Overview
Board of Trustees
Statement of Values, Mission, and Purposes
Senior Staff
Annual Report
History
Organizational Members
Careers at ECFMG
ECFMG Certification
Assessing whether IMGs are ready to enter U.S. graduate medical education programs that are accredited by ACGME
Certification Verification Service
Providing primary-source confirmation of an IMG’s ECFMG certification status to residency programs; state medical boards; and other organizations, such as hospitals and HMOs
ERAS Support Services
Assisting IMGs who use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to apply for residency positions in U.S. graduate medical education programs
Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (J-1 visa)
Sponsoring physicians on J-1 Exchange Visitor visas and ensuring that Exchange Visitors and their host institutions meet the federal requirements for participation in the Exchange Visitor Program
ECFMG International Credentials Services
Serving international regulatory authorities by obtaining primary-source verification of credentials of physicians educated or trained outside of their jurisdictions
Acculturation Program
Developing resources that assist IMGs with the transition to living and working in the United States and that help orient them to the U.S. health care system
Programs Overview »
For International Medical Graduates
IWA—Interactive Web Applications
Complete the Application for ECFMG Certification; apply for USMLE; access USMLE scheduling permits; request extension of Step1/2 CK eligibility period; request to have USMLE results withheld from your medical school
OASIS—On-line Applicant Status and Information System
Review and manage your ECFMG record; manage your financial account; check the status of your ECFMG applications, medical education credentials, and Standard ECFMG Certificate; view USMLE score reports; access ERAS Support Services; complete the physician portion of an on-line application for J-1 visa sponsorship
Step 2 CS Calendar and Scheduling
Check test dates and schedule testing appointments
CVS ON-LINE—Certification Verification Service On-line
Request a status report be sent to a medical licensing authority
IAN—IMG Advisors Network
Connect with an IMG advisor to ask questions about participating in U.S. graduate medical education and living in the United States; volunteer to be an advisor
For International Medical Schools
EMSWP—ECFMG Medical School Web Portal
Verify the status of students/graduates for USMLE registration; verify the medical education credentials of their students/graduates; access data on the USMLE performance of students/graduates; upload and track supporting documents on behalf of students/graduates participating in ERAS
For Residency Programs/Licensing Authorities
CVS ON-LINE—Certification Verification Service On-line
Request an IMG’s certification status
EVNet—Exchange Visitor Network
Submit appointment profile details for J-1 visa sponsorship applicants; view reports on currently sponsored J-1 physicians
For All Users
IMED—International Medical Education Directory
Search for medical schools
Employment Application
View and apply for jobs
On-line Services Overview »
Review of USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Minimum Passing Score
(MAY 1, 2012)
IMGs Participating in 2013 Match Should Apply for Step 2 CS Now
(APR 13, 2012)
Delay in USMLE Step 1 Score Reporting
(MAR 27, 2012)
IMG Performance in the 2012 Match
(MAR 27, 2012)
Mid-2012 Temporary Shutdown of Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Testing; Score Report Delay
(MAR 23, 2012)
Updated Practice and Orientation Materials for Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Exam Have Been Posted
(MAR 23, 2012)
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Publications
Forms
E-Newsletters
Data
ECFMG Policies and Procedures Regarding Irregular Behavior
Fees and Payment
2011 Annual Report
PDF
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Certificates Issued, 1987-2011
More Data »
Resources Overview »
