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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

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Request an IMG’s certification status
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The ECFMG Correspondent

Previous Issues
Issue Sixteen - April 12, 2010
  • Distance Learning Modules in Medical Education Available–Register Now
Issue Fifteen - February 4, 2009
  • ECFMG’s IMG Advisors Network Expanding – New Advisors Needed
Issue Fourteen - December 20, 2007
  • ECFMG’s IMG Advisors Network Seeking New Advisors
Issue Thirteen - December 19, 2006
  • New Service for IMGs Entering U.S. Graduate Medical Education – Advisors Needed
Issue Twelve - January 4, 2006
  • ECFMG Celebrates 50th Anniversary
  • ECFMG’s New Look
  • Certification-related Documents are Changing
  • For More Information
Issue Eleven - September 8, 2005
  • Information for Residents and Licensed Physicians Affected by Hurricane Katrina
Issue Ten - December 19, 2003
  • Update: Elimination of the Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL®) as a Requirement for ECFMG Certification
Issue Nine - October 9, 2003
  • FAIMER® Institute 2003: International Medical Educators Develop Skills in Curriculum Change, Education Methods, Leadership, and Professional Networking
Issue Eight - May 27, 2003
New USMLE™ Clinical Skills Exam Will Replace the ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment in Mid-2004
  • Information on the USMLE CSE
  • Resources on CSE
  • Comparison of Selected Policies associated with the ECFMG CSA® and USMLE CSE
  • Frequently-Asked Questions
Issue Seven - April 24, 2003
  • 2003 Match Results Mark Increase in IMG Participation and Residency Placements
  • FAIMER Launches New E-Newsletter
  • Annual Reports Available Via the Web
Issue Six - September 19, 2002
  • Permanent Validation of Standard ECFMG Certificate
  • FAIMER® Institute Selects Fellows for 2002
Issue Five - July 15, 2002
  • Numbers for ECFMG Certification Program Continue to Increase
  • ECFMG’s On-line Application Options Gaining Popularity
Issue Four - July 3, 2002
  • Important Notice for Step 1 / Step 2 Applicants
  • Availability of 2003 Information Booklet / Application Materials
Issue Three - May 8, 2002
  • Special Announcement for Applicants Planning to Take the ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment
  • Modification To Medical Education Policy Requirements For ECFMG Certification
  • Upcoming Modification To Reexamination Policy For CSA (for examinees who fail CSA on or after February 1, 2003)
Issue Two - February 14, 2002
  • ECFMG Certification Program Experienced Increased Volume in 2001
  • Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research - FAIMER
Issue One - December 6, 2001
  • Apply On-line for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2
  • On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS)
  • Accessing ECFMG’s On-line Services
  • ECFMG Certification and J-1 Visa Sponsorship: An Overview

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