How to get an ERAS token in order to apply for the MATCH
This was a question that may sound dumb at first, but when actually faced it, looks like a real serious one. Anyways just listing out the procedure below.
ERAS token is a way through which one can start one's application for residency. For IMGs (International Medical Graduates) one can get the token in the following way.
Open your OASIS account from the ECFMG portal.
On the left hand side there will be the following option - ERAS® Support Services, click on it
Next click on ERAS Residency Token NOT THE ERAS Fellowship Token
Once you complete the request and make the payment you will be directed to your ERAS token number.
Do note it down since if not mistaken I do not think they send you your number or anything, so either print the page or write it down on a sheet of paper. You will not need this token number once you create an account in myeras FYI
Then go to the myeras page - https://services.aamc.org/eras/myeras2015/ and then click register token and do as the instructions are told, which are pretty simple and straight forward.
Best of luck