ECFMG recently updated its Privacy Notice. The updates are intended to reflect our current data collection and use practices as well as the requirements of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. Our updated notice, which is available at https://www.ecfmg.org/annc/privacy.html, takes effect on May 23, 2018.
Our Privacy Notice provides a summary of the personal information that we collect about you, how we use this information, and the measures we employ to keep the information secure. As a user of ECFMG’s programs and services, including its websites and mobile applications, it is important that you understand our practices with respect to collection, use, and storage of your information.
Please take some time to read and understand our updated Privacy Notice. If you use ECFMG’s programs and services on or after the effective date, this will signify your acceptance of the Privacy Notice.
We understand that you entrust us with your personal information, and we will continue to update our Privacy Notice as needed to ensure that you have a clear and readily available explanation of our privacy practices.
ECFMG will close in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET) in the United States, on Friday, May 25. We will be unavailable for calls and e-mails until we re-open at 9:00 a.m., ET, on Tuesday, May 29.
Due to scheduled maintenance, ECFMG’s on-line services will be unavailable from approximately 4:00 a.m. on May 19, 2018 through approximately 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2018. All times are calculated using Eastern Time in the United States.
During this maintenance period, you will be unable to access the following:
IWA—Interactive Web Applications
OASIS—On-line Applicant Status and Information System
Step 2 CS Calendar and Scheduling
IAN—IMG Advisors Network
EMSWP—ECFMG Medical School Web Portal, and its programs for medical schools and other institutions:
Status Verification
Credentials Verification
Performance Data
EMSWP ERAS
GEMxSM for Partner Institutions
CVS ON-LINE—Certification Verification Service On-line
EVNet—Exchange Visitor Network
EPICSM—Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials
Physician Portal
Report Portal
GEMx on-line services for students
MyECFMG mobile app
The World Directory of Medical Schools also will be unavailable during this maintenance period.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain high-quality on-line services.
ECFMG is pleased to announce that an update is now available for the MyECFMG mobile app. This update offers new features for users who are participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®). Eligible, registered ERAS residency applicants can now upload their Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), medical school transcript, photograph, and Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) (for California programs only) via the app. To learn more about supporting documents for an ERAS application, please visit ERAS Support Services for Applicants.
Please note: If you are a student or graduate of a medical school that participates in ECFMG’s EMSWP ERAS program, you are not eligible to upload MSPEs or medical school transcripts through MyECFMG. You will need to contact the Dean’s Office at your medical school to request that your school upload the document on your behalf.
For more information on login requirements for the MyECFMG mobile app, what you can do with the app, and a link to download it for free to your smart phone or tablet, visit http://www.ecfmg.org/resources/myecfmg-mobile-app.html.
If you’re using MyECFMG, please use the app’s Feedback function to let us know what you think of it! We welcome your input to help us improve MyECFMG.
The National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®) invites nominations for the 2019 John P. Hubbard Award, which recognizes excellence in the field of evaluation in medicine. NBME grants the Hubbard Award to individuals who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the assessment of professional competency and educational program development at any level along the continuum of medical education and delivery of health care.
For more information, including criteria for the award and a list of past award recipients, please visit http://www.nbme.org/about/hubbard/. NBME hopes you will find time to consider this information and pass it along to others who may have interest in the nomination process for the 2019 Hubbard Award. The deadline for nominations is September 14, 2018.
Meeting Series Enhances Partnerships and Perspectives
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and its Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) have launched a new meeting series designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance the perspectives available to governance and staff. The inaugural Stakeholder Engagement Forum took place on Friday, April 6, in conjunction with the meeting of the Boards of ECFMG and FAIMER in Philadelphia. The ECFMG-FAIMER forums invite leaders in the fields of medical education, assessment, and regulation to share insights on issues of mutual interest as well as updates on their organizations’ activities.
Inaugural ECFMG-FAIMER Stakeholder Engagement Forum Guests, from left: Richard Hawkins, MD, ABMS; Alison Whelan, MD, AAMC; Mellie Pouwels, MA, AMA; Scott Steingard, DO, FSMB
The first session in this series featured leaders from long-standing associates, including the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), American Medical Association (AMA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). For future sessions, ECFMG and FAIMER will extend invitations to new and potential partners. The Stakeholder Engagement Forums will be held twice annually in Philadelphia.
