ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is an organization that certifies international medical graduates (doctors trained outside the U.S. and Canada) to ensure they meet specific standards necessary for practicing medicine in North America. ECFMG evaluates their medical education and verifies their credentials, enabling these physicians to participate in residency programs and eventually become licensed practitioners in the United States or Canada. This certification helps maintain high-quality healthcare by ensuring foreign-trained doctors meet the rigorous standards required in North America.