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ERAS® for Programs: Timeline

For applicant specific information, please see the ERAS 2021 residency applicant timeline and ERAS 2021 fellowship applicant timeline. 

2020

June 8

  • ERAS 2021 seasons opens.
  • Applicants can register in MyERAS and begin working on their application.

June 22

  • The ERAS 2021 season will open for preseason setup for July & September cycle programs and institutions. Program resources are updated on the ERAS website. 

July 1

  • July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to July cycle fellowship programs.

August 12

  • July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications.

  • July cycle program users with a Reviewer/Interviewer role will gain access to the PDWS.

September 1

  • Applicants may begin submitting applications to residency programs.

October 21

  • Residency programs may begin reviewing applications.
    • Note: The displayed date in the Program Director’s Work Station (PDWS) for residency applicants who apply between September 1 and October 21 will be October 21.
  • MSPEs are released to residency programs.

November 16

  • The ERAS 2021 season will open for preseason setup for December cycle programs. Program resources are updated on the ERAS website.

November 17

  • December cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to  programs. 

December 1

  • December cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications. Note: Applications submitted between November 17 - December 1 will display an application date of "December 1" to programs. Applications submitted after December 1 will display the actual date.

2021

January

  • Urology match results are available.

March

  • National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match® and Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP)
    • The 2021 Main Residency Match Week and SOAP will occur March 15 - 18, with Match Day occurring on March 19, 2021. For more information please contact the NRMP®, 202-400-2233 or support@nrmp.org.


Spring - ERAS Registration

  • DIOs, DMEs, and Programs register for ERAS 2022 season. Programs must complete registration to receive ERAS news and updates as well as indicate their participation status for the upcoming season.