Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak, EM Match Advice Podcast Host and Stanford University PD, discusses key changes in the 2025 ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) application that all EM applicants should know about. Take a listen to this short 14-minute, high-yield episode before submitting your application.
Podcast 45: Key 2025 ERAS updates
Highlights
- Hometown preferences are now limited to 3 (no longer 5).
- A new section allows you to explaining any unplanned training extensions and interruptions.
- A PD-perspective on what to put in the Impactful Experiences section
- Program signals are now limited to 5 (no longer 7).
- KEY: Do NOT signal home or away rotations.
- A separate hobbies section is back!
- Geographic preferencing remains limited to 3 areas.
- KEY: If you have no preference, then be sure to select “No Preference”. A blank selection conveys something different to the residencies.
- Tips for the personal statement
Mentioned Resources
CORD website: New MyERAS® Application: Guidance for Emergency Medicine
Read and Listen to the Other EM Match Advice Episodes
Blog posts: https://www.aliem.com/em-match-advice-series/
Sara M. Krzyzaniak, MD, FACEP
Podcast Host, EM Match Advice;
Chief Strategic Officer 2023-24,
ALiEM Faculty Incubator;
Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency
Stanford University
Chief Strategic Officer 2023-24,
ALiEM Faculty Incubator;
Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency
Stanford University
