USMLE
®
Step 1
IMG Registrations
IMG Pass Rate – First Takers
USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK)
IMG Registrations
IMG Pass Rate – First Takers
USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
IMG Registrations
IMG Pass Rate – First Takers
ECFMG Certificates Issued
ERAS
®
Support Services at ECFMG
Residency Tokens Issued to IMGs
National Resident Matching Program
®
Total IMG Participants
Number Matched
Percent Matched
Non-US Citizen IMG Participants
Number Matched
Percent Matched
US Citizen IMG Participants
Number Matched
Percent Matched
Fifth Pathway Participants
Number Matched
Percent Matched
2014
2015
23,627
78%
17,824
77%
16,524
76%
9,952
22,189
12,482
6,357
51%
7,334
3,633
50%
5,133
2,722
53%
15
2
13%
FACT CARD
Summary Data Related to ECFMG
®
Certification
*January through June 2015.
†
Data current as of February 25, 2016.
2016
23,730
78%
17,499
77%*
15,024
84%*
10,000
21,527
12,387
6,302
51%
7,366
3,641
49%
5,014
2,660
53%
7
1
14%
21,684
†
12,790
6,638
52%
7,460
3,769
51%
5,323
2,869
54%
7
0
0%
ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship
Physicians Approved for J-1 Visa Sponsorship (2013–2014) 9,284
Physicians Approved for J-1 Visa Sponsorship (2014–2015) 9,576
ECFMG Certification
The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess whether IMGs
are ready to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs that
are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education (ACGME). ACGME requires IMGs to be certified by
ECFMG before entering such programs. ECFMG Certification is
also a requirement for IMGs to take the final Step of the United
States Medical Licensing Examination
®
(USMLE) and to obtain an
unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
ECFMG Certification Requirements
• Complete Application for ECFMG Certification.
• Satisfy medical science examination and clinical skills
requirements (currently USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and
Step 2 CS).
• Primary-source verification with the issuing medical school
of the required medical education credentials, which include
the final medical diploma and final medical school transcript.
This information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date
information, and to ensure accurate understanding of current
policies and procedures, access the ECFMG website.
ECFMG Publications – www.ecfmg.org
Visit the ECFMG website for access to important updates,
application materials, and publications, including:
ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet
•
ECFMG Information Booklet
USMLE
Bulletin of Information
•
The ECFMG Reporter
ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO) – www.ecfmg.org/echo
Free career planning resources for physicians pursuing ECFMG
Certification.
EdUCATIONAl COMMISSION FOR
FOREIGN MEdICAl GRAdUATES (ECFMG)
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685 USA
Telephone: (215) 386-5900
•
www.ecfmg.org
For questions on:
Contact:
ERAS
eras-support@ecfmg.org
J-1 visa sponsorship
evsp-support@ecfmg.org
All other inquiries
info@ecfmg.org
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