International credentials services

EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES (ECFMG^)

INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS SERVICES

LICENSING AUTHORITY: Medical and Dental Professions Board

HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA

Application for Verification of Credentials

 Check if you have previously applied to EICS. Complete application. Include EICS identification number in Item 3. See Instructions for Documentation (Item 8) and Fee (Item 9) information.

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1. Name Enter your complete name and any maiden/alternate name.	__________________________________________________________________ Last Name (Surname) and Generational Suffix __________________________________________________________________ First and Middle Name(s) __________________________________________________________________ Maiden/Alternate Name(s)
2. Contact Information Enter your mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and email address.	__________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Post Office Box __________________________________________________________________ Address Continued _______________________________ _________________________________ City State/Province _______________________________ _________________________________ Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number __________________________________________________________________ Email Address (Please type or print clearly)
3. Identification Number(s) Enter the Medical and Dental Professions Board, USMLE/ ECFMG, and EICS identification numbers, if assigned.	__________________________________________________________________ Medical and Dental Professions Board Identification Number __________________________________________________________________ USMLE/ECFMG Identification Number __________________________________________________________________ EICS Identification Number (if previously assigned)
4. Date and Place of Birth (Enter your date and place of birth.)	_______________________ ____________________ ___________________ Day Month Year __________________________________ _____________________________ City State/Province __________________________________________________________________ Country

Office Use Only

EICS Identification No.

Visit the EICS website at www.ecfmg.org/eics for information on EICS and the EICS application

5. Medical School(s) List all medical schools attended outside of South Africa, not just the one from which you graduated. If you attended more than two medical schools, photocopy this page to list the additional medical schools. You must also include legible copies of your medical diploma and medical school transcript. If the documents are not in English, you must include official English translations. See Items 5 and 8 of attached instructions.	Medical School of Graduation: __________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Medical School __________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Post Office Box __________________________________________________________________ Address Continued _______________________________ _________________________________ City State/Province   Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Attended From ________________ to _______________________________ Month/Year Month/Year ______________________________ ________________________________ Graduation Date (Month/Year) Medical Degree Date (Month/Year) Other medical school(s) attended: __________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Medical School __________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Post Office Box __________________________________________________________________ Address Continued _______________________________ __________________________________ City State/Province  _ Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ __________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Attended From _________________ to _________________________________ Month/Year Month/Year If additional sheet(s) listing other medical schools attended are enclosed, please check:  Additional sheet(s) enclosed.
6. Postgraduate Medical Education List all postgraduate medical education obtained after graduation from medical school, outside of South Africa. Include internships, residencies and fellowships. If your postgraduate medical education was at more than two institutions, photocopy this page to list the additional institutions. You must also include legible copies of the certificates confirming your postgraduate medical education. If the documents are not in English, you must include official English translations. See Items 6 and 8 of attached instructions.	Most Recent Postgraduate Medical Education: _________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Institution _________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Post Office Box  Address Continued _______________________________ _________________________________ City State/Province ____________________________ ______________________________ Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Attended From __________________ to ______________________________ Month/Year Month/Year Specialty __________________________________________________________ Position Held (check one):  Intern  Resident  Registrar  Fellow Other Postgraduate Medical Education: __________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Institution __________________________________________________________________ Street Address/Post Office Box __________________________________________________________________ Address Continued _______________________________ _________________________________ City State/Province _______________________________ _________________________________ Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Attended From __________________ to _______________________________ Month/Year Month/Year Specialty __________________________________________________________ Position Held (check one):  Intern  Resident  Registrar  Fellow If additional sheet(s) listing other institutions are enclosed, please check:  Additional sheet(s) enclosed.
7. Medical License/ Registration List all jurisdictions where a license to practice medicine was obtained outside of South Africa. Include permanent, limited and other special purpose license or registration. You must also include legible copies of your medical license/registration certificate(s). If the documents are not in English, you must include official English translations. See Items 7 and 8 of attached instructions. Note: Item 7 is continued on page 5	Licensing/Registration Jurisdiction: __________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Licensing/Registration Jurisdiction __________________________________________________________________ License/Registration Number  Street Address/Post Office Box  Address Continued _______________________________ _________________________________ City State/Province ____________________________ ______________________________ Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number _______________________________ _________________________________ License Issue Date (Month/Year) License Expiration Date (Month/Year) License/Registration Status (check one) Active  Inactive  Suspended  Revoked  If suspended or revoked, attach a separate sheet of paper and explain the reason. Other jurisdictions where a license/registration was obtained: __________________________________________________________________ Full Name of Licensing/Registration Jurisdiction __________________________________________________________________ License/Registration Number  Street Address/Post Office Box  Address Continued _______________________________ _________________________________ City State/Province ____________________________ ______________________________ Country Postal/Zip Code _______________________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number _______________________________ _________________________________ License Issue Date (Month/Year) License Expiration Date (Month/Year) If additional sheet(s) listing other jurisdictions are enclosed, please check:  Additional sheet(s) enclosed.
7. Medical License/ Registration Continued from page 4	License/Registration Status (check one) Active  Inactive  Suspended  Revoked  If suspended or revoked, attach a separate sheet of paper and explain the reason.
8. Documentation Include two (2) complete and legible copies of all the documents listed here. Documents not in English must include English translations. See instructions for English translation requirements.	Medical diploma Check if included  Medical school transcript Check if included  Medical license(s)/registration(s) obtained from jurisdictions outside South Africa Check if included  Postgraduate training certificates Check if included  Additional photographs that you have signed on the back Check if included  NOTE: Refer to instructions to arrange for verification shipment via courier service
9. Fees and Payment Include money order or credit card information. Applications lacking payment or payment information will not be processed	Fees for verification to: Medical and Dental Professions Board EICS verification of medical diploma, medical school transcript, medical license(s) and postgraduate training US$150.00  I have previously applied to EICS. My application fee is US$50.00 Money Order made payable to "EICS" enclosed:  US$150.00  US$50.00 Or Credit Card to be charged:  US$150.00  US$50.00 Check Card: Visa  Master Card  Discover  Credit Card Number: _________________________________________________ Expiration Date: Month _________________ Year _________________________ Address of Card Holder: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City / State / Country: _______________________________________________ Name of Card Holder: _________________________________________________ Signature of Card Holder: ______________________________________________

