This year we will be using CentralApp (CentralApp) in addition to ERAS for our review process.  
CentralApp was started as a low-cost alternative to ERAS in plastic surgery 5 years ago and it is now used specialty wide (Learn More). We are piloting this platform with the hope that in future years we can remove the financial barriers created by progressive application fee structures of ERAS. As you will see from the questions, CentralApp also promotes holistic application review by focusing on quality application content rather than quantity.  In addition, CentralApp allows us earlier access to applications (September 16) than ERAS (September 26) which gives us additional time to review. There is no cost for you to use CentralApp.
Upon accessing CentralApp, you will be instructed to create a secure account that will be verified by your medical school dean's office, who will submit your transcripts and MSPE directly through the portal. Letters of recommendation should be requested through CentralApp in order for you to have a complete application for us to review.  The Match will remain with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).  Please direct any questions about the application to HELP@accessgme.com.

Please note that you are not required to apply to both Central App and ERAS; you may submit your application to one or both.