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2022 Issues

February 17, 2022

Update on Pathways: Important Information for 2021 and 2022 Applicants; Using the Pathways for the 2023 Match

2021 Issues

December 9, 2021

Deadline Reminder: Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

November 29, 2021

USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail Only Score Reporting

November 9, 2021

Deadline Reminder: Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

November 2, 2021

Introducing Intealth: A New Brand Identity for ECFMG|FAIMER

August 12, 2021

Pathway 6 On-line Application Now Open

August 11, 2021

ECFMG's 2022 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and Application Materials Now Available
Updates to ECFMG|FAIMER Privacy Notice

Additional Information on Pathway 6 Is Available

OET Webinars: Preparation for the Writing and Reading Sub-tests of OET Medicine for Native English-speaking Physicians
In Case You Missed It…

Update: Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

OET Webinar: Information to Help You Support Your OET Applicants

Match Day Adds 7,500+ International Medical Graduates to U.S. GME Programs
ECFMG|FAIMER, Other GME Leaders Collaborate on Toolkit for Transition to Residency

February 17, 2021

Update on Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

January 26, 2021

ECFMG|FAIMER Will Offer Expanded Pathways for 2022 Match
USMLE Program Discontinues Step 2 CS

2020 Issues

October 30, 2020

Eligibility Requirements for Pathways Expanded, More IMGs May Be Eligible
Does Your School Participate in the ECFMG Medical School Web Portal (EMSWP)?

September 3, 2020

Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match Now Available
Availability of ECFMG's 2021 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and Application Materials

Update on New Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match

Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match

ECFMG|FAIMER Responds to Suspension of USMLE Step 2 CS Testing, Commits to Uninterrupted Pathway for IMGs to ECFMG Certification

USMLE^® Update on Resuming Testing
ECFMG Medical School Accreditation Requirement Moved to 2024
ECFMG|FAIMER Endorses Recommendations and Resources for Medical Students, Trainees, and Physicians during COVID-19

A Message from the Leaders of NBME and ECFMG|FAIMER
A Message to Applicants—ECFMG|FAIMER is Open and Processing Your Applications

ECFMG|FAIMER Updates on Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

February 14, 2020

ECFMG Statement on USMLE^® Policy Changes

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