What happens on September 23?
Residency programs may begin reviewing MyERAS applications and MSPEs on September 23, 2026. Submitting earlier does not move you up in a program's queue — review simply cannot start before that date.
Programs start reviewing ERAS applications on September 23. Are you ready?
Check your documents, signals, program list, and outreach plan before review day.
NextMatch AI is independent and not affiliated with AAMC, ERAS, NRMP, ECFMG, Thalamus, or ResidencyCAS. AI output here is for brainstorming, proofreading, and drafting support only — you are responsible for your final application content and official submissions.
ERAS Readiness Checklist
Run your ERAS readiness check
A quick pre-review pass through the things IMGs most often leave unchecked. This is a personal readiness check, not an official audit — it does not tell you your application is safe, and it does not touch or submit anything in MyERAS.
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Program list reviewed · Personal statements assigned correctly · LoRs uploaded/assigned · USMLE transcript assigned · MSPE/transcript status checked · Program signals reviewed · Geographic/specialty fit reviewed · Outreach/LOI plan prepared
Signal Worksheet
Document why each signal is intentional
This worksheet does not predict interview chances or match odds. It helps you write down a specific, defensible reason for every signal before you spend it.
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Letter of Interest Draft Assistant
Draft a Letter of Interest, then check it before you send it
This is brainstorming and drafting support only. It never invents experience, scores, or relationships you did not enter, and it never sends anything for you — review and edit the draft before it goes anywhere.
Add at least the program name and why this program to generate a draft.
Your draft and quality warnings will appear here.
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Keep every program's status in one place
A personal tracker for your own program list — not a community database, and not a source of official program status. Export it to CSV any time.
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The free ERAS Planner tracks 24 readiness milestones and up to 15 target programs across the full 2027 season.
Quick questions
Do I need to submit exactly on September 2?
No. September 2 is when applicants may begin submitting, not a scored advantage for the first minute. Submit when your application is consistent and complete, early enough to absorb a rejected upload or assignment error.
Can I change my application after certifying and submitting?
Once you certify and submit in MyERAS, the core application content is locked. Use the days before certifying for a careful review, then confirm through the official ERAS systems — NextMatch AI does not submit or edit your ERAS application.
What should IMGs check before programs begin reviewing applications?
Common gaps include personal statements assigned to the wrong program, letters of recommendation not fully assigned, USMLE transcript or MSPE status left unconfirmed, and signals sent without a specific, documented reason. The checklist above walks through these.
Can AI help write a Letter of Interest?
AI can help you structure a first draft and flag generic or unsupported language, like the assistant on this page. It should never invent experience, publications, or relationships — you review, edit, and send every message yourself.
Is NextMatch AI affiliated with ERAS or AAMC?
No. NextMatch AI is an independent tool and is not affiliated with AAMC, ERAS, NRMP, ECFMG, Thalamus, or ResidencyCAS. Always confirm deadlines and requirements on the official ERAS and AAMC timelines.
Always verify requirements and dates on the official 2027 ERAS timeline and the Sep 2 vs Sep 23 guide.
Independent tool, not an official system
NextMatch AI is an independent tool and is not affiliated with AAMC, ERAS, NRMP, ECFMG, Thalamus, ResidencyCAS, or any residency program. Nothing on this page submits, edits, or accesses your official MyERAS application.
You remain responsible for reviewing all content and for your final application, letters, and outreach messages, and for completing every official submission yourself through the official ERAS, NRMP, and ECFMG systems.
AI-assisted output on this page (including the Letter of Interest draft) is for planning, brainstorming, proofreading, and drafting support only. Review, edit, and confirm that any AI-generated text accurately reflects your own experience before you use it anywhere.