Most of our publications are available on this website. For inquiries regarding publications not found on this website, contact ECFMG by e-mail at[email protected].
The ECFMGCertification Fact Sheet provides an introduction to ECFMG Certification, as well as web-based resources for those interested in ECFMG Certification and graduate medical education in the United States.
The ECFMGInformation Booklet contains detailed information about ECFMG Certification. All applicants pursuing ECFMG Certification and applying for examination must use the most current edition of the ECFMGInformation Booklet available to them at the time of inquiry and must become familiar with and will be subject to the policies and procedures detailed therein.
2026Information Booklet
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International medical students and graduates who wish to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and examination must consult theWorld Directory to determine if their school meets ECFMG eligibility requirements. See theECFMG Certification Overview for information on the requirements for ECFMG Certification, including the medical school requirements.
World Directory of Medical Schools (World Directory)
The USMLEBulletin of Information contains detailed information about USMLE, a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States. Applicants for examination arerequired to read the applicable edition of theBulletin of Information.
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The Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP)Reference Guide provides basic information about ECFMG’s J-1 visa sponsorship program and the responsibilities of J-1 program participants.
Exchange Visitor Sponsorship ProgramReference Guide
ECFMG serves as the sole sponsor for foreign national physicians participating in the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA (J-1 visa) Program. ECFMG’sJourneys in Medicine blog provides a forum for J-1 physicians and the training programs that host them to tell their stories in their own words.
Journeys in Medicine - An ECFMG Blog
Updated in April 2022, this toolkit is a key resource for incoming residents and their U.S. residency programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit includes resources to support the delivery of high-quality patient care while also supporting the well-being, professional development, and equitable treatment of all incoming residents. The toolkit was developed by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM); the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC); the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); and ECFMG, a member ofIntealth.
This resource is part of theTransitions in Medical Education series, which also includes toolkits on the transition from residency to fellowship and from residency/fellowship to practice.
The toolkits are not requirements and are meant to help guide learners and programs. They include review questions, recommended activities, and resources, and cover topics such as well-being, assessment, future planning, and much more.
The Coalition for Physician Accountability accepted and published the final report and recommendations of the Undergraduate Medical Education to Graduate Medical Education Review Committee (UGRC) — an independent body of stakeholders commissioned by the Coalition — to improve the transition from medical school to residency. ECFMG is a member of the Coalition, a cross-organizational group of national medical education organizations.
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FAIMER, a member of Intealth, has developed this directory of international organizations that recognize, authorize, certify, or accredit medical schools and/or medical education programs as part of its efforts to build information resources on medical education worldwide.
Directory of Organizations that Recognize/Accredit Medical Schools (DORA)
Developed through a partnership between FAIMER, a member of Intealth, and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), theWorld Directory offers comprehensive information on medical schools worldwide, with the goal of helping prospective students and medical regulatory authorities make informed decisions about medical schools and their graduates.
World Directory of Medical Schools (World Directory)
This is a guide to help aspiring medical students in researching and selecting medical schools. It offers students important characteristics to consider, questions to ask, and additional resources to consult when evaluating and deciding upon schools.
Guidance on Medical School Selection
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