Assures residency program directors and the us public that the international medical graduate (img) has met minimum standards to enter us residency programs



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Assures residency program directors and the US public that the international medical graduate (IMG) has met minimum standards to enter US residency programs

  • Assures residency program directors and the US public that the international medical graduate (IMG) has met minimum standards to enter US residency programs

  • Prerequisite for all IMGs for:

    • Entry into ACGME-accredited GME
    • Taking USMLE Step 3
    • State licensure
    • J-1 visa sponsorship / ECFMG

Complete a medical school curriculum of at least four academic years

  • Complete a medical school curriculum of at least four academic years

  • Medical school and graduation year must be listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED).

  • Document completion of all requirements for, and receipt of, final medical diploma

  • Submit final medical school transcript

  • Primary source verification of Medical diploma and transcript by ECFMG





NRMP “Match” Prerequisite

  • NRMP “Match” Prerequisite

  • ECFMG Certification

  • USMLE Step 3 Prerequisite

    • Beginning July 1, 2005
    • No expiration
    • CSA ended Spring 2004


IMG Applicant

  • IMG Applicant

  • Prior U.S. Experience / Length of Stay

  • Visa history

  • Overall educational plan

  • GME Program/Institution

  • Contractual agreement

  • Training requirements

  • Visa policies & options

        • (J-1, J-2 , H-1 , O-1 )


Temporary, non-immigrant visa

  • Temporary, non-immigrant visa

  • Full-time educational / training visa

    • NOT employment
  • Two-year home residency obligation INA §212(e) based on PL 94-484

  • Seven-year maximum for progressive training

  • Administered by the Department of State







Student and Exchange Visitor Information System

  • Student and Exchange Visitor Information System

  • Data exchange with DHS/DOS

  • Tracks non-immigrant students (“F” & “M” visas) and exchange visitors (“J” visas)

  • Accessed by Consulates, Embassies,

  • Ports-of-Entry, DHS

  • SEVIS Record - 30 day validity from start date

  • ECFMG creates and updates SEVIS records

  • for J-1 physicians



Full-time participation in the sponsored program

  • Full-time participation in the sponsored program

  • Possession of documents: DS-2019 + I-94 J-1, D/S

  • Health and accident insurance

  • Mandatory address reporting to:

    • ECFMG for update to SEVIS record (use OASIS at www.ecfmg.org)
    • USCIS (all foreign nationals must submit Form AR-11 within 10 days of moving)
  • Valid passport

    • Visa stamp may expire.
    • Annual visa renewal NOT required!
  • Additional requirements may apply

  • (e.g., Special Registration)



If travel is required- Discuss contract Conditions.

  • If travel is required- Discuss contract Conditions.

    • Delayed return
    • Failure to return
  • Refer to www.travel.state.gov and www.uscis.gov. Plan accordingly.

  • Request travel documents from ECFMG:

    • Travel endorsement on Form DS-2019
    • Letter of Good Standing


Government

  • Government

  • J applicants given priority for visa interviews

  • Discussion of possible multiple year J Visas

  • SEVIS database enhancements implemented

  • ECFMG

  • Early e-mail notification to sponsorship approval to applicant physician

  • Letter to consular officer to supplement DS-2019

  • OASIS - On-line application payment and status



Definition:

  • Definition:

  • Advanced clinical subspecialty disciplines for which neither ACGME accreditation nor ABMS Certification is available

  • Independent subspecialty fellowship program operating in direct association with an ACGME accredited parent program



  • Prerequisites:

  • ABMS-member board recognition

  • GMEC endorsement and program verification

  • Detailed program description

  • See http://www.ecfmg.org/evsp/nonstand.html







Pathology 1992-2003

  • Pathology 1992-2003

  • Residents/Fellows

  • Non-Standard Pathology Programs

  • Totals by State

  • Top Nationalities

  • Average Number of Years Sponsored





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