Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered its decision to uphold the visa restrictions in the Presidential Proclamation issued in September of last year. While the Court’s decision does not change the visa restrictions currently in force, it does represent the latest in a series of immigration developments that are shaping the environment in the United … Read More
During the ERAS 2018 application season, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) conducted a pilot of their Standardized Video Interview (SVI) program. The AAMC will continue to pilot this program during the ERAS 2019 season. The SVI pilot is mandatory for ERAS 2019 applicants to Emergency Medicine programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for … Read More
Residency Tokens for the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2019 application season are now available through ECFMG’s On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS) and the MyECFMG mobile app. You can use a 2019 Token to register at the MyERAS website of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), effective Thursday, June 21, 2018, and … Read More
Information for international medical students/graduates on the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2019 application season is now available. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2019, 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 participating … Read More
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 … Read More
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.
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 use their smartphone’s camera to scan and upload their Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), medical … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Please note that you can no longer use ECFMG’s OASIS or the MyECFMG mobile app to request a Token for the ERAS 2018 season. If a program requests that you submit an ERAS application for the 2018 season and you do not already have a 2018 Token, please call (215) 966-3520 to reach an ERAS Support Services … Read More
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