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USMLE Policy Updates Following Step 2 CS Discontinuation

Step 3 Eligibility Requirements Reinstated; New Information Added to USMLE Transcripts; Attempt Limits Set at Four The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Composite Committee, the governing body of USMLE comprised of medical educators, regulators, and members of the public, recently met to determine how the discontinuation of the Step 2 Clinical Skills examination (Step … Read More

Update on Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

As announced on January 26, 2021, ECFMG®|FAIMER® will offer expanded pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs) to meet the requirements for ECFMG Certification and to participate in the 2022 National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match® (The Match®). On February 16, 2021, ECFMG|FAIMER published additional information on the 2022 pathways, including: information on who … Read More

ECFMG|FAIMER Will Offer Expanded Pathways for 2022 Match

ECFMG®|FAIMER® will expand its pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs) to meet the requirements for ECFMG Certification and to participate in the 2022 National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match® (The Match®). The pathways evaluate IMGs’ clinical and communication skills—skills that are critically important to participate in U.S. graduate medical education (GME) and to … Read More

USMLE Program Discontinues Step 2 CS

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) program announced today that it has discontinued work to relaunch a modified Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examination. In the spring of 2020, the USMLE program suspended Step 2 CS due to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that it would take 12-18 months to bring back a modified … Read More

ECFMG|FAIMER Is Planning Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

In a podcast released today, the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) program provided updates on the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam, which has been suspended since March 2020. The podcast does not provide, at this time, a specific time for launch of the modified exam. ECFMG|FAIMER is partnering with the National Board of Medical … Read More

Moving Forward: The Step 1 Pass/Fail Score Reporting Policy Change and Revitalization of Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) program recognizes that the upcoming score reporting change for Step 1 pass/fail (P/F) and the suspension of the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examination have created new questions for medical students, faculty, and state board members. The USMLE program appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as they work diligently … Read More

IMGs Eligible for Pathways Under Expanded Requirements Can Apply Now

Details on the expanded eligibility requirements and instructions for Pathways 1, 2, and 4 are now available in the Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match section of the ECFMG website. International medical graduates (IMGs) who believe they are eligible under the expanded requirements can apply using the on-line Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification … Read More

Eligibility Requirements for Pathways Expanded, More IMGs May Be Eligible

ECFMG|FAIMER has expanded the eligibility requirements for certain pathways used to meet the Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match, and additional international medical graduates (IMGs) may be eligible to apply to the pathways. Details on the expanded eligibility requirements and instructions are under development and will be posted to ECFMG’s website as soon as … Read More

ECFMG’s 2021 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and Application Materials Now Available

ECFMG’s 2021 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and the 2021 exam application materials for international medical students/graduates (IMGs) are now available on the ECFMG website. The ECFMG Information Booklet is the definitive source of information on ECFMG Certification and is required reading for applicants. To meet the examination requirements for ECFMG Certification, IMGs have been required to pass Step … Read More

Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match Now Available

The on-line Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match is now available. Qualified international medical students/graduates (IMGs) who intend to participate in the 2021 Main Residency Match® and are unable to take Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) due to the suspension of that exam may be … Read More

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