ECFMG Question

[Phoenix02]

Does the ECFMG exam have to be taken by all FMGs (even carib schools that are accredited in all 50 states like SGU)? Thanks.

 

[McGillGrad]

There is no such thing as an ECFMG exam.

 

[Top Gun]

All IMG's or FMG's who want to practice in the US must take USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, and USMLE Step 2 CS. Upon passing all three exams, the IMG/FMG will receive an ECFMG certificate. Again, all IMG's or FMG's who want to practice in the US must be ECFMG certified. This includes graduates from SGU, even though the school is approved in all 50 states.

 

[Phoenix02]

Thanks for the info.

 

[IveGotQuestions]

What's a IMG/FMG?

 

[AngryBaby]

What's a IMG/FMG?

In My Goiter/From My Goiter

either that or International Medical Graduate/Foreign Medical Graduate

 

[McGillGrad]

What's a IMG/FMG?

Generally (but not always)

IMG = US Citizen who goes outside of the US/Canada to get a MD

FMG = Non-US/Canadian citizen who obtains a MD outside of US/Canada

 

[bulletproof]

Generally (but not always)

IMG = US Citizen who goes outside of the US/Canada to get a MD

FMG = Non-US/Canadian citizen who obtains a MD outside of US/Canada

While the above is true, a large majority of people in medicine, including IMGs and FMGs (as defined above) use the terms interchangably. Its a non-issue.

 

[McGillGrad]

While the above is true, a large majority of people in medicine, including IMGs and FMGs (as defined above) use the terms interchangably. Its a non-issue.

Yup, forgot to mention that.