06.03.2022 - By Zack Olson, MD and Michael Estephan, MD
ERAS Pt 1: The 8 Parts of the ApplicationThere are 8 parts to the application:
* Personal and Biographic Information – mostly self-explanatory* Curriculum Vitae (Resume) – keep an updated CV throughout medical school to makethis easy to fill out, be concise but specific* Personal Statement – start early* Letters of Recommendation – should ideally have two SLOEs from rotations in EMdepartments plus one extra letter* Test Scores – transfer reports from USMLE or COMLEX* MSPE or Dean’s Letter – submitted by your school* Medical School Transcript – submitted by your school* Photo – business professional headshot with neutral background
Further Reading:
CordEM – SLOE 1
CordEM – SLOE 2