Issue Twenty-Three - April 30, 2003
Deadline for Taking CSA® for the 2004 Match
International medical graduates who wish to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), or "the Match," must have passed all exams required for ECFMG Certification. To ensure that CSA results will be reported to the NRMP in time to participate in the 2004 Match, you must take the ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) no later than January 31, 2004. CSA results for applicants who take CSA after January 31, 2004 will not be available in time for participation in the 2004 Match.
The number of applicants seeking to take the CSA may exceed the number of testing spaces available in the months preceding the Match. As a result, there is no guarantee that the number of testing spaces will be sufficient for all applicants to meet deadlines imposed by the NRMP or graduate medical education programs. If you plan to participate in the 2004 Match, you are strongly encouraged to apply for the CSA as soon as you become eligible and to schedule your CSA exam date as soon as possible.
For information on ECFMG Certification and the CSA, to apply for the CSA, or to schedule a CSA session, visit the ECFMG website. For more information on the Match and NRMP requirements and deadlines, visit the NRMP website.
Annual Reports Available Via the Web
The ECFMG and FAIMER® Annual Reports for 2002 are now available via the Web.
The ECFMG Annual Report provides information on ECFMG's program of certification and a profile of applicants for ECFMG Certification, including their country of citizenship, country of medical school, and performance on Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination™ (USMLE™) and the ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA). The Annual Report also describes ECFMG's history, research, and initiatives. Visit the ECFMG website to access the ECFMG Annual Report on-line.
FAIMER's first Annual Report describes the Foundation's establishment and its current activities, including the development of informational resources for the international medical community and its programs for international medical educators and medical schools. The Annual Report also outlines directions for FAIMER's research program. Visit the FAIMER website to access the FAIMER Annual Report on-line.