How to Get ECFMG Certified | Step-by-Step Guide for IMGs Applying to Residency

Описание: Welcome to Video 6 in the ERAS Residency Application Series — today we’re diving into how to get your ECFMG certification, a crucial requirement for all international medical graduates (IMGs) applying to the US Match.

In this video, I’ll walk you through:

ECFMG requirements
How to find your correct pathway
Where and how to upload credentials
How to apply and pay via OASIS
What happens to your certification after you match

📽️ Video Chapters
0:00 – ECFMG requirements: Step 1, Step 2, OET
→ Official ECFMG Certification Guide
0:22 – Certificate deadline and expiration rules
1:41 – How to verify your med school and find the right Pathway
2:44 – Upload credentials for pathway verification
→ Upload Credentials Portal
3:37 – How to apply & pay for the ECFMG certificate via OASIS
→ Processing time: ~2–3 weeks
→ Does not expire after Match or Step 3

📅 Helpful Links
🗓 Match Timeline (NRMP):
https://www.nrmp.org/match-calendars/...
🧾 myERAS Application Portal:
https://myeras.aamc.org/myeras-web/#/...
🌐 ECFMG OASIS:
https://secure2.ecfmg.org/emain.asp?a...

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Hi, I’m Hafsa, a general surgery resident sharing step-by-step guidance for IMGs applying to the US Match. If you're unsure how to navigate the ERAS process — you're in the right place!

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