Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Updated information and practice materials for the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination have been posted to the USMLE website. They include: USMLE Step 2 CK Sample Test Questions booklet (PDF) USMLE Step 2 CK Content Description and General Information booklet (PDF) Four blocks of downloadable practice test items, with tutorial Examinees should monitor the … Read More
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury currently restricts interactions between U.S. organizations and entities in certain countries/regions, including Crimea, Cuba, and Sudan. ECFMG has applied to OFAC for licenses for Crimea, Cuba, and Sudan that, if approved, would permit ECFMG’s activities related to verification of medical credentials … Read More
Effective June 30, 2015, international medical students and graduates (IMGs) must use the World Directory of Medical Schools (World Directory) to determine their eligibility to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). As previously announced by ECFMG, the World Directory includes medical schools that do not meet ECFMG’s eligibility … Read More
Residency Tokens for the ERAS 2016 application season are now available through ECFMG’s On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS). You can use a 2016 Token to register with AAMC’s MyERAS beginning on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2016, visit the ERAS Support … Read More
As has been practice for the USMLE program, USMLE score reports will not be released during the week of July 4. Therefore, score reports will not be released on Wednesday, July 1. Regular score reporting will resume on Wednesday, July 8. Examinees should monitor the USMLE website for the latest information.
ECFMG is pleased to announce that it has established a new grants program in conjunction with its Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMxSM) program. Through the GEMx Student Exchange Grants, ECFMG will offer financial awards of US$1,000 to up to two qualifying students from each GEMx Partner—medical schools and other institutions that participate in GEMx. … Read More
ECFMG is pleased to announce that it will resume processing of requests for verification of medical credentials issued by educational, health care, and medical registration/licensing institutions in Iran. As previously announced, ECFMG was not processing such requests, pending clarification of restrictions of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the … Read More
On Wednesday, June 3, ECFMG consulted with officials of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of Treasury to clarify whether OFAC restrictions permit ECFMG to engage in verification activities for medical credentials issued in Iran. Based on this consultation, ECFMG is diligently working toward resolution of this important issue. … Read More
An updated version of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) orientation video has been posted to the USMLE website. The video includes updated information regarding break time, personal items, and use of hand sanitizer. All Step 2 CS examinees are strongly encouraged to watch the video and to read the USMLE Step 2 CS … Read More
ECFMG verifies the authenticity of credentials related to physicians’ medical education, training, and registration/licensure directly with the institutions that issued the credentials. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury currently restricts certain interactions between U.S. organizations and entities in Iran. ECFMG is in the process of clarifying the … Read More
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