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Phase One of USMLE Service Transition is Complete, All USMLE Step Exam Services for IMGs Now Managed by FSMB

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)

Reminder: Phase One of USMLE Service Transition Launching January 12, 2026

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)

USMLE Service Transition Launching January 2026

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 Applauds IMG Success in the 2025 U.S. Residency Match

Strong IMG Performance Will Benefit Patients

The success of international medical graduates (IMGs) in securing first-year graduate medical education (GME) positions in the United States remains strong, with growth in the number of physicians matching to residency programs, according to the 2025 Main Residency Match® (The Match®) results released by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). This is good news for …(read more)

IMGs Show Strong Performance in 2024 Match

More than 9,000 IMGs Will Join U.S. Health Care Teams

The success of IMGs in pursuing graduate medical education (GME) in the United States remains strong with significant increases in the number of physicians obtaining first-year training positions, according to the results of the 2024 Main Residency Match® (The Match®) announced Friday by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). A total of 9,045 IMGs obtained …(read more)

New Look for ECFMG Certificate

ECFMG®, a division of Intealth™, has redesigned the ECFMG Certificate awarded to international medical graduates (IMGs) who successfully complete ECFMG’s program of certification. The new design aligns the look of the ECFMG Certificate with the Intealth identity and represents another step in our ongoing business transformation. Please visit About Us on Intealth’s website to learn …(read more)

Statement on Invalidation of USMLE® Examination Scores

Intealth™ was recently informed by the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) program that the USMLE examination scores for a number of test takers have been invalidated based on a pattern of anomalous exam performance associated with Nepal. USMLE has contacted impacted individuals directly about the status of their USMLE exam performance. For more information …(read more)

Update: Intealth’s Recognized Accreditation Policy To Be Implemented in Late 2024

Intealth™ will implement its Recognized Accreditation Policy in late 2024. This policy was introduced in 2010 by ECFMG®, now a division of Intealth, and later known as “2023 Accreditation.” While the policy has evolved over time, Intealth’s commitment to fostering global accreditation efforts and to promoting harmonized standards for evaluating undergraduate medical education worldwide remains …(read more)

Diversity Is Essential to U.S. Health Care

William W. Pinsky, MD, FAAP, FACC
CEO, Intealth

The value of diversity in our health workforce is well documented. In many cases, patients are more likely to engage with the health care system and to comply with treatment plans when their providers are from similar backgrounds. For some, multilingual providers can be a deciding factor in their ability to access care. In short, …(read more)

Match Shows Strong Gains for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

More than 8,000 IMGs Will Join U.S. Health Care Teams

The success of IMGs in pursuing graduate medical education (GME) in the United States remains strong with significant increases in the number of physicians obtaining first-year training positions, according to the results of the 2023 Main Residency Match® (The Match®) announced Friday by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). A total of 8,388 IMGs obtained …(read more)

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