How do I determine if my medical school is eligible for ECFMG?
To determine if your medical school meets eligibility requirements for its students and graduates to apply for ECFMG Certification and examination, consult the Sponsor Notes tab of your medical school's listing.
What happens after ECFMG receives a medical school's emswp request?
After ECFMG’s EMSWP Administrator receives and verifies the medical school’s request, a temporary User Name and one-time temporary Password will be sent by ECFMG to the medical school’s EMSWP Coordinator in two separate e-mails. These e-mails will be sent to the e-mail address provided by the medical school for its EMSWP Coordinator.
What documents do I need to apply to the ECFMG?
Any other required documents, as outlined in IWA and the ECFMG Information Booklet. ECFMG must receive the on-line part; verification of your student or graduate status from your medical school; and any other required documentation in order to process your application.
Where can I find information on the ECFMG pathways?
Detailed information on the Pathways is available on the ECFMG website. Log in here to complete Mini-CEX evaluations for individuals who have applied to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification for the 2022 Match through Pathway 6.
How do I log into ECFMG?
To login, you must have both your USMLE/ECFMG Identification Number and a password. If you do not have a password, you can get one by clicking on Go To OASIS below and following the instructions. To obtain a password, you must provide several pieces of information.
How do I check my ECFMG status?
Use the ECFMG Medical School Web Portal (EMSWP) to: Verify the status of your students and graduates who apply to ECFMG for USMLE.
Is ECFMG website down?
We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with the ECFMG website and certain ECFMG on-line services.
How do I unlock my ECFMG account?
You have three opportunities to enter the correct Password. If you fail to enter the correct Password three times, your account will be locked. You will need to contact the EMSWP Administrator by e-mail at emswpadmin@ecfmg.org to request that your account be reset.
How long does it take for ECFMG to process your application?
within two weeksHow long will it take to process my exam application? ECFMG processes on-line exam applications typically within two weeks of receipt of both the on-line part and verification of your student or graduate status from your medical school.
Does ECFMG certification expire?
Once the applicant successfully completes the first year of U.S. GME training in a training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the ECFMG Certificate will no longer be subject to expiration.
How do I register for ECFMG?
How to Apply for ECFMG Certification: Steps for ECFMG RegistrationStep 1: USMLE ID. ... Step 2: IWA Application (Interactive Web Application) ... Step 3: Forms. ... Step 4: Documents. ... Step 5: Sending the forms and documents. ... Step 6: Wait for the confirmation. ... Step 7: ECFMG to Medical School Forms. ... Step 8: Medical School to ECFMG.More items...•
Is USMLE difficult?
The USMLE Step 1, in particular, is one of the most stressful and difficult exams you will take in your medical school career. Your performance on this exam will essentially set the tone for your success, or failure, in the residency match process.
Is USMLE ID same as ECFMG ID?
Once ECFMG informs you of your number, you must include it on all communications, applications, medical education credentials, request forms, and payments that you send to ECFMG. You will only be assigned one USMLE Identification Number. Your USMLE Identification Number cannot be changed.
Is Epic same as ECFMG?
EPIC is a service of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), a world leader in promoting quality health care.
Do I need epic if I have ECFMG?
You are not required to use EPIC if you are pursuing ECFMG Certification and applying for United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) examinations. ECFMG will verify your medical credentials independently of EPIC for these purposes.
How long does it take ECFMG to verify credentials?
It can take up to five days, after receiving the copies of your medical credentials, for the ECFMG to send your medical credentials to the institution that issued them along with a verification certificate, to be completed by the institution, confirming the authenticity of your credentials.
How to contact ECFMG EMSWP?
Medical schools must be granted access to EMSWP by ECFMG’s EMSWP Administrator. Contact ECFMG’s EMSWP Administrator by e-mail at emswpadmin@ecfmg.org or by telephone at (215) 966-3515. Each medical school dean must complete a “Request to Establish Authorized ECFMG Medical School Web Portal ...
Can I log into EMSWP?
After you have established the EMSWP User Account, you will be able to log into EMSWP. Logging into EMSWP will allow you to access the list of your medical school’s students/graduates who have applied for examination, as well as to administer your EMSWP User Account.
How long does it take for ECFMG to process an application?
ECFMG processes exam applications typically within two weeks of receipt of the on-line part; verification of your student or graduate status from your medical school; and any other required documents. Eligible applicants are registered for USMLE after the processing of their applications is completed.
What time does ECFMG exam start?
If you still have questions, you may contact ECFMG Applicant Information Services between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States, Monday through Friday, at (215) 386-5900.
What is the IWA for USMLE?
You may use IWA to apply for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) regardless of whether you are applying to ECFMG for examination for the first time or have applied for examination previously. ECFMG will begin processing your exam application after receiving the on-line part ...
How long do you have to answer all on line application items?
Although you do not have to answer all items in one session, you must complete all on-line application items within 14 days of the date you last saved the application. Otherwise, the application will no longer be valid, and you must start another application.
Can ECFMG process medical application?
ECFMG cannot complete the processing of your application until your medical school verifies your status either electronically or via the paper form. The time needed to complete the processing of your application is contingent upon your medical school's response to the status verification request.
Pathways 3, 4, & 5 Clinical Skills Attestation
Log in here using your ECFMG Medical School Web Portal (EMSWP) username and password to complete Clinical Skills Attestations for students and graduates of your medical school who have applied to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification for the 2022 Match through Pathway 3, 4, or 5.
Pathway 6 Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX)
Log in here to complete Mini-CEX evaluations for individuals who have applied to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification for the 2022 Match through Pathway 6. Detailed information on the Pathways is available on the ECFMG website.
