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USMLE Takes Action Against Individuals Found To Have Engaged in Irregular Behavior

April 4, 2014

The USMLE Committee for Individualized Review (CIR) meets periodically throughout each year to review cases involving allegations of irregular behavior by applicants and/or examinees. At its recent meetings, the CIR heard multiple cases involving the following: falsified information, including the creation of falsified score reports soliciting and/or seeking to obtain unauthorized access to examination materials … Read More

Announcement Regarding ERAS 2014 Token Issuance

April 2, 2014

Please note that you can no longer use ECFMG’s OASIS to request a Token for the ERAS 2014 season. If a program requests you to submit an ERAS application for the 2014 season and you do not already have a 2014 Token, please call (215) 966-3520 to reach an ERAS Support Services representative to request … Read More

Technical Difficulties with ECFMG Phone System – UPDATE: Service Restored

March 27, 2014

UPDATE: Phone service has been restored. ECFMG is currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system. As a result, you may not be able to reach us at our various service phone numbers. An update will be posted to this website as soon as the issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as … Read More

ECFMG Releases the MyECFMG Mobile App

March 25, 2014

ECFMG is pleased to announce the release of the MyECFMG mobile app, a free, downloadable tool that enables applicants for ECFMG Certification to access their ECFMG account information, view important status updates, and more. Wondering about the status of your USMLE® exam application? Check it right from your phone! Wondering about the status of your … Read More

ECFMG Names Dr. Ravi Mamtani to Key Post in Developing Its Global Education in Medicine Exchange Program

February 7, 2014

ECFMG has named Ravinder Mamtani, MBBS, MD, MSc, as Chair of the Advisory Committee for its developing initiative, Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMxSM). Currently in pilot phase, GEMx will serve medical schools around the world that offer international exchange opportunities as well as their students who choose to undertake such an exchange as part … Read More

NRMP and ECFMG Publish Charting Outcomes in the Match for International Medical Graduates

January 10, 2014

The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) are pleased to announce the inaugural publication of Charting Outcomes in the Match – International Medical Graduates: Characteristics of Applicants Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2013 Main Residency Match. This report is intended to help IMGs make … Read More

Application Fee Increases for 2014

December 27, 2013

Effective January 1, 2014, the fee for submitting an Application for ECFMG Certification will increase from $60 to $65. The fees for those applying to ECFMG for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) will also increase, as described below: The examination fees for USMLE Step 1 and … Read More

ECFMG Begins Pilot of Its Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMx)

November 18, 2013

ECFMG is pleased to announce that a pilot of its Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMxSM) is currently underway! As previously announced, GEMx is an international partnership that will both enhance and simplify the process of medical elective exchanges for medical schools and students around the world. Partnership is central to the GEMx vision. GEMx … Read More

Applicants Affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)

November 12, 2013

ECFMG expresses its sympathy and concern for those affected by the devastating Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). As a member of the international medical education community, ECFMG would also like to express appreciation and support for the health professionals who will be providing on-going care for survivors and others impacted by this disaster. Applicants for ECFMG’s programs … Read More

2014 Application for FAIMER-Keele Distance Learning Program Is Now Open

October 22, 2013

The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) is pleased to announce that the 2014 application for the FAIMER-Keele Distance Learning program is now open. The program, conducted in partnership with Keele University and the Centre for Medical Education in Context (CenMEDIC) in the United Kingdom, offers health professions educators the opportunity … Read More

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