Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
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
ECFMG will close early in observance of Good Friday at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET) in the United States, on Friday, March 30. We will be unavailable for calls and e-mails until we re-open at 9:00 a.m., ET, on Monday, April 2.
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and its Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) have been recognized as Top Workplaces by the Philadelphia Media Network. ECFMG and FAIMER were among 125 companies to be honored at an awards ceremony last week. ECFMG and its foundation ranked 27th among 40 … Read More
For updates on the impact of inclement weather on USMLE administrations, please go to the Prometric website (for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3) or to the CSEC website (for Step 2 CS).
IMG Match Rates are Highest in 25 Years International medical graduates (IMGs) showed strong performance in the 2018 Main Residency Match®, according to results published today by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). The NRMP Match determines where medical school graduates will enter residency (medical specialty) training each year in the United States. While the … Read More
Beginning April 1, 2018, anyone using an unsupported operating system or browser (Windows XP/Vista, Windows Server 2003, or a browser version below IE 9) will NOT be able to schedule an exam at a Prometric center. This change is due to an enhancement of security protocols to meet new industry compliance regulations. Additional information is available at … Read More
Examinees planning to take the Step 1 exam are encouraged to review: Tutorial and Practice Test Items for Multiple-Choice Questions USMLE Step 1 Sample Items booklet (PDF) USMLE Step 1 Content Description and General Information booklet (PDF) Examinees should monitor the USMLE website for the latest information.
Due to inclement weather, ECFMG’s Philadelphia office closed at 2 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States, on Friday, March 2, and we are unable to take your calls. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
ECFMG will be closed in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 19. We will be unavailable for calls and e-mails until we reopen at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, February 20.
The USMLE program recommends a minimum passing level for each Step examination. The USMLE Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring standards, and is asked to complete an in-depth review of standards for each examination every three to four years. The USMLE Management Committee is scheduled to review the minimum passing score for the … Read More
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