EM Match Advice 48: Transitioning from ERAS to ResidencyCAS - Platform Features and Essential Resources

EM Match Advice 48: Transitioning from ERAS to ResidencyCAS – Platform Features and Essential Resources

In this episode of EM Match Advice, Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Stanford University EM Program Director) speaks with Dr. Liza Smith (Clerkship Director/Associate Program Director at UMass Baystate and past Chair of the CORD Application Process Improvement Committee, and Dr. Tim Fallon (Associate Program Director at Maine Medical Center and the committee’s current Chair), about the historic transition from ERAS to ResidencyCAS for EM residency applications. This marks the first year that EM is using ResidencyCAS as an application service, moving away from the ERAS platform used in previous years. The discussion focuses on essential resources and new platform features that applicants need to understand for successful applications.

Podcast: Transitioning from ERAS to ResidencyCAS

Critical Updates for the 2025-2026 Application Cycle

Do NOT apply to EM programs through ERAS for 2025-2026 – All EM applications go through ResidencyCAS.
ALL EM combined programs also use ResidencyCAS: EM-IM, EM-Peds, EM-Anesthesia, EM-FM, etc. are all on ResidencyCAS, not ERAS
- Exception: If applying to separate specialties (e.g., both EM and IM as separate applications), you’ll need both ResidencyCAS for EM and ERAS for other specialties

Major Application Changes

Geographic preferences redesigned: The traditional regional geographic preference ranking has been eliminated. The new approach focuses on listing specific city-state locations where you’d feel supported (such as a hometown), rather than broad regional preferences
Hobbies section returns: The hobbies section is being reintroduced to ResidencyCAS applications
Non-work experience section added: Applicants can now include experiences outside of traditional work or medical activities

Key Dates for 2025-2026 EM ResidencyCAS Applications

June 4, 2025: ResidencyCAS application opens for data entry and initial application work
August 25, 2025: First date to officially request transcripts (USMLE/COMLEX) and Dean’s letters (MSPE) from schools
September 24, 2025: Application submission deadline
October 1, 2025: Programs can begin reviewing applications

Caution: These dates are specific to ResidencyCAS for Emergency Medicine applications. Always verify dates directly with official sources as they may be subject to change.

Featured Resources

1. ResidencyCAS Official Website

What it is: Official platform and information hub for ResidencyCAS applications
Access: ResidencyCAS.com

2. EMRA Advising Guide (Updated 2024)

Key chapters: Updated Chapter 4 and Chapter 7 focus specifically on ResidencyCAS applications
Access: Updated EMRA Advising Guide – ResidencyCAS Chapters