Detailed Information on the 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification and On-line Application Now Available

Information on the 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification is now available on the ECFMG website. The 2025 Pathways are intended for international medical graduates (IMGs) who need to meet the clinical skills requirement and the communication skills requirement for ECFMG Certification. These requirements are among the examination requirements that IMGs must meet in order to participate in the 2025 National Resident Matching Program^® (NRMP^®) Main Residency Match^® (The Match^®). See Requirements for 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification on the ECFMG website for detailed information.

The on-line Application for 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification is now open. Prospective applicants should visit the ECFMG website for eligibility requirements and detailed instructions for applying to each Pathway, including information on required documentation and application timing.

ECFMG’s Clinical Skills Evaluation and Attestation Portal also is now open for international medical schools who need to complete Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Attestations for applicants to Pathway 2; Clinical Skills Attestations for applicants to Pathway 3, 4, or 5; and for licensed physicians who need to complete the required Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) evaluations for applicants to Pathway 6. Visit the ECFMG website for important information for medical schools and physician evaluators.

ERAS 2025 Program Information for IMGs Now Available

Information for IMGs on the Electronic Residency Application Service^® (ERAS) 2025 application season is now available. For more information, see the full announcement on the ECFMG website.