ERAS Timeline for BGSMC
Application Process Guideline:
The following 13 steps should serve as a guideline throughout your application process.
Step 1: Research Programs and Contact them for Information.
Find out requirements, if they are participating in ERAS, and their specific deadline.
Step 2: Get Your Electronic Token.
The token is a fourteen-digit alpha-numeric code that is sent to you via e-mail. You need
this token to register at the MyERAS Web site to start the fellowship application process.
Detailed login instructions will be included in the token e-mail. Go to
https://www.erasfellowshipdocuments.org/. On the left side choose the link “Token
Request”. Follow the step by step instructions. There is a $75.00 fee
Step 3: Register on MyERAS.
Register early. EFDO might wait to do any processing of your documents until you have
registered. You can register by going to http://services.aamc.org/eras/myeras. You can
only register once, so be sure and double check any information entered.
Step 4: Create Your Profile.
Provide as much information as possible. Be sure to contact your med school as soon as
the ERAS application is started. It can takes months to get deans letters, copies of
transcripts and board scores.
Step 5: Complete Your MyERAS Application.
You can print off blank applications to use as practice. You can log in multiple times to
work on your application before you are ready to submit by pressing “Save” at the end of
each session. Once you are ready to submit your application press “Submit”. After
“Submit” has been pressed you can no longer edit your application. You cannot apply to
a program until your application is certified and submitted. Every program you apply to
will get the same application. You can personalize it for different programs by using
your personal statements which are attached at a later time. For more information visit
http://www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/guideline/05.htm
Step 6: Work with Your Documents.
In this section you can create personal statements, create a list of recommendation writers
and authorize transmission or retransmission of your USMLE and/or NBOME
transcripts. For more information visit
http://www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/guideline/06.htm
Step 7: Select Programs.
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Step 8: Assign Documents to Programs.
Choose from the documents you submitted in “Working with Your Document”. Select
the items you would like to be applied to your application. If you have multiple photos,
personal statements or letters of recommendation this is where you choose which items
go to which programs.
Visit http://www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/guideline/08.htm for specific guidelines
on assigning documents
Step 9: Apply to Programs.
Before you apply confirm the program is participating in ERAS, the final deadline,
eligibility, fee schedule and ERAS fees. Be sure to apply before the deadline date. Not
all information is received the same day. It is your responsibility to make sure letters of
recommendation have been received and processed. Applications submitted after the
deadline may not be processed.
Step 10: Check the Status of Your Application - Applicant Document Tracking System (ADTS)
and Monitor the Message Center for Information from Programs.
Visit http://services.aamc.org/eras/adts to check the status of your application. You will
need your AAMC ID number and password.
Step 11: Add Programs/Update Your Documents and Track Assignments.
You may apply to additional fellowship programs at any time. There are 10 applications
covered in the initial fee. You can assign or de-assign letters of recommendation or
personal statements at any time and assign new ones in its place.
Step 12: Keep Your Profile Up-to-Date.
This includes name changes, address changes, email changes etc.
Step 13: Register for Your Applicable Match.
***Please visit http://www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/guideline/start.htm for any additional
questions or needed information.***
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Internal Medicine Department Guidelines:
When requesting a letter of recommendation your personal statement, CV and ERAS coversheet
need to be submitted with your request. A letter of recommendation will not be written without
these items. All requests need to be submitted to the program director 12 weeks prior to ERAS
deadline. You are ultimately responsible for knowing your programs exact deadline.
You can find exact deadlines and other information about applying at:
https://www.erasfellowshipdocuments.org/index.asp
Programs on a December cycle:
 Allergy and Immunology
 Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Med)
 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Med)
 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
(Internal Med)
 Gastroenterology (Internal Med)
 Gynecologic Oncology
 Hematology (Internal Med)
 Hematology & Oncology (Internal Med)
 Infectious Disease (Internal Med)
 Interventional Cardiology (Internal Med)
 Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics)
 Nephrology (Internal Med)
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Oncology (Internal Med)
Pediatric Gastroenterology (Pediatrics)
Pediatric Nephrology (Pediatrics)
Pediatric Rheumatology (Pediatrics)
Pediatric Surgery (Surgery)
Pulmonary Disease (Internal Med)
Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care
Medicine (Internal Med)
 Rheumatology (Internal Med)
 Thoracic Surgery (Surgery)
 Vascular Surgery (Surgery)
Programs on a July cycle:
 Colon and Rectal Surgery
 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)
 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)
 Pediatric Emergency Medicine
(Emergency Medicine)
 Pediatric Emergency Medicine
(Pediatrics)
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