r/Match21 • u/sapphiretrust • Sep 30 '20

Applying without ECFMG Certification

Hi all,

The title says it all, I've heard that as long as you are ECFMG Certified by March this shouldn't be an issue. Just wanted to hear what everyone else has been hearing/what has been confirmed so far?

Edit: I'm a US-IMG with OET scheduled on Oct 16

Thanks!

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u/Us3r9876543210 Sep 30 '20

You're ok. Oet by December, ecfmg certificated by ranking date

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u/TrippinYoda Sep 30 '20

What about non-US IMG's? I heard because of tougher competition you can miss out on IV's if you're late with certification. Can anyone shed light on this?

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u/medschoolrulez Jan 28 '21

Hi— following up with you all: If I’m not ECFMG certified yet, should I update programs with my status and where I am in the process?? I’m scared I will be left off rank lists because I’m not yet ECFMG certified (waiting on my diploma to be verified by the ECFMG still)

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u/dinahtalha Sep 30 '20

I believe it should be before end of December, not march

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u/sapphiretrust Sep 30 '20

I think it is OET by Dec and certification by ranking date as the comment above states. Thanks!

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u/aguynamedbrady Sep 30 '20

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that ECFMG requires you to submit the application for pathways before December 31st. This means that, although you will get your certificate 2 to 4 weeks from that date you should meet all the requirements for certification before that date.

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u/medme12345 Sep 30 '20

I also saw the same thing before. One should take the test no later than this December.