Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Information for international medical students/graduates on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) 2013 application season is now available. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2013, visit the ERAS Support Services section of the ECFMG website for important information. Most U.S. residency programs participate in ERAS. If you apply … Read More
As stated in the USMLE Bulletin of Information and as explained in a previous posting to the USMLE website, the level of proficiency required to meet the recommended minimum passing level for each USMLE Step examination is reviewed periodically and may be adjusted at any time. Notice of such review and any adjustments are posted … Read More
ECFMG has expanded its On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS) to allow ERAS 2013 applicants to electronically submit several document types in support of their residency application, including Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), medical school transcripts, photographs, Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) or “California Letter,” and letters of recommendation (LoRs), if you have not … Read More
The EMSWP ERAS program allows international medical schools to upload Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), medical school transcripts, and letters of recommendation (LoRs) through a secure site on behalf of their students and graduates who participate in ERAS. Participating schools can also track receipt of ERAS supporting documents received by ECFMG and verify the ERAS … Read More
The Return of Document Service (RODS) was an optional service that allowed ERAS participants to request the return of certain eligible paper documents that were sent to ERAS Support Services by mail or courier service for the current ERAS application season. Please note that ERAS Support Services at ECFMG discontinued RODS at the close of … Read More
The ECFMG ERAS Letter Writer Portal (LWP) provides letter of recommendation writers with the ability to upload letters of recommendation (LoRs) directly to ERAS Support Services on behalf of an ERAS applicant. In order for a letter writer to upload an LoR on your behalf using LWP, you must send an electronic request to the … Read More
The residency Token fee for the ERAS 2013 season is $100. The Token fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Before you request your Token, make sure you understand the ERAS process and that you need an ERAS 2013 residency Token. For more information, see the Token Request page.
The Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) MyERAS PostOffice opens September 15 for the ERAS 2013 season, two weeks later than last year. On this date, ERAS 2013 participating applicants can begin applying to U.S. residency programs and programs can begin downloading ERAS applications and supporting documents (with the exception of the Medical Student Performance … Read More
The ERAS PostOffice will release Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs) to U.S. residency programs on October 1 for the ERAS 2013 season, one month earlier than last year. Applicants should ensure that their MSPEs are submitted to ERAS Support Services at ECFMG in time for processing and transmission to the ERAS PostOffice. For more information … Read More
Starting in early August, 2012, the number of items on the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination will change. Although the change will occur quickly at many test centers, there may be some locations where this takes longer to complete. The overall transition period should last approximately 6 weeks. Score reports for Step 2 CK … Read More
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