ERAS and Frequently Asked Questions

ERAS

The UTHealth Houston Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program participates in ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application System, developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges.  A completed application consists of the following:

  • Application with photograph
  • Curriculum Vitae (part of your application)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of USMLE Step 1 scores
  • Copy of USMLE Step 2 scores if available
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Medical School Dean’s Letter
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (additional letters are acceptable)

A completed application must be received through the ERAS Program by the middle of November of the year prior to start of the program year. Interviews will take place in mid-January.

ERAS Frequently Asked Questions

  • WHERE DO I FIND MY USMLE I.D. #?
    • If you need to look up your USMLE ID# for your ERAS application, please go to the following website: https://apps.nbme.org/ciw2/prod/jsp/requestPass.requestPass. There is a link for students who do not know their USMLE ID.  It can also be found in the lower left hand corner on the front of your Step 1 score report (to the left of your mailing address).
  • DO I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN TO APPLY?
    • No.  You should send your application out as soon as it is complete and continue completing your application as documents arrive.
  • WHAT IS THE AAMC ID?
    • It is a unique code number you receive when you register with AMCAS, ERAS or the NRMP.
  • GUIDES AND WORKSHEETS TO HELP RESIDENCY APPLICANTS COMPLETE THE MYERAS® APPLICATION.
    • Tools for Residency Applicants can be found at https://students-residents.aamc.org/attending-medical-school/how-apply-residency-positions/tools-residency-applicants/