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Modifications to ECFMG|FAIMER Credential Verification Processes and Institutional Outreach

Like ECFMG|FAIMER, many institutions around the world have transitioned to working remotely to comply with calls for social distancing. The need to transition from physical offices to conducting business virtually presents new challenges for primary-source credential verification services. In response, we have made several modifications to our primary-source credential verification procedures to leverage electronic communications … Read More

Issuance of Interim ECFMG Certificates

One of the requirements for ECFMG Certification is verification of the authenticity of an applicant’s medical education credentials, including the final medical school diploma, with the issuing medical school. ECFMG is prepared to issue Interim Certificates to IMGs who have matched to U.S. residency positions that start in July if their medical schools are unable … Read More

COVID-19 Updates and Resources from USMLE

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) program has published a COVID-19 page to its website that includes information and FAQs about its responses to the pandemic, including information for examinees whose examination dates have been suspended or rescheduled. This information will be updated as the situation changes. Examinees should monitor the COVID-19 page on the … Read More

Announcement Regarding ERAS 2020 Token Issuance

Please note that you can no longer use ECFMG’s OASIS or the MyECFMG mobile app to request a Token for the ERAS 2020 season. If a program requests that you submit an ERAS application for the 2020 season and you do not already have a 2020 Token, please call (215) 966-3520 to reach an ERAS Support Services … Read More

Match Day Adds 7,000+ International Medical Graduates to U.S. GME Programs

Workforce Additions Critical to Combating COVID-19 Pandemic More than 7,000 international medical graduates (IMGs) obtained first-year residency positions in U.S. programs of graduate medical education (GME), according to results of the 2020 Main Residency Match® announced Friday by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). On July 1 these physicians are scheduled to join teaching hospitals … Read More

ECFMG|FAIMER Update on Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

ECFMG|FAIMER is closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, as well as on-going guidance from the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, governments, and local public health authorities. In keeping with this guidance and our strong commitment to the health and safety of our employees, clients, and the public, … Read More

ECFMG|FAIMER Customer Service Experiencing Exceptionally High Volume

Due to inquiries related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, some customer service departments of ECFMG|FAIMER are currently experiencing exceptionally high call and e-mail volume. We understand the urgency and importance of many of the inquiries, and we are working diligently to respond. Despite these efforts, you may experience extended wait times in the telephone queues … Read More

USMLE to Waive Fees for Eligibility Period Extensions and Testing Region Changes

The sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination program (Federation of State Medical Boards and National Board of Medical Examiners®) have agreed, in response to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, to waive fees for eligibility period extensions and testing region changes effective immediately. This temporary fee waiver is intended to give examinees flexibility … Read More

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