Resources Sites and Addresses for Immigrants

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

For information on the ECFMG and Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE, including application forms

The ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program

For foreign national physicians sponsored by the ECFMG (for IAP 66 ect).

United States Medical Licensing Examination USMLE Secretariat

For general information regarding the USMLE

Federation of State Medical Boards

For general information on medical licensure and Step 3 of the USMLE.

More information on USMLE Step 3 and specific licensure issues is available from the individual State Board of Medical Examiners

National Resident Matching Program

To request an NRMP application, remember to include your USMLE/ECFMG Identification Number on all correspondence

ECFMG/ERAS Program

For information on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

Educational Testing Service

For further information about the TOEFL

American Medical Association Department of IMG Services

Bureau of Primary Health Care

For information on Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA)

United States Information Agency

For information on the J Exchange Program.

Appalachian Regional Commission

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs