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ERAS® for Programs: Staff Training
2026 PDWS Resources
Welcome to the 2026 ERAS season!
2026 PDWS Getting Started Guide
Refer to these helpful PDWS Job Aids:
- Updating Institutional and Program Contact Information
- Managing and Inviting Users
- Updating Program Participation Status for the Upcoming Season
- Updating Application Requirements
- Updating Screened Fields
- Adding, Editing, and Deleting Tracks Offered
- Updating Program Characteristics
- Adding, Editing or Removing Custom Status
Check out Upcoming ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars.
Review recordings of 2026 ERAS Webinars for Programs.
NRMP® SOAP® in the ERAS® System
Match Week for the 2026 Main Residency Match takes place Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2026. The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) process begins at 10 a.m. ET on March 16 and concludes at 9 p.m. ET on March 19.
Look for more information about the 2026 SOAP process coming in early 2026.
Download the 2025 SOAP Guide for Residency Programs
Using the PDWS During SOAP, a webinar featuring an overview of how to review, filter and rank SOAP applicants in the PDWS, will take place in February 2026. Look for registration details in early 2026.
Residency and Fellowship Recruitment Community
The Residency and Fellowship Recruitment Community on the AAMC Virtual Communities Network provides PDWS users with an easy-to-use discussion forum where users can connect, engage and share their residency and fellowship recruitment process and best practices with other program members. The Community site is your go-to-place to connect with other members, ask for advice and share your expertise about the PDWS.
Webinar recordings, tutorials, job aids, and user guides are available through the Residency and Fellowship Recruitment Community. They cover everything from a basic overview of the PDWS to pre-season prep, filters, and more. New resources will be released throughout the season as new functionality becomes available in the PDWS.
Login or create your new account on the AAMC Virtual Communities Network to access the Residency and Fellowship Recruitment Community.
Excellence in Academic Medicine
In support of the ERAS team’s commitment to Training and Learning, the AAMC supports Excellence in Academic Medicine and has developed and shared two informative videos available to support your understanding of unconscious bias in academic medicine and the search and recruitment process.
Overall, the AAMC strives to build member capacity. We develop strategic initiatives to cultivate a strong and prepared workforce, advance excellence, and enhance engagement with local communities.