IMGs Starting Residencies Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Immigration Restrictions

Posted July 2nd, 2020 by .

Categories: ECFMG, NRMP.

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 […]

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USMLE Program Announces Delayed Change to Attempt Limit Policy | The Abramson Firm

Posted June 29th, 2020 by .

Categories: USMLE.

In February 2020, the USMLE program announced a reduction in the allowable number of exam attempts on each Step or Step Component from six to four that would go into effect […]

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ECFMG Identifies Alternative Pathways for ECFMG Certification | The Abramson Firm

Posted June 17th, 2020 by .

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 […]

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NBME Launches Covid-19 Site

Posted April 25th, 2020 by .

Categories: NBME.

The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has created a blog-style web page to provide stakeholders with easy access to updates regarding assessment information affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

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USMLE Announcement on Testing Shut Down

Posted April 24th, 2020 by .

Categories: USMLE.

New announcement from USMLE: The USMLE program recognizes that the testing shutdown has created great stress, uncertainty, and disruption for examinees and medical schools, affecting academic progression, curricular schedules, and […]

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What is USMLE?

Posted April 18th, 2020 by .

Categories: USMLE.

What is USMLE? What is the USMLE Program? How is it connected to the National Board of Medical Examiners, the Federation of State Medical Boards and the Educational Commission on […]

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New USMLE Covid-19 Resource

Posted April 15th, 2020 by .

Categories: USMLE.

The USMLE Program has created a dedicated “Coronavirus Resource Center” page on its website. The page provides quick links to frequently asked questions and the latest announcement affecting USMLE and […]

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Medical Students Treating Patients

Posted April 11th, 2020 by .

Categories: xHospital Credentialing.

Interesting article in the Philadelphia Inquirer yesterday weighing the advantages and disadvantages of permitting medical students to work in hospitals and treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article notes […]

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USMLE Step 2 CS Testing Suspended

Posted April 2nd, 2020 by .

Categories: USMLE.

Today, the USMLE Program announced that the temporary suspension of USMLE Step 2 CS testing will continue through May 31, 2020. The Step 2 CS exam is one of the […]

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Alternative to Pathways to ECFMG Certification | The Abramson Firm

Posted April 1st, 2020 by .

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 […]

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