Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP)

Welcome About EVSP Application Overview For J-1 Applicants/Physicians For J-1 Host Institutions

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) ANNOUNCEMENT

The ECFMG|FAIMER Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP) continues to provide its services and communicate to relevant stakeholders about new immigration or COVID-19 issues that impact exchange visitor physicians. Review previous COVID-19 communications here. ECFMG|FAIMER remains dedicated to supporting training programs and foreign national physicians through this challenging time.

On-line Learning Modules

The interactive learning modules below can be viewed on most desktop computers, web browsers, and mobile devices. Modules with audio include closed captioning. Stay tuned: additional learning modules are being developed!

Required Orientation Modules for Incoming Exchange Visitor Physicians:

• The Spirit and Intent of the Exchange Visitor Program for Physicians

Module details:

Approximate completion time: 5 minutes
Content:

Exchange Visitor Program Overview
Exchange Visitor Program Categories
Exchange Visitor Program Goals
The Role of ECFMG
Journeys in Medicine Blog

• Exchange Visitor Physician Orientation Module: Part One

Module details:

Approximate completion time: 10 minutes
Content:

Defining the Exchange Visitor “(Alien) Physician” Category
Insurance Requirements
Moonlighting
Exchange Visitor Physician Responsibilities

• Exchange Visitor Physician Orientation Module: Part Two

Module details:

Approximate completion time: 10 minutes
Content:

Emergency Assistance
EVSP Contacts
Culture Shock
Cross-cultural Requirement
U.S. Laws

Optional Learning Modules:

• Supporting the Well-being of Exchange Visitor Physicians

Module details:

Approximate completion time: 10 minutes
Content:

Making Well-being a Priority
Transitional Challenges: Getting Established
Transitional Challenges: U.S. Health Care
Ongoing Challenges: Connectivity
Ongoing Challenges: Stress and Trauma
Resources

• Maintaining J-1 Visa Status

Module details:

Approximate completion time: 5 minutes
Content:

Progressive GME Training
Required Documents and Records
Required Notifications
Required Incident Reporting
Other Fundamentals of Compliance