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Availability of ECFMG’s 2026 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and 2026 Application Materials

ECFMG’s 2026 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and the 2026 application materials for United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) for international medical students/graduates (IMGs) will be available on the ECFMG website in August 2025, in conjunction with the launch of MyIntealth™, the new online environment for accessing … Read More

Important Information on 2026 Pathways; Application to Open in August

The 2026 Pathways for ECFMG Certification and Revalidation 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 expiring. IMGs also must meet the clinical and communication skills requirements in … Read More

Intealth CEO Eric Holmboe Co-Authors NEJM Article on Competency-Based Medical Education

Dr. Eric Holmboe, President and CEO of Intealth® and a globally recognized voice in medical education, has co-authored a new article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The piece explores practical strategies for advancing competency-based medical education (CBME) and its impact on patient care and professional development. Published on July 23, 2025, “Competency-Based … Read More

ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable July 18-20

Due to scheduled maintenance, ECFMG’s on-line services are expected to be unavailable beginning at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025. Services are expected to be restored by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025. All times are calculated using Eastern Time in the United States. During this maintenance period, you will be unable … Read More

Important Update: MyIntealth Launch Timing

We’re pleased to announce important improvements coming this August that will enhance how we serve international medical graduates, international medical schools, medical regulatory authorities, and other customers and partners. MyIntealth™ Platform Launch This includes launching MyIntealth, our single, integrated platform designed to better serve international medical graduates (IMGs), partner institutions, and other key customers. MyIntealth … Read More

ERAS 2026 Residency Tokens Now Available

Residency Tokens for the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2026 application season are now available through ECFMG’s On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS). You can use a 2026 Token to register at the MyERAS website of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), effective Wednesday, June 25, 2025, and begin work on your residency application. … Read More

Visa Appointment Pause Lifted and J-1 Physicians Prioritized

The U.S. Department of State has lifted the pause on new visa appointments—and has directed U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize J-1 physicians for visa interview scheduling. This means that embassies can now resume booking visa appointments and have been asked to give priority to physicians applying for the J-1 visa for educational exchange.  Intealth … Read More

Individuals Who Will Graduate from Canadian Medical Schools on or After July 1, 2025 Can Apply for ECFMG Certification Now

As previously announced, effective July 1, 2025, the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) will assume sole responsibility for accrediting medical education programs in Canada. These programs will no longer be accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). LCME accreditation establishes eligibility to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) … Read More

Intealth Urges National Interest Exemption for Physicians Impacted by New Travel Restrictions

Intealth® President and CEO Eric S. Holmboe, MD issued the following statement in response to the June 4, 2025, Presidential Proclamation implementing Executive Order 14161, “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” which would prohibit entry to the United States of physicians from Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, … Read More

ERAS 2026 Program Information for IMGs Now Available

Information for international medical students/graduates (IMGs) on the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2026 application season is now available. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2026, please visit the ERAS Support Services section of the ECFMG website for important information. Most U.S. residency programs participate in ERAS. If you … Read More

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