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.
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Residency Application Fees
The AAMC is committed to supporting learners throughout their medical education journeys and improving the transition to residency for future physicians. As part of this ongoing commitment, the AAMC has established a new, simplified residency fee rate and structure, beginning with the 2026 ERAS season, which starts in June 2025.
| Programs per Specialty | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| 1-30 | $11 |
| 31 or more | $30 |
Note: Cost is per specialty; pricing resets with each additional specialty.
Example 1: 30 Emergency Medicine programs [30 x $11] = $330.
Example 2: 43 Internal Medicine programs [(30 X $11) + (13 X $30)] + 7 Radiology programs [7 X $11] = $797 (Fee Assistance Program-approved applicants would pay $797-$558=$239).
Example 3: 32 Internal Medicine programs [(30 x $11) + (2 x $30)] + 32 Emergency Medicine programs [(30 x $11) + (2 x $30)] = $780.
ERAS application fees are based on the number of programs applied to per specialty. The MyERAS program automatically calculates your fees, and you can pay online using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
2026 ERAS Residency Fee Calculator
This fee calculator is intended to be used only as a planning tool. Your actual fees will be based on the 2026 ERAS fees and the number of programs you apply to.
Access the ERAS Residency Fee Calculator
Fellowship Application Fees
| Programs | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 | $115 |
| 11-20 | $115 for the first 10, plus $17 for each additional |
| 21-30 | $285 for the first 20, plus $20 for each additional |
| 31 or more | $485 for the first 30, plus $27 for each additional |
Example 1: 30 vascular surgery programs [$115.00 + (10 × $17.00) + (10 × $20.00)] = $485
Example 2: 30 medical genetics programs [$115.00 + (10 × $17.00)] + (10×$20.00)] + 10 maternal-fetal medicine programs (10 × $27.00)] = $755
Example 3: 23 colon and rectal surgery programs [$115.00 + (10 x $17.00) + (3 x $20.00)] = $345
2026 ERAS Fellowship Fee Calculator
This fee calculator is to be used only as a planning tool. Your fees will be based on the number of programs you apply to and associated additional costs such as board exam fees and relevant taxes.
Access the ERAS Fellowship Fee Calculator
Additional Fees
USMLE Transcript: $80 (assessed once per season)
COMLEX-USA Transcript: $80 (assessed once per season)
Tax
AAMC publications, products and services are taxable in various jurisdictions throughout the United States. Tax is determined based upon the billing address of the payment you are using. For more information, please visit the AAMC's Sales Tax FAQs.
Payment Method
Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).
Note: Applicants who pay their ERAS fees using a credit card will see those charges reflected as "AAMC" on their credit card statement.
Refund Policy
The ERAS system does not offer refunds for any reason. Refunds will not be given for applications sent to nonparticipating programs.
Although we make every effort to ensure that our data is up-to-date, programs may not always communicate to the ERAS system their intention to accept applications; or a program's status may change. Therefore, it is your responsibility to confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements and program deadlines before applying by contacting programs directly.
The ERAS system's primary role is to deliver your application and supporting documents to designated programs. This is no different than placing a stamp on an envelope and requesting USPS deliver the packet to a destination. Once you apply to a program and submit payment through the MyERAS portal, service has been rendered and your application has been delivered.
Consequences of Overdue Balances
If your account has an unpaid balance, the AAMC will revoke your access to the MyERAS portal. In addition, the ERAS system will contact your Designated Dean's Office as well as ERAS business partners, including the ERAS Fellowships Documents Office (EFDO) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), to prohibit your access to the ERAS system until the debt is paid in full. This policy applies to current and future ERAS seasons, as long as your debt is outstanding. Moreover, if you do not satisfy your debt, your access to other AAMC services will also be revoked.