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Resources for Applicants

ERAS Support Services 2011 Tutorials

Serves as the designated Dean’s office for international medical students/graduates using ERAS.
Issues ERAS Token and tracks receipt of supporting documents via OASIS.
Collects, scans, uploads, and transmits supporting documents to ERAS PostOffice.
Transmits ECFMG Status Report.
Transmits USMLE transcript, if requested by applicant.

E-mail: eras-support@ecfmg.org
Phone: (215) 386-5900

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

Developed and operated by AAMC.
Maintains the MyERAS website, where you can register with ERAS and complete residency applications.
Maintains the Applicant Document Tracking System, which you can use to track the status of your ERAS application.

For technical support, contact the AAMC ERAS Helpdesk at
E-mail: myeras@aamc.org
Phone: (202) 862-6264
Website: www.aamc.org/eras

National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Collects the preferences of applicants and program directors for available residency positions.
Matches applicants with available positions.

E-mail: nrmp@aamc.org
Phone: (202) 828-0566; or toll-free in the United States: (866) 617-5838
Website: www.nrmp.org

2010 Match Results by Specialty and State

Results of the 2008 NRMP Program Director Survey

ECFMG Acculturation Program

The ECFMG Acculturation Program has developed a spectrum of resources designed to help international medical graduates as they learn about the U.S. medical system.

E-mail: acculturation@ecfmg.org
Website: www.ecfmg.org/acculturation

ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program

ECFMG is authorized by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to sponsor foreign national physicians as Exchange Visitors in accredited programs of graduate medical education or training or advanced research programs (involving primarily observation, consultation, teaching, or research).

The ECFMG J-1 Visa Sponsorship Fact Sheet provides an introduction to ECFMG sponsorship of foreign national physicians for the J-1 visa, and includes web-based resources for those who want more information.

Website: www.ecfmg.org/evsp

International Opportunities in Medical Education

International Opportunities in Medical Education (IOME) is an on-line resource that provides up-to-date information about the extent and nature of international health opportunities for students, residents, and faculty of U.S. allopathic medical schools as well as opportunities available in the United States for students, residents, and faculty of medical schools abroad. IOME is the result of a survey conducted collaboratively by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and AAMC.

E-mail: inquiry@faimer.org
Website: www.faimer.org/resources/opportunities/index.html

The International Medical Graduate’s Guide to US Medicine & Residency Training

The International Medical Graduate’s Guide to US Medicine & Residency Training, published by the American College of Physicians (ACP) in collaboration with ECFMG, is a valuable resource for international medical graduates and for residency program staff involved in graduate medical education. The book includes information on all aspects of the processes by which international medical graduates can achieve ECFMG Certification, secure positions in U.S. graduate medical education programs, obtain appropriate immigration status, understand and function within the U.S. medical education and health care delivery systems, and adjust to living and working in the United States.

To order, visit the ACP website or call ACP Customer Service at (800) 523-1546, extension 2600, or (215) 351-2600 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States).