ECFMG Verification of Credentials

Why do you need to get your credentials verified?

• For ECFMG certification 
• If you have already graduated from medical school while applying for any of the USMLE Step examinations

Documents required for verification of credentials

• Final Medical Diploma
• Final Medical School Transcript
• Transcript(s) to document transferred credit, if applicable

All documents that are not in English should be accompanied by an official English translation as per ECFMG’s requirements.

Final Medical Diploma

The copy of the diploma must be submitted in original language containing the date of issue and signatures of medical school/ university officials.

This can be done through the following methods:

1. Via the MyECFMG Mobile App

• Download the app for free from App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
• Log in with your USMLE/ ECFMG  ID and password
• Go to Upload Credentials
• In Document Selection choose ‘Final Medical-Original Language’
• Either select the ‘Scan’ option and scan the document in the app itself or select ‘Pick a PDF’ to choose from your saved files.

2. Via mail – If you are mailing a copy of your final medical diploma, the photocopy must be 216mm x 279mm  (8 ½ in x 11 in)

Name Verification

NOTE: If the name on your credentials does not match the name in your ECFMG record you need to submit acceptable documentation that verifies the name on your credentials is (or was) your name failing which your exam application will be rejected. The name on the documentation and that on your diploma/ transcript should be the same.

Documents for name verification include any one of the following:

• Expired passport (including pages with your photograph and the expiration date)
• Birth certificate
• Marriage  Certificate/ License
• Official Court order/ Name change documentation
• Official immigration document including U.S. Resident Alien card, U.S. Naturalization certificate, Permanent Residence card
• Driver’s License

If you are unable to submit any of the above mentioned documents then ECFMG also accepts your medical school letter stating that both the names belong to one and the same person with the signature of the authorized official.

• All these documents can be uploaded on the MyECFMG App in the same way as mentioned above for the diploma.  
• When ECFMG requests verification of diploma from your medical school, they will ask the school to provide your transcript.
• Contact your medical school regarding fees for verification and mode of payment.
• ECFMG will notify you twice; once when your diploma has been sent to your medical school for verification and the second, when ECFMG receives and evaluates the verification from your medical school.
• You can always check the status of your medical credentials using OASIS or the MyECFMG App.
• If you verification is taking longer than usual please contact ECFMG and follow up with them.

Now you can go ahead and get your certification or apply for Step Exams.

This post was written by Dr. Shreya Sodhani, MBBS who wants to pursue a Pediatrics residency in the US. Ask your questions to the author using the comments section below.

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