Important Dates:
Presidents’ Day Holiday: ERAS Support Services will be closed February 18.
February 20: NRMP Registration/Withdraw and Rank Order List certification deadline is 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
ERAS Support Services for Applicants
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The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), allows medical school students and graduates to apply electronically for first- and second-year (PGY-1 and PGY-2) residency positions in U.S. programs of graduate medical education (GME). ECFMG serves as the designated Dean’s office for all international medical students and graduates (IMGs) who use ERAS. As your designated Dean’s office, ECFMG is your primary contact for assistance and information throughout the ERAS application process.
Your pursuit of a residency position involves three separate organizations:
- ERAS Support Services at ECFMG
- AAMC’s Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- National Resident Matching Program (NRMP, or “the Match”)
Several resources available from these organizations are listed below. However, it is vital that you read each organization’s website carefully to understand the role of each organization and to understand the intricacies of resident recruitment, eligibility criteria, and what is expected of you as a prospective candidate for a residency position.
ERAS Support Services at ECFMG
- Serves as the designated Dean’s office for international medical students/graduates using ERAS.
- Issues ERAS Token and tracks receipt of supporting documents via OASIS.
- Collects, scans, uploads, and transmits supporting documents to ERAS PostOffice.
- Transmits ECFMG Status Report.
- Transmits USMLE transcript, if requested by applicant.
ECFMG Policies and Procedures Regarding Irregular Behavior
ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO)
The ECFMG Certificate Holders Office provides support and service to ECFMG-certified physicians as they plan their medical careers.
E-mail: echo@ecfmg.org
Website: www.ecfmg.org/echo
ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program
ECFMG is authorized by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to sponsor foreign national physicians as Exchange Visitors in accredited programs of graduate medical education or training or advanced research programs (involving primarily observation, consultation, teaching, or research).
The ECFMG J-1 Visa Sponsorship Fact Sheet provides an introduction to ECFMG sponsorship of foreign national physicians for the J-1 visa, and includes web-based resources for those who want more information.
Website: www.ecfmg.org/evsp
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- Developed and operated by AAMC.
- Maintains the MyERAS website, where you can register with ERAS and complete residency applications.
- Maintains the Applicant Document Tracking System, which you can use to track the status of your ERAS application.
For technical support, contact the AAMC ERAS Helpdesk at
E-mail: myeras@aamc.org
Phone: (202) 862-6264
Website: www.aamc.org/eras
AAMC Publication: Roadmap to Residency: From Application to the Match and Beyond (Second Edition)
AAMC ERAS Resources
ERAS Integrity Promotion Education Program
FindAResident (FAR) is a year-round, web-based search tool developed by the AAMC that is designed to help applicants find open residency and fellowship positions. It supplements ERAS and is ideal for finding unfilled positions—especially if an applicant did not match through the NRMP Main Residency Match or the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP).
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Collects the preferences of applicants and program directors for available residency positions.
- Matches applicants with available positions.
E-mail: support@nrmp.org
Phone: (202) 400-2233; or toll-free in the United States: (866) 653-NRMP (6767)
Website: www.nrmp.org
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is a private, nonprofit council responsible for the accreditation of postgraduate medical training programs within the United States. ACGME accreditation is accomplished through a peer review process and is based upon established standards and guidelines.
FREIDA Online lists information for the more than 9,000 graduate medical education programs accredited by the ACGME, as well as over 100 Board-approved combined specialty programs. Users can search for training programs using a variety of selection criteria such as specialty, state, or even training institution.
Directory of U.S. State Medical Boards
Phone: (817) 868-4000
Website: www.fsmb.org
International Opportunities in Medical Education
International Opportunities in Medical Education (IOME) is an on-line resource that provides up-to-date information about the extent and nature of international health opportunities for students, residents, and faculty of U.S. allopathic medical schools, as well as opportunities available in the United States for students, residents, and faculty of medical schools abroad. IOME is the result of a survey conducted collaboratively by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and AAMC.
E-mail: inquiry@faimer.org
Website: www.faimer.org/resources/opportunities/index.html
The International Medical Graduate’s Guide to US Medicine & Residency Training
The International Medical Graduate’s Guide to US Medicine & Residency Training, published by the American College of Physicians (ACP) in collaboration with ECFMG, is a valuable resource for international medical graduates and for residency program staff involved in graduate medical education. The book includes information on the processes by which international medical graduates can achieve ECFMG Certification, secure positions in U.S. graduate medical education programs, obtain appropriate immigration status, understand and function within the U.S. medical education and health care delivery systems, and adjust to living and working in the United States.
To order, visit the ACP website or call ACP Customer Service at (800) 523-1546, extension 2600, or (215) 351-2600 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States).
ERAS Support Services is currently processing OASIS and Letter Writer Portal uploads within two business days.
Documents received via mail/courier service will take four to six weeks to process.
Monitor the ADTS section of AAMC’s MyERAS website to track the status of your ERAS application.