Applying for the Match

From the ECFMG website:

It is important to understand that your pursuit of a residency position involves three different organizations:

* ERAS Support Services at ECFMG
* The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
* National Resident Matching Program (NRMP, or "the Match")

The AAMC developed and operates MyERAS, the electronic residency application service that provides GME programs with access to the applicant’s on-line residency application materials. Almost all residency programs participate in ERAS. The list of ERAS participating specialties and programs is published on the ERAS website. You must use ERAS to apply to participating programs.

It is important to know that applying at MyERAS and submitting supporting documents to ERAS Support Services at ECFMG does not register you with the NRMP Match. The NRMP matches applicants with available positions in programs. You are required to register with the NRMP in order to be a participant in the Match. Additionally, you must meet the NRMP’s examination requirements, and your exam results must be available in time to participate.

There are fees associated with the services provided by the ECFMG, the AAMC and the NRMP. You must ensure that you satisfy all fee requirements; otherwise, a hold may be placed on your ERAS application activities.