Issue Three - July 12, 2001
ECFMG Introduces its On-line Information Service (OASIS)
As part of its continuing commitment to enhanced service for international medical graduates, ECFMG is pleased to introduce the On-line Applicant Status and Information System (OASIS). OASIS is a new, web-based information service for ECFMG applicants and ECFMG certified physicians that is accessible via the ECFMG website at www.ecfmg.org.
If you are an applicant for ECFMG certification, you can use OASIS to check the status of your USMLE™ / CSA applications and score reports, USMLE scheduling permits, TOEFL score acceptance and medical education credentials. If you have already met the requirements for ECFMG certification, you can use OASIS to check the status of your ECFMG Certificate or your request for permanent validation of your Certificate. Information on the status of USMLE transcript requests and revalidation of the English Test and CSA valid through dates is also available through OASIS. All users can verify general information, such as their name of record, contact information and the status of their ECFMG financial accounts.
ECFMG developed OASIS to provide easy, convenient access to current information. OASIS is available 24 hours / day, 7 days / week and is offered free of charge. Access is limited to individuals with a USMLE/ECFMG Identification Number who are successfully authenticated through a password-protected security system.
To obtain more information and a password for this service, visit the ECFMG website at www.ecfmg.org.
Deadline for Taking CSA to Participate in 2002 Match
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) requires that all international medical graduates who wish to participate in the 2002 Match have all required ECFMG examination scores reported to the NRMP by the NRMP Rank Order List (ROL) deadline in February 2002.
To ensure that CSA results will be available by the NRMP ROL deadline, you must take CSA no later than January 31, 2002. CSA results for applicants who take CSA after January 31, 2002 will not be available in time for participation in the 2002 Match.
There are a limited number of CSA testing slots in the months preceding January 31, 2002. If you wish to participate in the 2002 Match, you are strongly encouraged to apply for CSA as soon as you become eligible and to schedule your CSA test session as soon as possible.
For more information on NRMP requirements and deadlines, visit the NRMP website at www.nrmp.org.
Availability of 2002 Information Booklet / Application Materials
The 2002 Information Booklet and Application Materials for USMLE Step 1/Step 2 and CSA are expected to be available in late August 2001. You can use the 2002 materials to apply for:
- USMLE Step 1/Step 2 eligibility periods ending in 2002. (The first 2002 USMLE eligibility period is November 2001-January 2002.)
- CSA for the calendar year 2002.
The 2002 Information Booklet / Application Materials will be posted to the ECFMG website at www.ecfmg.org as soon as they become available and may be downloaded and used immediately.
You may also contact ECFMG for a copy of these materials, although you should allow six weeks for delivery after the materials become available. The materials that ECFMG sends in response to such requests are identical to the materials that will be available on the ECFMG website. If you send a request by fax or mail, ECFMG will hold your request until the 2002 materials become available. If you wish to make a request by telephone, you should postpone your request until the 2002 materials become available.
In addition to paper application materials, ECFMG expects to offer USMLE applicants the ability to apply on-line for Step 1 / Step 2 eligibility periods ending in 2002. The ability to apply on-line is expected to be available in the near future. Applicants will access the on-line application via the ECFMG website.
Check the ECFMG website at www.ecfmg.org for updated information on the availability of the 2002 Information Booklet / Application Materials and the ability to apply on-line for 2002 USMLE eligibility periods.
Application materials for USMLE eligibility periods ending in 2001 are available now on the ECFMG website. The last 2001 USMLE eligibility period is October 2001-December 2001. Applications for 2001 USMLE eligibility periods must be received at ECFMG no later than September 1, 2001.
Updated Information on Deadline for 2001 USMLE Applications:
USMLE applications for eligibility periods ending in 2001 must be received at ECFMG no later than September 28, 2001.