Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
ECFMG is pleased to announce that it has established a new grants program in conjunction with its Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMxSM) program. Through the GEMx Student Exchange Grants, ECFMG will offer financial awards of US$1,000 to up to two qualifying students from each GEMx Partner—medical schools and other institutions that participate in GEMx. … Read More
ECFMG is pleased to announce that it will resume processing of requests for verification of medical credentials issued by educational, health care, and medical registration/licensing institutions in Iran. As previously announced, ECFMG was not processing such requests, pending clarification of restrictions of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the … Read More
On Wednesday, June 3, ECFMG consulted with officials of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of Treasury to clarify whether OFAC restrictions permit ECFMG to engage in verification activities for medical credentials issued in Iran. Based on this consultation, ECFMG is diligently working toward resolution of this important issue. … Read More
An updated version of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) orientation video has been posted to the USMLE website. The video includes updated information regarding break time, personal items, and use of hand sanitizer. All Step 2 CS examinees are strongly encouraged to watch the video and to read the USMLE Step 2 CS … Read More
ECFMG verifies the authenticity of credentials related to physicians’ medical education, training, and registration/licensure directly with the institutions that issued the credentials. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury currently restricts certain interactions between U.S. organizations and entities in Iran. ECFMG is in the process of clarifying the … Read More
To participate in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match®, international medical students/graduates must have passed all exams required for ECFMG Certification. If you plan to participate in the 2016 Match (in March 2016) and still need to pass Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS), you should register now to take the examination. To … Read More
Information for international medical students/graduates on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) 2016 application season is now available. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2016, visit the ERAS Support Services section of the ECFMG website for important information. Most U.S. residency programs participate in ERAS. If you apply … Read More
National Search for New Chief Executive Begins Emmanuel G. Cassimatis, M.D., President & CEO of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), has announced that he will retire in June 2016. As President & CEO of ECFMG, Dr. Cassimatis also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of ECFMG’s foundation, the Foundation for … Read More
The USMLE program usually reports Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores within four weeks of testing. However, because of necessary modifications to the test item pool, there will be a delay in reporting for some examinees who test between the week of July 13 through late August. The target date for reporting Step 2 CK … Read More
ECFMG is following events related to the major earthquake that occurred recently in Nepal. We extend our sympathies to all affected by this tragedy. We are also aware of the potential disruptions this situation may cause for IMGs in using ECFMG’s programs and services. These disruptions include, but are not limited to, the inability to … Read More
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