The ECFMG Reporter

Issue 386 – February 17, 2022

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

Issue 385 – December 9, 2021

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

Issue 384 – November 9, 2021

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

Issue 383 – November 2, 2021

• Introducing Intealth: A New Brand Identity for ECFMG|FAIMER

Issue 382 – September 16, 2021

• USMLE^® Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail Only Score Reporting Begins with Exams Taken on or After Jan. 26, 2022
• Step 3 – Scheduled Delay in Score Reporting
• New USMLE App for Reporting Potential Exam Security Violations

Issue 381 – August 24, 2021

• Supplemental ERAS^® Application for Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and General Surgery

Issue 380 – August 12, 2021

• Pathway 6 On-line Application Now Open

Issue 379 – August 11, 2021

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

Issue 378 – July 28, 2021

• Detailed Information on Pathway 6 Now Available for Applicants and Physician Evaluators
• OET@Home Available in August on Limited Basis
• Availability of ECFMG's 2022 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and Application Materials
• USMLE^® Step 1 Updates on Score Reporting and Standard Setting

Issue 377 – June 29, 2021

• Additional Information on Pathway 6 Is Available
• ERAS 2022 Residency Tokens Now Available

Issue 376 – May 25, 2021

• ERAS 2022 Program Information for IMGs Now Available

Issue 375 – May 21, 2021

• OET Webinars: Preparation for the Writing and Reading Sub-tests of OET Medicine for Native English-speaking Physicians
• ECFMG^®|FAIMER^®, Other GME Leaders Collaborate on Toolkit for Transition to Residency

Issue 374 – May 7, 2021

• INPUT REQUESTED: Recommendations on the Transition to U.S. Graduate Medical Education

Issue 373 – April 27, 2021

• Update: Pathways for ECFMG^® Certification for 2022 Match
• Step 1 Pass/Fail Score Reporting Implementation Date

Issue 372 – March 24, 2021

• 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
• USMLE Policy Updates Following Step 2 CS Discontinuation

Issue 371 – February 17, 2021

• Update on Pathways for ECFMG Certification for 2022 Match

Issue 370 – January 26, 2021

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

Issue 369 – November 18, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable November 20-22

Issue 368 – October 22, 2020

• IMGs Eligible for Pathways Under Expanded Requirements Can Apply Now

Issue 367 – October 14, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable October 16-18

Issue 366 – October 12, 2020

• Eligibility Requirements for Pathways Expanded, More IMGs May Be Eligible

Issue 365 – September 30, 2020

• ECFMG's 2021 Information Booklet on ECFMG Certification and Application Materials Now Available
• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable October 2-4

Issue 364 – September 24, 2020

• REMINDER: ECFMG’s IWA Unavailable September 29-30
• REMINDER: Incomplete USMLE^® Exam Applications in IWA Will Be Deleted on September 29

Issue 363 – September 16, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable September 18-20
• ECFMG’s IWA Unavailable September 29-30
• Incomplete USMLE^® Exam Applications in IWA Will Be Deleted on September 29

Issue 362 – 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

Issue 361 – August 19, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable August 22

Issue 360 – August 12, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable August 14-16

Issue 359 – August 5, 2020

• Update on New Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match

Issue 358 – July 15, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable July 17-19

Issue 357 – July 9, 2020

• English Language Proficiency Requirement for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match
• Recent Presidential Proclamation on Immigration Does Not Impact J-1 Physicians
• ERAS 2021 Residency Tokens Now Available
• USMLE Program Kicks Off Comprehensive Approach to Gather Perspectives on Step 2 CS
• COVID-19 Update for the USMLE Program
• USMLE Timeline for Step 1 Pass/Fail Score Reporting

Issue 356 – June 17, 2020

• Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match
• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable June 19-21

Issue 355 – June 9, 2020

• ERAS 2021 Program Information for IMGs Now Available

Issue 354 – May 26, 2020

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

Issue 353 – May 13, 2020

• 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
• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable May 15-17

Issue 352 – May 6, 2020

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

Issue 351 – May 2, 2020

• Status on Prometric Testing – May 1, 2020

Issue 350 – April 24, 2020

• Updated Prometric Procedures
• USMLE's Weekly Update on COVID-19
• New Trump Administration Executive Order on Immigration Does Not Impact Non-immigrant Visa Processing, Including J-1s
• Advocating for Matched IMGs with U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Department of State Indicates Additional Flexibility Regarding Statement of Need Letter for J-1 Visa Sponsorship
• ECFMG|FAIMER Joins Physician Coalition in Support of Protections for Health Care Workers Battling COVID-19

Issue 349 – April 15, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable April 17-19

Issue 348 – April 3, 2020

• USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Testing Suspension to Continue Through May 31, 2020

Issue 347 – April 2, 2020

• COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: Prometric Closures and Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3
• COVID-19 Updates and Resources from USMLE^®

Issue 346 – March 27, 2020

• Department of State Signals Visa Processing for Medical Professionals Will Move Forward

Issue 345 – March 23, 2020

• Match Day Adds 7,000+ International Medical Graduates to U.S. GME Programs

Issue 344 – March 17, 2020

• COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: Prometric Closures
• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable March 20-22

Issue 343 – March 13, 2020

• USMLE^® Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Testing Temporarily Suspended Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020
• USMLE to Waive Fees for Eligibility Period Extensions and Testing Region Changes

Issue 342 – March 9, 2020

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Individuals Planning to Take Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)

Issue 341 – February 14, 2020

• ECFMG Statement on USMLE^® Policy Changes
• ECFMG Closing for Presidents’ Day Holiday

Issue 340 – February 12, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable February 14-16
• Latest on 2023 Accreditation Requirement Published in Journal of Medical Regulation

Issue 339 – February 3, 2020

• New Travel Restrictions Will Not Impact Visa Classifications Commonly Used for U.S. Graduate Medical Education (GME)
• Potential Impact of Coronavirus on USMLE^® Examination Administrations
• Resource to Help Students Select a Medical School

Issue 338 – January 15, 2020

• ECFMG On-line Services Unavailable January 17-19

Issue 337 – January 9, 2020

• ECFMG/FAIMER Boards Elect New Trustees
• Follow ECFMG on Social Media