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In the spring and summer, AAMC tested an interactive model of ERAS for Programs - the next generation of the Program Directors Workstation (PDWS) - to validate that users can successfully complete their application processing activities. The ERAS for Programs model allowed testers to visualize important functionality, try out potential workflows, and test new design, navigation, and layout options. The model was a result of the research we had conducted with programs to better understand your needs. To ensure we received varied feedback about the many features being considered, testers included program staff in different roles across a variety of specialties and program sizes. We assumed that there would be tasks and functions that worked well and others we would need to improve. Our goal was to capture those learnings early to save time before we develop a production version. The feedback from this prototype test will help us prioritize what will be integrated into ERAS for Programs ... More