The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule that will end the longstanding Duration of Status (D/S) framework for J, F, and I visa holders and replace it with a fixed-period admission system tied to training program end dates. Below is an overview of the change, what it may mean for …(read more)
Intealth® is accepting applications for three open seats on its Board of Trustees, with terms beginning in January 2027. Applications are due by July 31, 2026. The Board guides Intealth’s work advancing quality medical education and health care worldwide through its divisions, ECFMG® and FAIMER®. Trustees provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction as Intealth works to ensure international medical graduates (IMGs) …(read more)
Intealth® will observe IMG Well‑being Day on Friday, May 29, 2026, marking the second year of the national day of recognition dedicated to supporting and celebrating international medical graduates (IMGs) in U.S. graduate medical education (GME). The day reflects Intealth’s ongoing commitment to IMG well‑being and to strengthening the training environments in which IMGs learn …(read more)
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 Well-being Grant Opportunity. Building on the success and impact of recent grant cycles, the 2025 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)
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