Upcoming ERAS and Transition to Residency Webinars

Recorded April 22, 2025

Join the ERAS and Thalamus teams for an in-depth look at the residency recruitment season and how shared insights, innovative tools, and our strong collaboration are shaping the future of GME. This session will highlight key takeaways from the 2025 ERAS season and preview what’s ahead for programs in the 2026 ERAS season. Watch the recording.

Recorded April 23, 2025

For the 2026 ERAS season, the AAMC is enhancing the MyERAS® application experience with updates to program signals, supporting document submissions, and other tools to help applicants navigate the residency application process. This session for advisors will also cover enhancements to the Residency Explorer™ tool, including expanded specialty coverage, new program-specific data, and updated interview invitation insights to support data-driven application decisions. Watch the recording.

Tuesday, May 13 at 2:30 p.m. ET

This webinar is designed for medical school staff and advisors supporting their students through the ERAS 2026 application season. Join AAMC staff for this educational webinar covering two key tools: the Dean’s Office WorkStation (DWS) and the Residency Explorer™ tool. Registration now open.

Thursday, May 15 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us to learn about changes to DWS Analytics and best practices as preparation begins for the next recruitment cycle. DWS Analytics for Schools enables medical school deans and advisors to harness the power of ERAS data in generating a broad base of useful reports that provide insight into students’ activities in applying to residency. Medical school officials can access the rich and robust data that they can only get from the ERAS system to understand trends, identify new opportunities, evaluate, and measure impacts. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session when AAMC staff will answer as many questions as time allows. Registration now open.

Tuesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Neurological Surgery, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and will hear directly from a Neurological Surgery program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Thursday, May 22 at 2 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Child Neurology, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from a Child Neurology program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Tuesday, June 3 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Pediatrics, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from a Pediatrics program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Thursday, June 5 at 3 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Plastic Surgery, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from a Plastic Surgery program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Tuesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring anesthesiology, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and will hear directly from an anesthesiology program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Wednesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. ET

Join the AAMC for an overview of the Program Directors WorkStation (PDWS) for the 2026 ERAS season. This webinar is ideal for new and returning users and covers key updates, access steps, and available resources. You'll also learn how your program appears in the Residency Explorer™ tool and how to ensure your profile is accurate. The session includes timeline reminders, PDWS navigation tips, and a live Q&A. Registration now open.

Thursday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Internal Medicine, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from a Internal Medicine program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. ET

Many medical students feel pressured to engage in research just to enhance their residency applications. But how much does research and publications actually impact interview invitation decisions? In this webinar, we’ll explore common myths about the “research arms race” through data and input from program directors to provide students, especially M1s and M2s, with evidence-based insights to help them make informed decisions. Our goal is to shift the focus from research as a requirement to research as a meaningful academic and career pursuit. Registration now open.

Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. ET

Applying to residency can be complex, but the AAMC’s MyERAS® application and Residency Explorer™ tool can help. Join AAMC staff for a live webinar on navigating the 2026 ERAS season, submitting applications through MyERAS, and using Residency Explorer to research programs strategically. Learn about updated application questions, interview data, and how to align your experiences with programs of interest. A live Q&A will follow the presentation. Registration now open.

Thursday, June 26 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Adult Neurology, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from an Adult Neurology program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Tuesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Psychiatry, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants and medical school advisors will hear directly from a Psychiatry program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Tuesday, July 8 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring Family Medicine, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants will hear directly from a Family Medicine program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.

Thursday, July 10 at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this AAMC-hosted Specialty Spotlight webinar featuring General Surgery, a participating specialty in the ERAS® application process. During this session, ERAS applicants will hear directly from a General Surgery program director and advisor who will share key insights, helpful practices, and valuable resources to support preparation for the 2025-2026 application season. Registration now open.