The Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), commonly referred to as the Dean’s Letter, is a comprehensive document that articulates a student’s academic performance in comparison to peers. This document includes quotations from evaluations of core rotations as well as Letters of Recommendation submitted during the application process for rotations. The MSPE is a required component for applicants participating in the Match process in the United States and Canada.

To request an MSPE, please submit the following documents here :

1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2. A motivation letter or personal statement that conveys insights into your identity, professional motivations, and aspirations;
3. Three noteworthy characteristics (please refer to page 7 for additional details);
4. Any Student Evaluation Forms (SEFs) from clinical rotations that you have acquired;
5. Any Letters of Recommendation (LoRs), while these are not mandatory, their inclusion is encouraged. Please be advised that a LoR may not be utilized more than once. Therefore, should you intend to incorporate a LoR into your application, it must not be cited in the MSPE. In such cases, it is imperative to inform the SME staff member responsible for composing the MSPE to allow for appropriate substitutions.

All materials must be submitted no later than August 19, 2025, by 8:00 a.m. CEST. The preparation of MSPEs will occur in the order in which documents are received.

Prior to its submission to ERAS, you will have the opportunity to review your MSPE. The writer will consider suggestions regarding the document’s format, including grammar and spelling; however, the content itself will remain unaltered. It is essential that quotations from recommendation letters and opinions derived from the Student Evaluation Forms are presented verbatim, as modifications or omissions are not permissible.

Upon acceptance by the student, the MSPE will be uploaded to ERAS by the JU MC SME, along with the transcript. The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requires two business days to process the documents submitted by medical schools. The release of MSPEs to programs is scheduled for September 24, 2025.

For further information regarding the application process, please visit here:

MATCH 2026

USA

To participate in the Main Residency Match 2026, you will need to register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The NRMP is the organization involved in matching applicants with available residency positions, based on certified rank order lists (ROLs) of applicants and program directors.

Registration opens on September 3, 2025.

For information on Match registration and requirements, visit this site.

Information on requirements for ECFMG Certification for Match: here.

Timeline: here.

CANADA

For information on the timeline for Match 2026 via CARMS, visit this site.