ECFMG Announces USMLE Service Transition for IMGs Effective January 2026
Posted January 1st, 2026 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ABIM, ECFMG, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
ECFMG has announced that, beginning January 12, 2026, responsibility for most United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) services for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will transition from ECFMG to the Federation […]
Read MoreWHEN USMLE INVALIDATES EXAM RESULTS BASED UPON DATA PATTERNS
Posted September 24th, 2025 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
No one expects to have a passing USMLE score questioned after the fact. For most examinees, receiving an email from the USMLE Secretariat stating that an exam result has been […]
Read MoreHow to Become a Licensed Physician in the United States (Updated 2025)
Posted September 19th, 2025 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ABIM, ECFMG, Healthcare Litigation, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
International medical graduates (IMGs) and U.S. medical graduates frequently contact our office to inquire about the steps necessary to becoming a licensed physician in the United States. The pathway is […]
Read MoreNavigating NRMP Waivers: Guidance for the 2025 Match
Posted January 8th, 2025 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ABIM, ECFMG, Healthcare Litigation, Medical Licensing, NRMP, USMLE.
As participants await their fate as part of the 2025 Main Residency Match, a question that always arises at this time is: what if I don’t, or can’t, want to […]
Read MoreABIM Board Certification Anomalous Performance
Posted May 9th, 2024 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ABIM, ECFMG, Healthcare Litigation, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
Examination security and integrity are crucial to maintain fairness and credibility in assessing individuals’ knowledge and skills. Upholding these principles ensures that exam results accurately reflect candidates’ abilities, fostering trust […]
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