MATCH

Female Urology 2011 Match – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Several changes have occurred in the application and matching process as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) moves towards subspecialty certification.

IMPORTANT DATES

Residents

Please note that candidates applying to accredited programs for FPM/RS fellowship training beginning July 1, 2011 must apply through Electronic Residency Application Service or ERAS.

1. Complete your application now on the ERAS website. http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm.

2. View the participating programs and begin applying to the institutions you are interested in. NOTE: Review the site often, as programs may be added/deleted through the beginning of February.

3. The Match officially opens April 7 th 2010. Both applicants and Program directors must enter NRMP and register. They will be given unique ID #s to facilitate this process. This is the entity that will actually perform the match. http://www.nrmp.org/fellow/index.html

Fellowship Program Directors

1. Programs who will be participating in the match should contact ERAS in order to insure they are registered correctly. It is suggested that they call the following phone number or use myERAS. You need special software to download the applications.

• Call the ERAS HelpDesk Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM Eastern Time at 202-862-6264.

• MyERAS at myeras@aamc.org. To expedite responses to your questions, please be sure to include:
• your name
• your AAMC ID
• your designated dean's office
• your return e-mail address

2. Programs may download and review applications starting December 1 st, 2009 to May 31 st, 2010.

3. Programs who are new to the process and not already registered in the NRMP will be contacted by the NRMP and instructed on how to get registered and get started. The NRMP process is NOT necessary to begin registration on ERAS and start lining up interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions by Candidates

Frequently Asked Questions by Program Directors