Sometime in November 2004, each program will receive advance information on how ERAS® works, giving answers to the most frequently asked questions about the use of ERAS®. In January 2005, registration for the upcoming ERAS® season begins. Internship programs can update the listing that will be displayed for applicants in the MyERAS Web site. They can also indicate what type of training is to be offered: traditional, special emphasis, or combined. During registration, internship programs also provide contact information for ERAS® administrative use, such as addresses for mailing manuals and software instructions, numbers for faxing advisories, etc.
In May 2005, the AODME will meet with the Association for Hospital Medical Education in Tucson, Ariz. In conjunction with this meeting, ERAS® will offer PDWS training. This comprehensive half-day course will give the internship program staff all the skills necessary to successfully introduce ERAS® to their program. During the months of July and August, ERAS® Training will be offered in various US cities. Each year, this training is arranged based on anticipated demand. In 2005, training sessions are planned for Washington, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, and New York.
On July 1, 2005, MyERAS, the applicant Web site, opens for osteopathic medical students to register and start work on their application. On July 15, 2005, The ERASPO opens for the osteopathic internship application season. Applicants may transmit their applications to internship programs; schools and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners may transmit supporting documents; and osteopathic internship programs may begin downloading application materials (Ms Moira Edwards, assistant vice president for Residency and Fellowship Application Services).