Efcmg 2026

The document outlines the process for physicians who completed their medical education outside Namibia to obtain medical licensure by submitting required documents to the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) International Credentials Services (EICS). It details the necessary documents for verification, application instructions, fees, and contact information for EICS. The primary goal is to ensure the authenticity of medical credentials through primary source verification.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the efcmg application in the editor.
Begin by entering your full name as it appears on your Medical and Dental Council of Namibia application. Ensure that your last name is on line 1, first and middle names on line 2, and any maiden/alternate names on line 3.
Select your gender by checking the appropriate box.
Input your date of birth in the format: day, month, year, followed by the country of birth.
Provide your EICS or USMLE/ECFMG Identification Number if applicable. If you have previously submitted credentials to EICS, ensure you only include new documents.
Fill in your complete contact information including mailing address, telephone number, and email address for communication purposes.
Attach legible copies of required documents such as medical school diploma and transcripts. Remember to include English translations for non-English documents.
Complete the Affidavit and Release section by signing and dating it in front of a notary public. Attach a current photograph as specified.

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What is the ECFMG certification?

ECFMG Certification is the standard for evaluating the qualifications of international medical graduates (IMGs) entering the U.S. health care system. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires IMGs who enter ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs to be certified by ECFMG.

Is ECFMG certification equal to MD?

Also, the foreign medical degree or license must be equivalent to an M.D. in the U.S. An ECFMG certificate may be sufficient as evidence that the foreign medical degree or license is equivalent to an M.D. but the immigration service may still request an educational equivalency degree evaluation.

How many years is an ECFMG certificate valid?

Permanent Validation of ECFMG Certificate successfully complete at least 12 months of clinical education in a U.S. non-standard training program associated with an ACGME-accredited program; or. hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia.

How to make ECFMG permanent?

To request an extension, you must complete a Request to Extend a USMLE Step 1/Step 2 CK Eligibility Period as described below in the Overview. Payment of the appropriate fee must accompany the request. You may request an extension of your eligibility period only once for each exam registration.

Can ECFMG certified work in the USA?

After ECFMG certification, physicians who wish to practice medicine in the United States must complete an accredited residency training program in the United States or Canada. This process will take at least 3 years.