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About the MyECFMG Mobile App

The MyECFMG mobile app is a free, downloadable tool that enables applicants for ECFMG Certification to access their ECFMG account information, view important status updates, and more. ECFMG created this app as a convenience for applicants, providing on-the-go access to information that typically would be accessed via other means.

MyECFMG features (when applicable) include the ability to:

Browse the latest news headlines from ECFMG (without logging in to the app!)
View information in your applicant record and change your contact information
View your Application for ECFMG Certification
Upload certain documents required for ECFMG Certification, including your final medical diploma
View your exam history and the status of USMLE^® exam applications
View the status of your medical education credentials
View the status of certification verification report (CVS) requests for U.S. state medical boards
View your ECFMG financial account and make payments
Purchase an Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) Token, view information about your ERAS application, upload certain supporting documents, and receive push notifications related to outstanding documents.
Please note: ERAS Support Services is unavailable in the MyECFMG mobile app until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please log in to ECFMG's OASIS to access ERAS Support Services.
View information about your J-1 visa sponsorship and sponsored dependents and upload certain supporting documents
Request ECFMG forms be sent to you by e-mail

How to Use the App
To log in and use the MyECFMG app, you must have your assigned USMLE/ECFMG identification number and an established ECFMG On-line Services password. If you do not have a USMLE/ECFMG identification number or are a first-time user of ECFMG On-line Services, click here to use ECFMG’s Interactive Web Applications (IWA) to establish an account.

Where to Download the App
MyECFMG is available for free from the App Store (iOS devices) and Google Play (Android devices). Using your smart phone or tablet, click the corresponding button below to download the app.

Google Play Button for Apple/iOS Devices

If you decide to download the mobile app, make sure to use the app’s Feedback function to let us know what you think of it! We welcome your input to help us improve MyECFMG.

If you experience any issues with the app or prefer not to download it, you can access certain account information and perform certain functions on-line using this website and ECFMG’s on-line services such as the On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS) and IWA. If you have any questions about the MyECFMG mobile app or about how to access your information, you can contact Applicant Information Services by phone at 215-386-5900 (Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States) or by e-mail at info@ecfmg.org.

For information on ECFMG’s data collection and dissemination practices, see our Privacy Policy.

New to ECFMG Certification?

Then you probably have a lot of questions. Here are a few answers to get you started.

What is the purpose of ECFMG Certification?

ECFMG Certification is the standard for evaluating the qualifications of IMGs entering the U.S. health care system. It is a requirement for IMGs to:

enter residency or fellowship programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME),

take Step 3 of the three-step United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and

obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.

What is an IMG?

ECFMG defines an international medical graduate (IMG) as a physician who received his/her basic medical degree or qualification from a medical school located outside the United States and Canada. The location of your medical school, not your citizenship, is what determines whether you are an IMG. This means that U.S. citizens who graduated from medical schools outside the United States and Canada are considered IMGs. Non-U.S. citizens who graduated from medical schools in the United States and Canada are not considered IMGs.

What are the requirements for ECFMG Certification?

The requirements for ECFMG Certification include:

completion of the Application for ECFMG Certification;

passing performance on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, and Step 2 Clinical Skills; and

primary-source verification of your medical education credentials.

How do I begin the certification process?

The certification process begins when you request a USMLE/ECFMG Identification Number, which you can do through ECFMG’s Interactive Web Applications (IWA) by clicking on the link to establish an account.