After Applying to Programs

  • All programs to which you applied will receive your MyERAS application, as well as any personal statements or program signals that you created and assigned to them. 
  • If you authorized the release of your USMLE transcript, assigned it to at least one program to which you applied and paid the transcript fee, the NBME or ECFMG (IMG residency) will receive a request for the transcript and a list of programs to which you assigned your transcript. 
  • If you authorized release of your COMLEX-USA transcript, assigned it to at least one program to which you applied and paid the transcript fee, the NBOME will receive a request for a transcript and a list of programs to which you assigned your transcript. 
  • Your Designated Dean’s Office will receive a list of programs that you applied to and the documents you assigned to these programs. 
  • Using the Program Director’s WorkStation (PDWS), participating residency programs view application documents. Program directors may print, review, and evaluate applications using criteria they establish. 
    • Note: Programs do not receive any information about other programs to which you applied or the number of applications you have submitted. 
  • Residency and fellowship programs must log into the Program Director’s WorkStation (PDWS) to view application material. Applications sent after a program’s deadline may not be considered by the program. It is your responsibility to ensure that application materials are sent to programs before their deadlines. Refunds will not be given if residency programs decide not to consider your application. 

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