Application Timeline - Residency (Main Match)
ERAS - Residency Programs July Cycle programs with Reviewer/Interviewer role will gain access to PDWS
ERAS opens mid-August Review web based version of ERAS to ensure you are familiar with the system
ERAS: Applicants start applying to ACGME Accredited Residency Programs only
Meet with the Program Director to determine process for screening applications
Prepare recruitment materials (travel guides, program brochure, ect.)
Assemble any other packets or materials to be distributed to residency candidates
Make preparations for upcoming interview season (make plans for food if needed and rooms are reserved)
Update all interview materials by developing itineraries and Interview Evaluation Forms.
Secure venue for entertaining applicants, if applicable
Note GME Track Deadline
NRMP: March Main Match Registration begins at 11:00am (Noon Eastern Time)
- ERAS: Start receiving applications in PDWS
Determine interview dates, if not already done. Notify faculty and appropriate personnel both administrative and clinical
- Beginning of interviewing of candidates
- Orient new faculty to use ERAS online for interviews
- Plan and coordinate social activities for applicants
- ERAS: Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE) are released to Residency Program
- NRMP: Medical Specialties Matching Program Rank Order List Opens
Prepare for applicants to call to check their status updates an to find out if they will be offered interviews
- Assist during interview days by greeting applicants, and providing an overview of the program
- Coordinate with faculty in interview process by providing them with applicant information
- Coordinate scoring of applicants
- ERAS - Residency programs continue recruitment for March Match
Interviews continue - ERAS - Residency programs continue recruitment for March Match
- Send out letters of regret to those applicants who have not been selected to interview
- Complete GME Track
Finish with Interviews
- Collect final scores and comments from interviewers and residents
- Continue letters of regrets to applicants who have not been selected to interview
- Note deadline for NRMP match quota changes and SOAP participation
Coordinate match list
- Enter match list on NRMP website
- Register your programs for ERAS for the following year
Match Day and SOAP, occur in mid-March. Results are posted on the NRMP webstie.
- ERAS: Registration for next season
- San Francisco Match: Note match deadlines
GME Track/GME Census opens
ERAS - Program resources updated on ERAS website
- ERAS - DIOs/DME's gain access to PDWS and send invites
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