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ECFMG Certification Pathway

Organized by Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

Certification required for International Medical Graduates to enter US Graduate Medical Education (residency). Requires USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and OET Medicine.

Medical & Health Sciences

ECFMG · Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

advanced Level
Duration
18-24 months
Pass Rate
Fees
$160 (initial application) + USMLE fees
Frequency
on demand

Eligibility & Format

Medical degree from WHO-recognized non-US/Canadian medical school.

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Target Career Pathways

US Residency ApplicantIMG Physician