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  • Professional Service

    ERAS® for Letter Writers

    Beginning with the 2027 Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) application cycle, Letters of Recommendation (LoR) will be submitted through the new AAMC Letter Writer Portal. The Letter of Recommendation Portal (LoRP) will no longer be available.

    The AAMC Letter Writer Portal is a service facilitating the exchange of letters of recommendation/evaluation in support of AAMC application services. Letter writers use this system to manage requests and submit documents. 

    This 2027 season update is designed to simplify workflows, improve transparency, and support more consistent and reliable letter submissions for applicants, letter writers, schools, and residency/fellowship programs. 

    This modernization creates a foundation for future innovation, including the introduction of specialty-specific standardized letters in partnership with select specialties. 

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    ERAS AAMC Letter Writer Resources


    Recorded Webinar

    2027 ERAS Letter of Recommendation Updates: Introduction to the AAMC Letter Writer Portal 


    Timelines and Key Dates

    Date Activities
    March - May 2026

    • Transition preparation and community communications

    • Existing letters transferred to the new system
    June 1, 2026

    • AAMC Letter Writer Portal opens for the 2027 ERAS season 

    • Unfulfilled requests sent prior to this date must be requested again by applicant 

    • Specialty-specific standardized letter requests become available
    July 2026 (Fellowships)

    • July 1: The MyERAS system opens for fellowship application submission  

    • July 15: Fellowship Programs may begin reviewing applications
    September 2026 (Residency)

    • September 2: The MyERAS system opens for residency application submission 

    • September 23: Residency Programs may begin reviewing applications

    ERAS Quick Links

    The ERAS® Program for Medical Schools
    The ERAS® Application for Programs
    The ERAS® Program for Applicants

    Need Help?

    Contact the AAMC Support Center (ASC) (202-862-6298) Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET.

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