ECFMG Pathway Application & Documentation 2

Question 1

Which ECFMG Pathway is designed for IMGs who completed structured clinical rotations in the US or Canada under a formal program?

Accepted Answer

Pathway 2

Answer

Pathway 2 is for IMGs who completed at least 12 weeks of structured ACGME/RCPSC-affiliated clinical rotations in the US or Canada.

Question 2

When submitting medical school credentials for an ECFMG Pathway, documents must be sent directly from the institution to ECFMG. What is this verification process called?

Accepted Answer

Primary Source Verification

Answer

Primary Source Verification (PSV) requires that credentials be confirmed directly from the originating institution, not from the applicant.

Question 3

An IMG applying through Pathway 1 must hold a currently valid ECFMG Certificate. Which TWO exams must be passed for ECFMG Certification?

Accepted Answer

USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK

Answer

Since Step 2 CS was discontinued, ECFMG Certification now requires passing USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK.

Question 4

Which Pathway requires an IMG to have a current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a country other than the US for a minimum of two years?

Accepted Answer

Pathway 5

Answer

Pathway 5 is for IMGs who hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in a non-US country for at least two continuous years.

Question 5

What language must all documents submitted in a Pathway application be translated into, if they are not originally in that language?

Accepted Answer

English

Answer

All documents not originally in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

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ECFMG Pathway Application & Documentation 2