Fellowship Match 2023 timeline

September 2022

Applications open on Tuesday 13 September. Applications can be made using the online application form, which can be found here once we are open.

November 2022

Applications close on Tuesday 22 November at 5pm. Late applications will not be considered.

February 2023

All applicants are told whether they have been shortlisted or not, by email. Shortlisted applicants are asked to submit a shortlist form. Applicants’ referees will also be contacted.

April/May 2023

Interviews for all shortlisted candidates are held in our head office in London. The date will depend on the award theme. If candidates are not able to attend in person we ask them to contact us regarding a virtual alternative.

June 2023

All shortlisted candidates are told whether they have been successful or not, by email.

July 2023

All successful candidates are invited to attend our new Fellows' seminars in London, where they can meet each other and prepare for starting their Fellowships.

August 2023

New Fellows can begin their travels from 1 August 2023.

Residency application season can be hectic. Staying organized can go a long way toward making the process of applying for residency and matching less stressful.

From September 2022 to around February 2023, students will apply to programs through ERAS and complete interviews. Don’t miss a deadline – the calendar below has all the important dates you need!

Match 2022 timeline for applying to residency

June

  • June 8, 2022: ERAS 2023 season begins at 9 a.m. E.T.

August

  • Aug. 1, 2022: Supplemental ERAS application opens for applicants.

September

  • Sept. 7, 2022: Residency applicants may begin submitting MyERAS applications to programs at 9 a.m. E.T.
  • Sept. 15, 2022: Registration opens for the NRMP 2023 main residency match at 12 p.m. E.T.
  • Sept. 16, 2022: Supplemental ERAS application closes for applicants at 5 p.m. E.T.
  • Sept. 28, 2022: Residency programs may begin reviewing MyERAS applications, MSPEs and supplemental ERAS application data (if applicable) in the PDWS at 9 a.m. E.T.

January

  • Jan. 31, 2023: The standard registration deadline for the NRMP Match is at 11:59 p.m. E.T. Applicants who register for The Match after this date will incur a $50 additional late fee. This is also the deadline for residency programs to withdraw from the Match and enter their program’s SOAP participation status.

February

  • Feb. 1, 2023: Rank order list entry opens at 12 p.m. ET. Medical schools start verification for student/graduate graduation credentials.

March

  • March 1, 2023: Rank order list deadline. Applicants must have their rank order lists certified by 9 p.m. ET. This is also the deadline for the following:
    • Applicant late registration and match withdrawal
    • Medical school student/graduate credentials verification
  • March 13, 2023: NRMP Match Week beings. SOAP applicants can start preparing applications in the AAMC ERAS® system.
  • March 16, 2023: SOAP rounds 1-4, throughout the day.
  • March 17, 2023: NRMP Match Day! Applicant Match results are available at 12 p.m. ET.

May

May 31, 2023: ERAS 2023 season ends at 5 p.m. E.T.

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Please reference the information below for details on important ERAS and EFDO application dates and deadlines. For information on participating specialties and their application cycle, visit the ERAS Participating Specialties & Program webpage.

July Application Cycle Timeline (for positions starting July 2023)

Year Date Description
2022 Jun 9 You may submit your ERAS Fellowships token request. Tokens will be sent via email at the time you request your token and the transaction has been completed.

Once you have purchased your token, register at MyERAS. Go to the MyERAS homepage. Use your token to register, log in and start working on your application.

You may start submitting documents to the EFDO for processing and selecting the fellowship programs to which you plan to apply.

Jul 6 Fellowship applicants may begin applying to July application cycle programs only. Programs will not have access to review application materials until July 20.
Jul 20 ERAS opens for July application cycle fellowship programs. The MyERAS application and supporting documents are made available to programs you have designated. Applications submitted on or before July 20 at 9 a.m. ET will display an application date of "July 20.” Applications submitted after July 20 at 9 a.m. ET will display the actual application date.

ERAS transmits documents every business day until May 31, 2023.

2023
May 31 ERAS closes, ending current ERAS season.
Jul 1 Fellowship training begins.


December Application Cycle Timeline (for positions starting July 2024)

Year Date Description
2022 Jun 9 You may submit your ERAS Fellowships token request. Tokens will be sent via email at the time you request your token and the transaction has been completed.

Once you have purchased your token, register at MyERAS. Go to the MyERAS homepage. Use your token to register, log in and start working on your application.

Nov 16 Fellowship applicants may begin applying to December application cycle fellowship programs. Programs will not have access to review application materials until December 7.
Dec 7 ERAS opens for December application cycle fellowship programs. The MyERAS application and supporting documents are made available to programs you have designated. Applications submitted on or before December 7 at 9 a.m. ET will display an application date of "December 7.” Applications submitted after December 7 at 9 a.m. ET will display the actual application date.
The EFDO transmits documents every business day until May 31, 2023.
2023 May 31 ERAS closes, ending current ERAS season.
2024 Jul 1 Fellowship training begins.


When can you apply for 2023 match?

September 28 – Submit Your Application September 28 is the final date to submit ERAS applications for the 2023 Match.

When can I buy ERAS token 2023?

You may request an ERAS token for the ERAS 2023 season starting June 09. The token request process will capture your identification information and email address. Simply follow the prompts to complete the token request process.

What day is ERAS due?

ERAS Support Services at ECFMG highly recommends that you submit all of your supporting documents, including Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), no later than September 21 to help ensure their availability on September 28 when programs begin accessing applications.

Can you submit ERAS without letters?

*You do not have to wait for your letters of recommendation to be in to send your ERAS Application or create a list of LoR(s) authors.