Early Evaluation of the AI-Enabled Residency Application Screening Tool Thalamus Cortex: Opportunities, Inaccuracies, and Implications for Resident Selection.

Erickson, Taylor S; Civantos, Alyssa M; Messner, Anna H; Chen, Jenny X; Pletcher, Steven D · Laryngoscope · 2026

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools to facilitate residency application review are available to all residency programs using the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) through the Thalamus Cortex system. Responsible use of this technology requires rigorous quality control in the high-stakes process of residency selection. This article documents persistent errors in the Thalamus Cortex system with potential to negatively impact residency applicants and programs.

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