Resources
Organizational Publications
Most ECFMG publications are available on this website. For inquiries regarding publications not found on this website, contact ECFMG by e-mail at pubs@ecfmg.org.
ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet
The ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet provides an introduction to ECFMG Certification, as well as web-based resources for those interested in ECFMG Certification and graduate medical education in the United States.
ECFMG Information Booklet
The ECFMG Information Booklet contains detailed information about ECFMG Certification. Applicants for examination are required to read the applicable edition of the Information Booklet.
- 2021 Information Booklet - HTML Format (for on-line viewing)
- 2021 Information Booklet - PDF Format (for printing/downloading)
- 2020 Information Booklet - HTML Format (for on-line viewing)
- 2020 Information Booklet - PDF Format (for printing/downloading)
Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials
Applicants for ECFMG Certification must submit a copy of their final medical diploma. The Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials lists the exact name of the final medical diploma that these applicants must have earned (and must provide). The Reference Guide lists these medical credential qualifications by country of medical school.
USMLE Bulletin of Information
The USMLE Bulletin of Information contains detailed information about USMLE, a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States. Applicants for examination are required to read the applicable edition of the Bulletin of Information.
ECFMG Fact Card
The ECFMG® Fact Card provides summary annual data on international medical students and graduates pursuing ECFMG Certification, J-1 visa sponsorship, and first-year residency positions in the United States.
Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP)
The ECFMG J-1 Visa Sponsorship Fact Sheet provides an overview of ECFMG sponsorship for the J-1 visa, which is commonly used by foreign national physicians to participate in U.S. programs of graduate medical education.
- ECFMG J-1 Visa Sponsorship Fact Sheet
- Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program Reference Guide
- Journeys in Medicine - An ECFMG Blog
Quick Guides