“It is vital that we stay connected with other organizations committed to quality medical education and health care,” said ECFMG President and FAIMER Board Chair William W. Pinsky, MD. “The forums create regular touchpoints to share ideas, challenges, and solutions.”
About ECFMG and FAIMER
ECFMG and FAIMER are private, nonprofit organizations based in Philadelphia in the United States. In partnership with each other and with other organizations around the world, ECFMG and FAIMER work to promote quality medical education and health care worldwide. ECFMG and FAIMER are leading experts on the world’s medical education systems and their graduates, the authenticity of physician credentials, the assessment of physicians, and research on physician migration and U.S. physician workforce issues. ECFMG and FAIMER offer programs and resources that serve global communities of medical educators and regulators; physicians and medical students; and those investigating issues in medical education, assessment, and health workforce planning. Learn more at www.ecfmg.org and www.faimer.org.
ECFMG will close early in observance of Good Friday at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET) in the United States, on Friday, March 30. We will be unavailable for calls and e-mails until we re-open at 9:00 a.m., ET, on Monday, April 2.
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and its Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) have been recognized as Top Workplaces by the Philadelphia Media Network. ECFMG and FAIMER were among 125 companies to be honored at an awards ceremony last week. ECFMG and its foundation ranked 27th among 40 companies in the mid-sized category.
ECFMG and FAIMER leadership and staff attended the Top Workplaces award ceremony on March 14.
Winners are based solely on employee feedback, gathered through third-party research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics). The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, to name just a few.
“I am thrilled that we are succeeding in creating a positive and engaging work experience for employees,” said ECFMG President and CEO, William W. Pinsky, MD (pictured, back row, second from left). “By investing in our employees, we are investing in our mission to promote quality health care around the world.”
About ECFMG and FAIMER
ECFMG and FAIMER are private, nonprofit organizations based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a combined total of nearly 1,000 employees. In partnership with each other and with other organizations around the world, ECFMG and FAIMER work to promote quality health care worldwide. More information is available at www.ecfmg.org and www.faimer.org.
Established in 1956, ECFMG offers a variety of programs for the world’s physicians; medical educators; medical regulatory authorities; and other organizations that train, assess, and license physicians. Through its program of certification, ECFMG evaluates whether international medical graduates (IMGs) are qualified to enter U.S. programs of graduate medical education; one-quarter of physicians in training and practice in the United States are IMGs. ECFMG also is a world leader in the primary-source verification of medical credentials, a service that it offers at no cost to organizations worldwide.
Established by ECFMG in 2000, FAIMER offers educational programs for mid- to senior-level health professions educators around the world; conducts research on international medical education programs, IMGs, and the migration of physicians; and builds high-quality data resources that facilitate evaluation and research. In partnership with the World Federation for Medical Education, FAIMER has developed the World Directory of Medical Schools, a comprehensive resource on more than 3,000 medical schools worldwide.
For updates on the impact of inclement weather on USMLE administrations, please go to the Prometric website (for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3) or to the CSEC website (for Step 2 CS).
Due to scheduled maintenance, ECFMG’s on-line services will be unavailable from approximately 4:00 a.m. on March 17, 2018 through approximately 8:00 a.m. on March 18, 2018. All times are calculated using Eastern Time in the United States.
During this maintenance period, you will be unable to access the following:
IWA—Interactive Web Applications
OASIS—On-line Applicant Status and Information System
Step 2 CS Calendar and Scheduling
IAN—IMG Advisors Network
EMSWP—ECFMG Medical School Web Portal, and its programs for medical schools and other institutions:
Status Verification
Credentials Verification
Performance Data
EMSWP ERAS
GEMxSM for Partner Institutions
CVS ON-LINE—Certification Verification Service On-line
EVNet—Exchange Visitor Network
EPICSM—Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials
Physician Portal
Report Portal
GEMx on-line services for students
MyECFMG mobile app
The World Directory of Medical Schools also will be unavailable during this maintenance period.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain high-quality on-line services.
