IMG Match 2027: Everything You Must Do in June 2026 | ERAS Token, LORs, Rotations & More

The 2027 match season is not starting in September. It's starting right now. June is when the ERAS token opens, ECFMG pathways go live, and the clock starts ticking toward September 23rd — the single most important date of your entire match journey. If you're waiting until August to "get serious," you're already behind. In this session, Pawan Khera and Shayla (VP of Student Success at USMLEsarthi) walk you through exactly what IMGs need to do this month — no fluff, no generic advice. Just a clear, honest breakdown of what's open, what's due, and what will cost you if you ignore it. KEY DATES TO SAVE → June 24 — ERAS Token purchase opens (via MyIntEalth) → September 2 — ERAS applications open for submission → September 11 — Recommended LOR submission deadline → September 15 — RMP registration opens + LOR upload target → September 23 — Programs start reviewing applications (THE deadline) → March 3 — Rank Order List due (students + programs) → March 15 — Match results (matched or not) → March 15–19 — SOAP for unmatched applicants → March 19 — Match location revealed WHAT'S COVERED ✔ Which of the 6 ECFMG Pathways applies to you ✔ How to purchase your ERAS token and where the link has changed ✔ Why September 23rd is the only date that really matters ✔ How LORs work — waived vs unwaived, and the ChatGPT trap to avoid ✔ Should you rotate in September? (Short answer: yes) ✔ What to do if your US visa was denied — tele-rotations explained ✔ How research fits into your ERAS application right now ✔ When to start your personal statement (hint: it's not August) ✔ How USMLEsarthi's 3-round review process works ✔ How to build your program list and use signals strategically RESOURCES MENTIONED → ECFMG Pathways: ecfmg.org/certification/pathways → ERAS Token (MyIntEalth): myintealth.org → MyERAS (AAMC): students-residents.aamc.org/myeras → Residency Explorer: residencyexplorer.aamc.org → FREIDA (AMA): freida.ama-assn.org 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:34 - ECFMG Pathways Overview — What IMGs Need to Know 2:14 - ERAS Token: How to Purchase & Where (New MyIntEalth Link) 2:52 - Full ERAS 2027 Timeline & Key Deadlines 4:34 - Letters of Recommendation (LOR) — Process & Deadlines 6:21 - Can You Write Your Own LOR Draft? (ChatGPT Warning) 8:02 - Rotations — Book July, August & September Now 8:45 - Visa Denied? Tele-Rotation Options for IMGs 9:54 - Research — Why It Matters & What USMLEsarthi Offers 11:21 - Personal Statement & ERAS CV — When & How to Start 11:57 - How USMLEsarthi Reviews Your Documents (3-Step Process) 14:22 - Choosing the Right Program List & Signaling Strategy 17:37 - Closing Remarks & What's Coming Next Looking for more guidance and support for your IMG residency journey? Visit Sarthi for expert assistance with USCE, research, Fellowship, SOAP, Interview Preparation and more. Check out our services- Residency Match Plan- https://www.usmlesarthi.com/residency... For Season 2028 & Later- https://www.usmlesarthi.com/flexible-... Rotation - https://www.usmlesarthi.com/clinicalr... Research - https://www.usmlesarthi.com/research.... For inquiries, contact us at: Website- https://www.usmlesarthi.com/ Email: [email protected] Get in Touch Instagram -   / usmlesarthi   Facebook -   / usmlesarthi   Twitter -   / usmlesarthi   LinkedIn-   / usmlesarthi   Social media groups Telegram - https://t.me/+MPopi5dhe0VjOGZh Facebook-   / usmleresidencymatchbestgroup   LinkedIn-   / 13894264