Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

History

ERAS in 1995/96 was used only for those students who were applying to Obstetrics and Gynecology programs, which numbered ten at KUMC. The number of OB/GYN programs participating in ERAS for 1996/97 increased to approximately 94%, as well as for the first time the Army Match Program joined ERAS for all specialties. For the 1997/98 cycle, Family Medicine, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery and Transitional programs also joined ERAS.  In 1998/99, Combined Programs in Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine/Family Medicine and Preliminary and Categorical Programs in Internal Medicine joined.  The 1999/2000 added Pediatrics, Combined Medicine/Pediatrics and Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine and General Surgery.   Psychiatry, Pathology, Dermatology, Anesthesiology and Combined Internal Medicine/Psychiatry were added in 2000/2001.  The only residency programs not using ERAS are Otolaryngology, Urological Surgery, Ophthalmology and Dermatology.  The Army and the Navy also use ERAS to receive their applications.

What you need to know and do

1. Once you receive your token and your AAMC ID number from the Office of Student Affairs (after June 30), you need to log on to MyEras, and sign in as a new user.  ERAS will be ready for use in mid-July.
2. Your ERAS application must be completed no later than September 1, 2005. No letters, transcripts, pictures, etc. can be transmitted until your ERAS application is complete and you have assigned programs and documents.  A PC is available in our office for you to work on your ERAS application. The ERAS application, manual and answers to many of your questions can be found on the ERAS website.
3. Each of the faculty members who are preparing a letter of recommendation for you should send one, signed, original, on letterhead letter to the Office of Student Affairs (3040 Murphy) no later than October 1, 2005.
4. Our office will obtain one, color, wallet-size photograph of your from the photographer who takes your senior pictures.
5. Our office will also obtain one medical school transcript, but if you need an undergraduate transcript, you will need to have them sent to my attention.

How much does ERAS cost?

ERAS 2006 Application Fees
ERAS processing fees are based on the number of programs selected per specialty. MyERAS automatically calculates your fees and you can pay online. AAMC fees are the same for all ERAS applicants. The processing fee for AAMC is based on the number applications per specialty and the schedule is listed below:

The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) charges a flat $50 fee to U.S. applicants who request transmission of scores to programs, regardless of the number of transcripts requested. The NBME fee is included on your invoice and collected by AAMC.  Go to the ERAS website  http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/feesbilling/start.htm for more detailed information.

Any difficulties that you encounter with the process or questions that you might have should be directed to Vicki Syrus, Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs.

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