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 Visa policies & options
Temporary, non-immigrant visa Temporary, non-immigrant visa Full-time educational / training visa Two-year home residency obligation INA §212(e) based on PL 94-484 Seven-year maximum for progressive training
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 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 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 Average Number of Years Sponsored
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