Timeline
Key dates for the 2026-2027 application cycle
Upcoming
ERAS Opens for Applicants
ERASBegin entering application data in MyERAS
47d
Monday
MyERAS Opens
ERASBegin entering application information, upload documents
61d
Monday
Begin Requesting LORs
PersonalAsk letter writers to upload to ERAS early
61d
Monday
Finalize Program List
Deadline PersonalTarget 50-80 programs. All research should be done by now.
122d
Saturday
Personal Statement Final Draft
Deadline PersonalHave 2-3 people review. Tailor versions if needed.
127d
Thursday
LORs Confirmed
Deadline PersonalAll letter writers confirmed and uploaded to ERAS
132d
Tuesday
ERAS Application Season Opens
Deadline ERASApplications transmitted to programs. Apply on day one.
142d
Friday
Signaling Deadline
Deadline ERASLast day to send program signals. Use them strategically.
163d
Friday
Interview Season Begins
InterviewPrograms begin sending interview invitations
183d
Thursday
Rank Order List Opens
NRMPBegin entering your rank list on NRMP website
275d
Friday
Interview Season Ends
InterviewMost interviews completed by end of January
291d
Sunday
Rank Order List Deadline
Deadline NRMPFinal deadline to certify your rank list. CANNOT be changed after this.
320d
Monday
SOAP (if unmatched)
Deadline NRMPSupplemental Offer and Acceptance Program begins Monday of Match Week
336d
Wednesday
Match Day
Deadline NRMPResults released. Check NRMP at 12:00 PM ET.
340d
Sunday
Residency Begins
PersonalStart PGY-1
442d
Thursday