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U.S. Graduate Medical Education

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

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

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

Pathways Updates: 2025 Pathways and Pathways Revalidation Application Closes May 31, 2025; Information for IMGs Planning to Participate in 2026 NRMP Match

The online application for 2025 Pathways for ECFMG® Certification and Pathways Revalidation will close on May 31, 2025. If you are an international medical student or graduate (IMG) applying to meet the requirements of the 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification or Pathways Revalidation, please be advised that your application and all information and documentation in … Read More

Intealth Applauds IMG Success in the 2025 U.S. Residency Match

Strong IMG Performance Will Benefit Patients

The success of international medical graduates (IMGs) in securing first-year graduate medical education (GME) positions in the United States remains strong, with growth in the number of physicians matching to residency programs, according to the 2025 Main Residency Match® (The Match®) results released by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). This is good news for … Read More

On-line Application for 2025 Pathways Revalidation Now Available

International medical graduates (IMGs) who met the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG® Certification through the Pathways in a previous Pathways season who wish to revalidate a Pathway may now apply on-line through the 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification and Pathways Revalidation application. See Pathways Revalidation on the Information on Expiration of Pathways and … Read More

Detailed Information on Pathways Expiration and Revalidation is Now Available

International medical graduates (IMGs) who need to satisfy the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification must use the Pathways. An accepted Pathway is subject to expiration. The expiration date is based on the Pathways season for which the Pathways application was accepted. The Pathways expiration dates are published on the ECFMG website. An … Read More

Update: Impact of Change to Accreditation Body for Medical Schools in Canada Effective in 2025

Currently, medical education programs in Canada leading to the MD degree are accredited by both the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). Effective July 1, 2025, CACMS will become the sole accrediting body for medical education programs in Canada. Accreditation by LCME establishes eligibility to … Read More

ResidencyCAS and CentralApp Residency Application Information for Individuals Now Available

ECFMG supports individuals applying to residency programs through the Residency Centralized Application Service (ResidencyCAS) and the Central Application (CentralApp). Information for individuals applying to these services is now available on the ECFMG website. The ResidencyCAS and CentralApp services are for individuals applying to the following residency programs: ResidencyCAS: Obstetrics and Gynecology CentralApp: Plastic Surgery and … Read More

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