After Applying to Programs
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 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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Communicating with Programs
Communicating with ProgramsProgram directors may contact applicants at any time about their application via the MyERAS Message Center, email, telephone, or regular mail. Programs may use your email address to send invitations to interview and to ask for additional information. You should be sure to check your email regularly while your applications are active. The MyERAS Contact email address entered under the Personal Information section needs to be up to date and active. If you will not have access to your email, you should make arrangements to have someone keep you updated.
Message Center
Message CenterThe Message Center displays messages sent by programs applicants have applied to, the ECFMG (IMGs only), the EFDO (fellowship applicants), and the ERAS program. The Message Center can only display messages sent through the ERAS program. Messages sent outside the ERAS system (e.g., emails from the program’s institution/personal email account) will not be captured in the Message Center.
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General
- You cannot initiate messages with programs you have applied to, the ECFMG (IMGs only), the EFDO (fellowship applicants), or the ERAS program. You can only reply to messages that are received in the MyERAS Message Center.
- When a new message is received in the MyERAS Message Center, a notification will be sent to your listed personal email address listed in the AAMC account information of your personal information.
- A count of unread messages is available next to the Message Center menu item at the top of the page and in the left navigation next to the Message Center’s Inbox. The count is updated as you open/read messages.
- Any new messages received while in the Message Center will only be reflected in the count of unread messages when you refresh the Message Center page.
Inbox
- Inbox List View: All messages in the Inbox List View will display:
- From.
- Subject.
- Date (message was received).
- All new unread messages will be in bold text.
- Twenty-five messages at a time will display. Use the refresh button to load new messages.
Reading Messages
To read a message, choose anywhere in the message row to open the message in reading view.
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Note: Be sure to check if messages include any attachments that can be opened from the reading view.
Replying to Messages
While a message is in reading view, select “Reply” in the top right corner of the message.
- Attachments are allowed but are limited to PDF and JPEG.
- You can reply only to the original message sender. Additional recipients cannot be added to messages.
Deleting Messages
While a message is in reading view, select the down arrow next to “Reply” in the top right corner of the message and select “Delete.” This will move the message to Trash.
Sent
SentSent List View
All messages in the Sent list view will display:
- To.
- Subject.
- Date (message was sent).
25 messages will display at a time.
Reading Messages
To read a message, choose anywhere in the message row to open the message in reading view.
Attachments can be opened from the reading view. Sent messages cannot be deleted.
Trash
TrashTrash List View
All messages in the Trash list view will display:
- From (message sender).
- Subject.
- Date (message was received).
All new unread messages will be in bold text.
- 25 messages will display at a time with the ability to paginate
Reading Messages
To read a message, choose anywhere in the message row to open the message in reading view.
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Attachments can be opened from the reading view.
Restoring Messages
While a message is in reading view, select the down arrow in the top right corner of the message and select “Restore.” This will move the message back to the Inbox.
Create New Folder
Create New FolderBegin by selecting Create New Folder. Enter a folder name and select “Create.” Folder names are limited to a maximum of 50 characters.
Edit a Folder Name
Begin by selecting the pencil icon to the right of the folder name. Make edits in the Folder Name field and select “Update” to save your changes.
Delete a Folder
Begin by selecting the X icon to the right of the folder name.
Note: Consider moving messages out of a folder before deleting it. Messages in the folder being deleted will automatically be moved to Trash. You will receive a warning message asking you to confirm before the messages are moved to Trash.