International medical graduates (IMGs) matched to a total of 9,682 first-year residency positions in the 2026 Main Residency Match® (The Match®), according to results released by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). IMGs accounted for approximately 23.6% of all matched applicants, filling critical roles across high-need specialties and underserved communities throughout the United States. Of …(read more)
Following an annual review, the Intealth Board of Trustees approved an adjustment to fees for services related to ECFMG Certification, residency application support, and EPIC. The cost of delivering our services has increased over time, and this adjustment reflects that reality. New fees for applications/requests submitted on or after April 1, 2026: Service New Fee
Intealth® is pleased to announce the winning projects of its 2025/2026 Well-being Grant Opportunity. Building on the success and impact of recent grant cycles, the 2025/2026 program reflects Intealth’s ongoing responsibility as a U.S. Department of State–designated J-1 sponsor to support the health, safety, and welfare of J-1 physicians. The program continues Intealth’s commitment to …(read more)
The ABIM Foundation has awarded Ming-Jung Ho, PhD, Senior Director of Program Evaluation of FAIMER®, a division of Intealth®, and her co-authors a 2025 John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize. The authors are recognized for “When Personal Identity Meets Professional Identity: A Qualitative Study of Professional Identity Formation of International Medical Graduate Resident …(read more)
Phase one of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Service Transition is now complete. All USMLE Step exam services for students and graduates of international medical schools (IMGs), including exam registration, score report delivery, and USMLE customer service, are now managed by USMLE co-sponsor the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) through its USMLE …(read more)
On January 12, 2026, United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) services currently provided to students and graduates of international medical schools (IMGs) by ECFMG®, a division of Intealth®, will transition to USMLE co-sponsor the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). Once phase one of the USMLE Service Transition is complete, all USMLE Step exam services …(read more)
As previously announced, the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Service Transition will simplify the examinee journey and create a more consistent and efficient process for examinees. To do this, all USMLE Step exam service functions, including exam registration, score report delivery, and customer service, will be combined under the USMLE co-sponsors, the Federation of State …(read more)
Intealth has appointed two new members to serve on its Board of Trustees. The new trustees, whose terms will begin in January 2026, are David V. Evans, MD, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Diane L. Gorgas, MD, of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Their selection follows an open call …(read more)
Intealth™ is pleased to share that the 2025 Intealth Well-being Grant Opportunity is open for submissions through September 8, 2025. This annual program, now in its third year, invites proposals led by J-1 exchange visitor physicians for projects that support the wellness of foreign national physicians training in graduate medical education (GME) programs across the …(read more)
Guidance for state medical boards and potential employers on assessment and supervision requirements for internationally trained physicians (ITPs) during periods of provisional licensure The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models (ACALM), co-chaired by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and Intealth™, today released its latest guidance …(read more)
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