Welcome to the new ERAS® program!

Your voice matters.
We are listening.
We are delivering.

The AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®), now integrated with Thalamus, is the most streamlined holistic residency application program, featuring a modernized system, real-time data analytics, competitive pricing, and advanced capabilities.

Trusted by hospital systems, medical schools, residents, and fellows


Participating Programs

Residency and Fellowship

Participating
Schools

ERAS Users*

*ERAS users include residency program and fellowship applicants, medical schools, letter writers, and residency program contacts.
Source: 2023-24 ERAS program data.

ERAS Program News and Updates


Learn more about ERAS enhancements for the 2024-25 season

We’re improving the MyERAS® application, holistic review, and reporting, while lowering the cost of applying.

The AAMC announces lower ERAS fees for applicants

With our new and simplified fee structure, the typical ERAS applicant is expected to save up to 36%.

Announcing new holistic review tool

Thalamus Holistic Review is a new competency-based scoring tool designed to promote and transform comprehensive screening, evaluation, and assessment during GME recruitment.

Applications per applicant dropped in the 2023-24 season

For the first time in over a decade there has been a decrease in applications per applicant with some specialties experiencing a decrease of 20% or more.

New ERAS data analysis released

Each year, the AAMC shares comprehensive applicant data with the community. Data for the 2023-24 residency application cycle is now available.

ERAS and Thalamus leadership participate in “Ask an Expert” podcast

Patrick Fritz and Jason Reminick, MD, discuss how innovation is transforming the residency application process.

View Recent Newsletters

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