Your Strategy
Personalized application plan for Applicant | CK 237 | J-1 | FM + IM
Apply To
300
150 FM + 150 IM
Match Probability
92%
if ranking 15+ programs
ERAS Cost
$7,490
application fees only
Must-Apply
28
highest priority
Must Apply
28
10%+ IMG interview rate
Strong Pick
102
5-9% IMG rate, competitive
Strategic Reach
170
1-4% rate, worth applying
Family Medicine — 150 Programs
Must Apply 23 programs
Strong Pick 55 programs
Strategic Reach 72 programs
Internal Medicine — 150 Programs
Must Apply 5 programs
Strong Pick 47 programs
Strategic Reach 98 programs
Application Cost Estimate
| Fee Tier | Programs | Per Program | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs 1-10 | 10 | $11 | $110 |
| Programs 11-20 | 10 | $17 | $170 |
| Programs 21-30 | 10 | $19 | $190 |
| Programs 31+ | 270 | $26 | $7,020 |
| ERAS Fees Total | $7,490 | ||
Additional Estimated Costs
USMLE transcript (Sent to ERAS) $80
Medical school transcript (Varies by school) $50
Interview travel (if in-person) (Varies widely; many programs offer virtual) $3,000
Suit/professional attire (One-time investment) $300
NRMP registration (Match participation fee) $85
Estimated Grand Total $11,005
2026-2027 Application Timeline
June 2026
ERAS opens — start entering application data
June-July
Request letters of recommendation, finalize personal statement
August
Have personal statement reviewed, complete ERAS application
Sep 6, 2026
Applications begin transmitting — SUBMIT DAY 1
Sep 25, 2026
SIGNAL DEADLINE — send all 5 signals before this date
Oct-Jan
Interview season — schedule and attend interviews
Feb 25, 2027
RANK LIST DEADLINE — submit final rank order list
Mar 17, 2027
SOAP (if needed) — supplemental offers
Mar 19, 2027
MATCH DAY
Jul 1, 2027
Residency begins — PGY-1 start date