June 26, 2019
Applying to a U.S. training program that begins in July 2020? If so, it's time to become familiar with the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS). This issue of ECHO News highlights the ERAS resources available from ECFMG® as well as some important tips for ERAS 2020.
ERAS 2020: Program Information for IMGs
Detailed information for international medical graduates (IMGs) on participating in the upcoming ERAS application season is available on the ECFMG website. By visiting the ERAS section of the ECFMG website, you can:
- Review the Application Process and Timeline.
- View instructions on how to obtain an ERAS Token, which will enable you to register at the MyERAS website of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and work on your residency applications.
- Find instructions for submitting your supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation and transcripts.
ERAS 2020: Residency Tokens
Residency Tokens for the ERAS 2020 application season are available through ECFMG's On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS) and the MyECFMG mobile app. You can use a 2020 Token to register at the MyERAS website of the AAMC and start working on your residency application.
ERAS 2020: Whom to Contact for What
IMGs who apply for U.S. residencies using ERAS interact with three different organizations. The role of each organization is explained in ECFMG's ERAS information for applicants. If you have questions, be sure to contact the appropriate organization. You can follow these organizations on Twitter for the latest news, tips, and announcements.
ERAS Support Services at ECFMG |
ERAS Electronic Residency Application Service |
NRMP® National Resident Matching Program® |
Questions about:
- ERAS application process
- Uploading supporting documents
- Document processing
- Guidance on filling out MyERAS application
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Questions about:
- AAMC account issues
- Technical issue with MyERAS
- Reusing letters of recommendation
Please have your 8-digit AAMC ID ready when contacting ERAS.
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Questions about:
- Registering with NRMP
- Using the Registration, Ranking, Results (R3) system
- NRMP Match Data
- The Main Residency Match
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ERAS Support Services at ECFMG
[email protected]
215-966-3520 |
ERAS
[email protected]
202-862-6264 |
NRMP
[email protected]
866-653-6767
202-400-2233 |
@ECFMG_IMG |
@ERASInfo |
@TheNRMP |
MyECFMG Mobile App
The MyECFMG mobile app is a free tool that enables you to access your ECFMG account information, view important status updates, request selected ECFMG services, and make payments. ERAS applicants can use MyECFMG to purchase an ERAS Token, view information about an ERAS application, and upload certain supporting documents.
MyECFMG is available at no cost from the App Store (iOS devices) and Google Play (Android devices).
Attention Applicants to Emergency Medicine Residency Programs
Applying to an Emergency Medicine program in ERAS 2020?
The AAMC Standardized Video Interview (SVI) is a required part of the application process for all applicants to Emergency Medicine residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The SVI does not replace in-person interviews. It is designed to provide program directors with objective, standardized information about applicants based on two ACGME competencies – Professionalism and Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
The deadline to complete the video interview is July 16, 2019, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States.
For more information and resources, visit the AAMC Standardized Video Interview web page.
Get ready for the SVI with official interview preparation resources including tips, practice interviews, and webinars.
Attention Applicants to California Residency Programs
Effective January 1, 2020, the Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) will no longer be a requirement for IMGs entering training in California programs. Instead, all participating residents will apply for a Postgraduate Training License once they have secured a position in a program.
If you have already secured a PTAL from the Medical Board of California, you can upload the document through your OASIS account or the MyECFMG mobile app.
If you have not submitted an application for the PTAL, you do not need to do so.
For more information on this and other important changes, go to the Medical Board of California's Important Changes to Postgraduate Training and Licensing Requirements.
If you have questions about the new licensing requirements, please contact the Medical Board of California directly at [email protected] or (916) 263-2382.
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NEJM Editorial Fellowship Opportunity |
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) invites applications for one-year, full-time, paid editorial fellowships beginning in July 2020. Three spots are available, and NEJM Fellowship applicants may be at any stage in their careers. Applications are due by August 15, 2019. For more information click here.
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In the News |
A collection of news articles you may find of interest:
International Medical Graduates Improve Healthcare in Rural America Amid Growing Doctor Shortage
Seattlepi.com, June 18, 2019
How Foreign-Born Doctors Help Refugees, Other Immigrants
WOSU, by Paige Pfleger, June 10, 2019
Amid Health Care Shortage, Immigrants Are Rural America's Saving Grace
Voice of America, by Ramon Taylor, May 29, 2019
One in 5 Residents Doubt Career Choice Despite Ample Job Offers
Medscape, by Ken Terry, May 16, 2019
(Free registration with Medscape may be required to read article)
What's Doctor Burnout Costing America?
National Public Radio, by Pien Huang, May 31, 2019
Pakistani-American Physician to Chair Largest US Doctors Group
SAMAA TV, April 19, 2019
Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2019
Medscape, by Leslie Kane, MA, April 10, 2019
(Free registration with Medscape may be required to read article)
Do you have information on preparing for residency, research poster presentations, upcoming conferences, or other opportunities that may be of interest to IMGs in the United States? If so, send your information to [email protected].
