ERAS Fellowship Applicant Access: Tokens, Documents & MyERAS Login

To access the ERAS Fellowship application portal, navigate directly to the official Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) gateway at https://myeras.aamc.org/myeras-web/ and sign in using your AAMC Username and Password. First-time seasonal applicants must first purchase a one-time EFDO Fellowship Token to unlock their application workspace.

Managed by the AAMC in partnership with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) acts as the centralized document transmission clearinghouse for physicians applying to accredited U.S. graduate medical education fellowships. Because fellowship applications involve strict July and December cycle deadlines, understanding the exact authentication handshake between your AAMC Single Sign-On (SSO) profile, the MyERAS web portal, and the ERAS Fellowships Documents Office (EFDO) is essential to prevent submission delays.

Required Credentials, EFDO Tokens & System Access

• Permanent AAMC Account & 8-Digit AAMC ID: You must use the exact same AAMC account created during your MCAT, AMCAS, or prior ERAS residency cycle. Creating a duplicate AAMC profile will delay your USMLE or COMLEX transcript transmissions.
• Season-Specific EFDO Fellowship Token: Before logging into MyERAS for a new application cycle, all fellowship applicants (both U.S. and International Medical Graduates) must request a 14-digit alphanumeric Fellowship Token via https://www.erasfellowshipdocuments.org/. A standard Residency Token will not work for fellowship cycles.
• Two-Step Verification Device: AAMC OneAccount authentication requires access to your registered email address or mobile authenticator to verify new browser sessions and security updates.
• Supported Desktop Browsers: The AAMC MyERAS environment officially supports Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. While Apple Safari works for basic applicant views, Mac users are strongly advised to use Chrome or Firefox to avoid PDF rendering and upload script failures.

How to Sign In to the ERAS Fellowship Portal Online

1. Step 1: Open a supported desktop browser and navigate directly to the official MyERAS applicant portal at https://myeras.aamc.org/myeras-web/.
2. Step 2: Click the blue Log in or Register for MyERAS button in the center of the landing screen, which routes you to the centralized AAMC Single Sign-On (SSO) gateway.
3. Step 3: Enter your registered AAMC Username and Password, then click Sign In. (Do not register a new AAMC account if you ever applied to medical school or residency in the United States).
4. Step 4: For First-Time Seasonal Enrollment: Upon your initial login for the cycle, the system will prompt you to enter your one-time ERAS Token obtained from the EFDO. Paste the token without spaces or dashes, click Continue, accept the AAMC Policy Notice, and choose whether to import application history and Letters of Recommendation from a prior MyERAS season.
5. Step 5: For Returning Users: After your token is bound to your account for the current season, signing in via the AAMC gateway will bypass the token screen and load directly into your primary MyERAS Dashboard, where you can access the Application, Documents, Programs, and Message Center tabs.

Uploading Supporting Documents, LoRs & Tracking Applications

• EFDO Online Services Integration: Under the Documents > Additional Documents tab in MyERAS, fellowship applicants gain access to a unique single-sign-on link that connects directly to EFDO Online Services. Through this portal, you upload your applicant photograph and request electronic uploads of your Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) and medical school transcript.
• Letter of Recommendation (LoR) Management: Under the Documents > Letters of Recommendation section, you can add and finalize LoR authors (including your Residency Program Director). Finalizing an author generates a personalized PDF Letter Request Form with a unique barcode and Letter ID that your writer uses to upload your evaluation via the AAMC Letter of Recommendation Portal (LoRP).
• Licensure & Examination Transcript Releases: Within the Documents workspace, candidates authorize the electronic release of their official USMLE (NBME) or COMLEX-USA (NBOME) score transcripts, and monitor their ECFMG Status Report if graduating from an international medical school.
• Program Search, Document Assignment & ADTS Tracking: Using the Programs tab, applicants filter ACGME-accredited fellowships by specialty, assign specific Personal Statements and LoRs to individual institutions, pay AAMC transmission fees, and verify live file delivery status using the Applicant Document Tracking System.

Fixing Common Login Errors, Token Issues & Session Timeouts

Account Security & Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices

• 🔒 Verify the Official AAMC & EFDO Domains: Only enter your credentials on verified https://*.aamc.org or https://www.erasfellowshipdocuments.org properties. Never share your AAMC login with third-party CV editing or residency consulting services.
• 🔒 Never Alter a Certified Application Carelessly: Once you click Certify and Submit on the Application tab, your biographical and training history locks permanently for the remainder of the fellowship season. Always download and inspect the PDF preview of your CV and application before executing the final certification signature.
• 🔒 Whitelist Critical System Senders: Prevent missed interview invitations and token receipts by adding [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to your email provider's safe senders list.
• 🔒 Protect Shared Clinical Workstations: If you access MyERAS from a hospital call room or shared resident workstation, always use an Incognito / Private window and click Sign Out in the upper-right corner rather than simply closing the browser tab.

Frequently Asked Questions