ECFMG

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

New Case Studies Offer Actionable Insights to Reduce Clinician Burnout and Improve Well-Being

July 31, 2019

Clinicians of all kinds, across all specialties and care settings, are experiencing alarming rates of burnout. New case studies from the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience provide an overview of initiatives that reduce clinician burnout and support clinician well-being at organizations across the country. The Educational Commission for … Read More

Hahnemann Closure: Release of Residents/Fellows from Contracts

July 20, 2019

At the July 19 bankruptcy court hearing on the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, Hahnemann’s representatives reported that it would release residents and fellows from their contracts over the next few weeks. The anticipated release of trainees from their Hahnemann contracts represents tangible progress for trainees in transferring to new training programs. ECFMG is following … Read More

ECFMG/FAIMER Awards $180,000 in Grants to Support Global Community Health Projects

July 8, 2019

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and its Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) on Monday announced the award recipients from the 2019 Projects That Work competition. Each of the six projects will receive a $30,000 grant from ECFMG/FAIMER and the opportunity to send a representative to present the project … Read More

Hahnemann Closure: Information on GME Funding for Hahnemann Residents and Fellows

July 5, 2019

As plans for the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia unfold, one important issue that must be resolved is the transfer of graduate medical education (GME) funding for physicians in training from Hahnemann to the other hospitals that accept these trainees. Since the issue of funding has received much attention in recent days, ECFMG … Read More

ECFMG Closing in Observance of Independence Day

July 1, 2019

ECFMG will close in observance of the Independence Day holiday at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. We will be unavailable for calls and e-mails until we reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8. All times are calculated using Eastern Time in the United States.

No USMLE Scores Will Be Released the Week of July 4th

July 1, 2019

USMLE score reports will not be released during the week of July 4th, 2019. Regular score reporting will resume on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019. Examinees should monitor the USMLE website for the latest information.

ECFMG Statement on Closure of Hahnemann University Hospital

June 28, 2019

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is expressing its support for the Hahnemann University Hospital community in light of the announced closure of this long-standing member of the graduate medical education (GME) and health care communities. The closure of this large academic medical center will have broad and significant implications. As a leader … Read More

InCUS Webinar Now Available

June 26, 2019

You can now access a recording of the June 24, 2019 webinar, Exploring Possible Changes to USMLE Score Reporting, here. More than 150 questions were submitted prior to the broadcast. Representatives from the five organizations sponsoring the Invitational Conference on USMLE Scoring (InCUS) answered many of these, as well as fielding questions during the live recording. All … Read More

ERAS 2020 Residency Tokens Now Available

June 25, 2019

Residency Tokens for the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2020 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 2020 Token to register at the MyERAS website of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), effective Tuesday, June 25, 2019, and work on your residency … Read More

ECFMG/FAIMER Named a Healthiest Employer in the Region by Philadelphia Business Journal

June 18, 2019

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and its Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) share a mission to promote quality health care worldwide — and they are being recognized for bringing that mission to life within the organization. ECFMG/FAIMER has been selected as a 2019 Healthiest Employer of Greater … Read More

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