Issue 412 – February 2, 2024

Pathways Update: Application for 2024 Pathways Reopened with New Deadline

The Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification for the 2024 Match has reopened for international medical graduates (IMGs) who need to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification through a Pathway and wish to participate in the 2024 National Resident Matching Program^® (NRMP^®) Main Residency Match^® (The Match^®). The new deadline for submitting a 2024 Pathways application is February 15, 2024.

IMGs who need to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification and do not submit a 2024 Pathways application by February 15, 2024 will not meet eligibility requirements for the 2024 Match.

The deadlines for submitting certain required documentation in support of a Pathways application also have been extended from January 31, 2024 to February 15, 2024. Please read the announcement for more information.

For detailed Pathways requirements, please read the Pathways section of the ECFMG website, including the page(s) relevant to the Pathway to which you are applying.