On September 14, a federal court postponed implementation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule that would have ended the longstanding Duration of Status (D/S) framework for J-1 exchange visitors, including J-1 physicians participating in U.S. graduate medical education (GME). The rule was scheduled to take effect September 15, 2026. As a result … Read More
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule that will end the longstanding Duration of Status (D/S) framework for J, F, and I visa holders and replace it with a fixed-period admission system tied to training program end dates. Below is an overview of the change, what it may mean for … Read More
Intealth® is accepting applications for three open seats on its Board of Trustees, with terms beginning in January 2027. Applications are due by July 31, 2026. The Board guides Intealth’s work advancing quality medical education and health care worldwide through its divisions, ECFMG® and FAIMER®. Trustees provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction as Intealth works to ensure international medical graduates (IMGs) … Read More
Residency Tokens for the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2027 application season are now available through ECFMG’s MyIntealth Applicant Portal. You can use a 2027 Token to register at the MyERAS website of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), effective Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and begin work on your residency application. If you plan to apply … Read More
Information for international medical students/graduates (IMGs) on the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2027 application season is now available. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2027, please visit the ERAS Support Services section of the ECFMG website for important information. Most U.S. residency programs participate in ERAS. If you apply to … Read More
Information on the 2027 Pathways for ECFMG® Certification and Pathways Revalidation is now available on the ECFMG website. The 2027 Pathways are for international medical graduates (IMGs) who need to meet the clinical skills requirement and the communication skills requirement for ECFMG Certification, or who need to revalidate a previously accepted Pathway that is expired or … Read More
International medical graduates (IMGs) matched to a total of 9,682 first-year residency positions in the 2026 Main Residency Match® (The Match®), according to results released by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). IMGs accounted for approximately 23.6% of all matched applicants, filling critical roles across high-need specialties and underserved communities throughout the United States. Of … Read More
Following an annual review, the Intealth Board of Trustees approved an adjustment to fees for services related to ECFMG Certification, residency application support, and EPIC. The cost of delivering our services has increased over time, and this adjustment reflects that reality. New fees for applications/requests submitted on or after April 1, 2026: Service New Fee
Phase one of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Service Transition is now complete. All USMLE Step exam services for students and graduates of international medical schools (IMGs), including exam registration, score report delivery, and USMLE customer service, are now managed by USMLE co-sponsor the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) through its USMLE … Read More
The MyIntealth™ environment is now available for all users. The USMLE Service Transition is still in progress. USMLE services are no longer available in MyIntealth, and international medical students/graduates will be able to access USMLE services through FSMB when phase one of the transition is complete (expected January 12, 2026). Our customer service team is available … Read More
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