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EICS Identification No.

AFFIDAVIT AND RELEASE

I, the undersigned, hereby certify under oath that I am the person named in this application, that all statements I have or shall make on or in connection with the application are true, that I am the person named in the various forms and credentials furnished or to be furnished with respect to my application and that all documents, forms or copies I furnish with my application are true and correct.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the “Instructions for Completing the EICS Application” and have answered all questions contained in the application truthfully and completely.
I authorize every person, medical school, university, hospital, clinic, government agency or institution having custody or control of any documents, records and other information pertaining to me to furnish to the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG^) International Credentials Services (EICS) any such information, or true and correct copies of documents or records.
I hereby release, discharge and hold harmless ECFMG, the ECFMG International Credentials services, its employees, agents or representatives and any person furnishing information, records or documents of any and all liability. I authorize the ECFMG International Credentials Services to release information, material, documents, orders or the like relating to me or this application to the Medical and Dental Professions Board, Health Professions Council of South Africa at my request.



Attach one current, full-face photo here.
Use tape or glue: no staples, please.


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Applicant’s Signature (must be signed in the presence of

a notary public, consular official or first class magistrate)
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Applicant’s printed last name, first name, middle initial,

suffix (e.g., Jr.)
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Date of signature (must correspond to date of notarization)

I certify that on the date set forth below the individual named above did appear personally before me and that I did identify this individual by: (a) comparing his/her physical appearance with the photograph on the identifying document presented by the individual and with the photograph affixed hereto, and (b) comparing the individual’s signature made in my presence on this form with the signature on his/her identifying document. The statements in this document are subscribed and sworn before me by the individual on this _________ day, in the month of _______________, in the year _________.

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Signature of Consular Official, First Class Magistrate, Notary Public (in Latin characters with English translations, where applicable.)

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Official Title

AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF

INFORMATION, DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG^) International Credentials Services (EICS) to collect, verify and maintain information and copies of documents and records for medical registration boards to which I am applying for licensure.

I request and authorize every person, medical school, university, institution, professional licensing board, hospital, clinic, government agency or other third parties and organizations and their representatives, to release information, records, diplomas, transcripts and other documents, concerning my professional education, qualifications, experience and competence, ethics, character and other information pertaining to me to the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) International Credentials Services (EICS).
I further request and authorize that the requested information, records, diplomas, transcripts and other documents be sent directly to:
ECFMG International Credentials services (EICS)

P.O. Box 13795

Philadelphia, PA 19101-3795

USA

Immunity and Release

I hereby extend absolute immunity to, and release, discharge and hold harmless from any and all liability: 1) the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), 2) the ECFMG International Credentials Services (EICS), its employees, agents, representatives, directors and officers; 3) other agencies, medical schools, universities, institutions, hospitals and clinics providing information, their employees, representatives, directors and officers; and 4) any third parties and organizations for any acts, communications, reports, records, diplomas, transcripts, statements, documents, recommendations or disclosures involving me, made in good faith and without malice, requested and received by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) International Credentials Services. I understand that EICS will not accept such information, records or documents forwarded by me.

A photocopy or facsimile of this authorization shall be as valid as the original and shall be valid from the date signed.

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Attach one current, full-face photo here. Use tape or glue; no staples or paper clips, please.
Sign across the bottom or top of the photo. Do not sign back.


Signature Date of signature

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Printed last name, first name, middle initial, suffix (e.g., Jr.)

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Date of birth (day, month, year)

ECFMG Document Checklist

1. 
   Copies of documents submitted directly to ECFMG by applicant :
   

Academic transcripts – translations into English if in any other language
Degree certificates - translations into English if in any other language
Medical licence/registration certificate(s) - translations into English if in any other language
Photographs (signed at back)
Payment
Signed affidavit
Authorization release