Social Media and Irregular Behavior
Posted August 5th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Despite social media’s benefit to individuals seeking mentors, study partners, or even just emotional support, social media is one of the primary platforms from which allegations of irregular behavior arise. […]
Read MorePositive Impact of IMGs from Muslim-Majority Nations, but Applications on Decline
Posted July 17th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
The United States has, for decades, relied on IMGs to fill gaps in the physician workforce. A comprehensive study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association studying the […]
Read MoreECFMG Elaborates on ECFMG Certification for 2020 Match | The Abramson Firm
Posted July 13th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
ECFMG has recently launched a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page that answers common questions regarding ECFMG Certification for IMGs who have not passed the USMLE Step 2 CS Examination. The […]
Read MoreIMGs Starting Residencies Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Immigration Restrictions
Posted July 2nd, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Yesterday, thousands of IMGs started their residency training at U.S. hospitals. In interviews conducted by NPR’s Joel Rose and published on NPR, Rose explores the historic challenges facing these new […]
Read MoreECFMG Identifies Alternative Pathways for ECFMG Certification | The Abramson Firm
Posted June 17th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
At long last, ECFMG has identified the alternative pathways by which IMGs can qualify for ECFMG Certification. In the absence of ECFMG Certification, IMGs do not qualify to obtain graduate […]
Read MoreAlternative to Pathways to ECFMG Certification | The Abramson Firm
Posted April 1st, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
The temporary suspension of USMLE Step 2 CS testing has sent a shockwave throughout the medical community. Passing the Step 2 CS exam is one of the key components to […]
Read MoreIMGs Fighting Covid-19
Posted March 30th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
Interesting article about the dedication of IMGs and their willingness to be on the frontlines to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. In the article, Dr. William […]
Read MoreHighest IMG Match Rate in 30 Years
Posted March 23rd, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
The NRMP has reported that more than 7,000(!) IMGs obtain first-year residency positions in U.S. programs of graduate medical education. Per ECFMG, this is the highest IMG match rate in […]
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