMC, with other organizations, challenging the legality of the administration's stated plan to make major cuts to federally funded research.

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The AAMC is leading dramatic improvements in the transition to residency 

The AAMC is driving real change to reduce stress, improve costs, and empower applicants, advisors, and programs during the residency application process. Learn more by reading this informative article. 

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New Data in Dean's Office WorkStation Analytics 

Medical school faculty and staff who advise students can easily access a wealth of new data resources following an update to the ERAS Dean’s Office WorkStation (DWS) Analytics for Schools. Users who log in to the DWS Analytics dashboard will find new tools that include data from the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program that will be especially helpful for those working with M3 students who are preparing for away rotations.

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All 2026 ERAS Programs Will have Complimentary Use of Thalamus Cortex  

The AAMC and Thalamus have announced that starting in the 2026 ERAS season, all ERAS programs will have complimentary access to the innovative Cortex platform, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline the application screening and review process.  
 
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Patrick Fritz Community Message: Positive Trend Shows Decrease in Overall ERAS Residency Applications and Costs to Applicants 

Patrick Fritz, senior director for residency and fellowship services, shared an early residency season data update with the ERAS community showing an overall reduction of 7.3% in the average number of applications per applicant — particularly for MD (9.97% decrease) and DO applicants (11% decrease).

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New Job Aids For Medical School Advisors

Four new job aids are available for medical school advisors to use  accessing data in the Dean’s Office WorkStation (DWS) Analytics for Schools. 
These job aids focus on:

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ERAS Program Director’s WorkStation (PDWS) Getting Started Guide Now Available 

Residency and fellowship program team members who have not previously used the PDWS, or those who need a refresher can learn about the system by reviewing the 2025 PDWS Getting Started Guide.

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Forensic Pathology Specialty Joining 2025 ERAS July Fellowship Cycle 

The forensic pathology specialty is joining the ERAS July fellowship program cycle beginning with the 2025 season for fellowship positions that will start in July 2026. More information about this specialty is available on the 2025 ERAS Participating Specialties and Programs webpage.  

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2025 ERAS Webinar Recordings Now Available

Each year the ERAS team presents webinars designed to help applicants, medical school advisors and program contacts optimize their use of the ERAS system's tools. Find registration about webinars coming soon on the Upcoming ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars page and review recorded 2025 ERAS season webinars here: 

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New ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars Webpage

See a list of upcoming webinars and recorded presentations on a new webpage featuring Upcoming ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars.

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2025 ERAS Season Begins

The ERAS program has opened for the 2025 recruitment season. Please refer to these resources to learn more:

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2025 ERAS Applicant Worksheet Now Available

The AAMC ERAS team has provided a useful worksheet that can help applicants prepare to complete the 2025 MyERAS application. 

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New Webpage Offers ERAS Resources for Specialty Societies

The AAMC has launched a new webpage especially for specialty societies. ERAS Resources for Specialty Societies features specialty-focused AAMC and ERAS data, ERAS benefits, seasonal information, training, and resources.  

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AAMC's Beyond the White Coat: ERAS and Thalamus Leaders Explore How Innovation is Transforming the Residency Application Process 

The new episode of the AAMC’s Beyond the White Coat podcast features a conversation with Patrick Fritz, senior director of AAMC admissions and selection application services, and Jason Reminick, MD, CEO and founder of Thalamus. The two discuss how a shared mission to meet the needs of the undergraduate and graduate medical education community drives their collaborative work, and how the AAMC and Thalamus are working to use innovation and engagement to improve the transition to residency.  

New Webpage Offers ERAS Resources for Specialty Societies

The AAMC has launched a new webpage especially for specialty societies. ERAS Resources for Specialty Societies features specialty-focused AAMC and ERAS data, ERAS benefits, seasonal information, training, and resources.  

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Resources and information for 2024 SOAP

The AAMC and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) have updated resources and information ahead of the 2024 Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), which will take place March 11-14, 2024. Resources include the SOAP schedule, guides for applicants and programs, a helpful checklist and FAQs. 

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Preliminary Experiences Data Added to ERAS Statistics Webpage

Visit the ERAS Statistics webpage to find a new set of data from the Experiences section of the 2024 ERAS application. 

Exploring the Relationship between Program Signaling and Interview Invitations Across Specialties

The AAMC has developed a new presentation with information from the 2024 ERAS residency season for programs, learners, and medical school advisors. Exploring the Relationship between Program Signaling and Interview Invitations Across Specialties examines preliminary data on program signal use and general trends and offers guidance in interpreting the data. 

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Program Signaling for the 2025 ERAS Residency Season

All specialties interested in participating in program signaling for the 2025 ERAS application season will be required to sign and submit a participation agreement by March 1, 2024. Complete the fillable 2025 ERAS Residency Cycle Program Signaling Participation Agreement and return it to the ERAS Program.

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Webinar Explores New 2024 ERAS Research Findings

The AAMC shared findings from the 2024 ERAS residency season and offered insight into how to use that information to plan for the 2025 ERAS season during a Jan. 24 webinar. The recording is available for viewing online.

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Navigating the 2024 ERAS Season: Decoding Geographic and Setting Preferences in Residency Selection

The 2024 ERAS residency season was the first time all residency applicants could share geographic and setting preferences with the programs to which they applied. Learn more about how applicants shared this information in a new update from the AAMC: Decoding Geographic and Setting Preferences in Residency Selection. This update includes a comparison of the three approaches to program signaling being used in residency selection, an overview of applicants’ use of signals, and possible implications about signal-to-interview invitation conversion. 

AAMC Establishes New Fee Structure for 2025 ERAS Residency Application Season

On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, announced that the AAMC is establishing a new fee structure for the 2025 ERAS residency season.

 

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Resources

ERAS 2023 Residency Timeline
ERAS 2023 Fellowship Timeline
Supplemental ERAS Application for the 2023 Season
ERAS 2023 Participating Specialties and Programs webpage
ERAS Specialties with additional Information Report
Careers in Medicine
Residency Explorer™

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