July 2007

	NRMP Agreement
	ERAS Reminders
	Program Interview Reminders
	Student Affairs Web Site

After you have registered with ERAS, you will register with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) online in mid-August. You must use the same AAMC ID number that ERAS provides you. COST: $40 You may pay by credit card or by "Telecheck"

ERAS tokens have arrived! The ERAS tokens (passwords) are now available in the Office for Student Affairs in Room 1162 (Ginny Atwell's Office). You can start working on your application just as soon as you have your token. Residency programs can start viewing applications beginning September 1st. You will be able to pick up your ERAS token from Student Affairs AFTER you have turned in your 2 required wallet-sizephotos (light background). Click here to go to the April issue of the Vital Signs to determine what types of programs are using the ERAS system this year and check out the Vocabulary section to familiarize yourself with what the difference between types of programs are (categorical vs. prelim etc.). When picking up your token, please allow an extra minute or two to comlete a few items related to graduation. YES, graduation!!!

Read the instructions & guidelines for requesting faculty letters of recommendation **The ERAS software will not allow you to send more than 4 letters of recommendation to one program. Most programs require 3 letters. Be sure to follow the specific instructions from each program - do NOT send them more than the requested number of letters** If you still have not done it, get your photographs now (COLOR wallet-size 3.5" x 2.5" light background). You will want to dress in interview attire!!! While Student Affairs only requires 2 photos (one for ERAS and one for the Yearbook folks), it is recommended that you get more so that you can attach or scan in one for your CV that you will take to your interviews. Sears in Fashion Square Mall is quick, reasonable and pictures are ready then. F-Stop Photo in Seminole Square has a 1 day turn around. If anyone else has recommendations, please share them. Gitchell's Studio has a great deal for professional looking photos with a textured light background. Otherwise, please remember to get a solid light background. It is very important for scanning purposes. Applications & letters of recommendation are due in Student Affairs by 9-1-07 (your ERAS application is not considered complete until all of your letters of recommendation are received)

	Program Interview Reminders from Dr. Pearson
Send for program information & application materials in July - August NOTE* This applies only to programs that do not have online information or do not use ERAS/SF Match or AUA Match, (there are precious few programs left that meet this criteria)
Completed applications & faculty letters of recommendation for all programs (ERAS & NON-ERAS) should be mailed/transmitted by September 21st
Be sure to call & cancel interviews if you cannot keep the appointment. This is very important for the School of Medicine
Plan to send a thank you note expressing your appreciation after the interview (you could scan in your picture so they remember you!)

  

USE THE STUDENT SOURCE WEB SITE

Remember to use & bookmark the Student Source web site!. Use it to access FREIDA, AAMC, NRMP, ERAS & other residency information. Just click on Residency Information on the home page.

 

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