Getting started on the road to residency

Identifying the steps to Match and breaking these into phases with specific tasks and timelines can help make the process feel more manageable. It starts with understanding how to apply for residency.

Residency Application
Choosing a Residency Program
International Medical Education
Transitioning to Residency
Catalog of Topics

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How to apply for residency

To access the MyERAS portal, first contact your medical school’s designated dean’s office. They will issue you an ERAS token, which is a one-time access code used to register on the MyERAS system.

If you’re an international medical graduate, you should contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.