The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) coordinates the Complex Family Planning Fellowship application process, including letters of recommendation. For guidance, review the application process FAQ.

The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) facilitates the matching process.

Applicants outside of the US should consult the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Complex Family Planning prior to applying.

2025 Application timeline:

November 13, 2024: Applications open.
December 4, 2024: Fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 6:00 am PT / 9:00 am ET.
May 5, 2025: The Society recommends all sites close their applications at 2:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm ET.
June 2, 2025: The Society recommends interview notifications begin.
June 30, 2025: The Society recommends interview notifications end.
Interviews: The Society recommends interviews occur July 7-11, July 14-18, August 4-8, August 18-22, and August 25-29. Complex Family Planning Fellowship sites will be conducting virtual interviews this application cycle. The Society created a list of questions for applicant consideration before and during interviews.
September 17, 2025: Applicant rank lists must be submitted to the NRMP.
October 1, 2025: Applicants are notified of their match via email. If an applicant does not match, they are eligible to participate in a scramble with unmatched sites.
August 1, 2026: Fellows begin their first year of Fellowship. Learn more about delayed Fellowship start here.

Additional support for applicants

The Society has developed these guidelines to support applicants to write their personal statement.

In addition, the Society pairs interested Fellowship applicants with graduated Complex Family Planning subspecialists to receive feedback on their applications, hone their career goals, receive interview tips, and gather insights to inform their rank lists. Bookmark this page to come back in late winter to express your interest in being paired with a mentor.