Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
This page is intended for individuals who have applied to our services previously. It summarizes the most important changes these existing applicants will encounter when using MyIntealth™. This information for each service may include revised deadlines, dates for completing in-progress applications/requests, how to access services, process changes, and ID numbers. Please check back frequently since updates will be provided as they become available.
During the transition to MyIntealth, processing times for all services may be longer than usual both before and after launch. We sincerely appreciate the understanding and support of all users as we work through this period of change.
There will be updates to the processes for requesting our services in MyIntealth. Some of these changes are outlined below by service.
Because of these updates, certain in-progress applications or requests cannot be transferred to MyIntealth. Applicants who wish to complete in-progress items before the transition should review the Dates for Completing Certain In-Progress Applications/Requests. If an application or request cannot be completed prior to the transition, it will be rejected, and applicants will need to submit a new request through MyIntealth.
Additionally, due to process changes, some applicants may be required to repeat parts of their application or request, such as resubmitting medical education credentials or completing identity verification. Once you log into MyIntealth, you will be guided to complete any necessary steps to access our services.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we implement these changes and work to provide you with an improved experience through MyIntealth.
Due to changes in our processes, some in-progress applications and requests cannot be transferred to MyIntealth. To assist applicants wishing to complete these before the launch, we have established specific deadlines. Please refer to the specific information for each service below and take any required actions to complete in-progress items as soon as possible. All dates/times are calculated using Eastern Time in the United States. Please monitor this page and our social media channels found at the bottom of this page for updates and additions.
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The dates below are provided as general guidance for applicants. For applications and requests received by the specified deadlines (except where noted), we will make every effort to process them before the MyIntealth launch. However, receipt by these dates does not guarantee completion before the transition. If an application or request cannot be processed in time and is not transferable, it will be “rejected” and applicants will need to submit a new request through MyIntealth.
Applicants will be able to update their contact information in OASIS through 9:00 a.m. on August 12. Applicants can resume making updates to their contact information in MyIntealth after it launches.
Identity verification is required for many of our services.
The identity verification process in MyIntealth will remain the same as it is currently: applicants must have their Intealth identification form notarized, presenting a valid passport to the notary. Online notarization via NotaryCam will continue to be required, and Intealth will continue to collect the associated NotaryCam fee.
Changes to the process in MyIntealth include:
Applicants who have previously used our services and possess a valid, notarized identification form supported by a valid passport will meet the identity verification requirements for MyIntealth. Their MyIntealth account will be automatically established during the transition. Applicants without these credentials will need to complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, which includes identity verification, to access certain services. Please see the service-specific details below for more information.
If an applicant already has used any of our services, we will transfer the applicant’s existing account information to MyIntealth prior to launch, including merging multiple accounts into a single new account. Applicants who do not meet our current identity verification requirements will be required to complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, which includes identity verification, to access certain services.
All new and existing applicants will be assigned a MyIntealth ID, a unique 9-digit number that will be used to identify them across our services. Applicants will be issued a MyIntealth ID once their MyIntealth account is established and should use the MyIntealth ID consistently when contacting us for assistance. Applicants will be able to view their MyIntealth ID, once assigned, on the My Profile tab in MyIntealth.
In addition to the MyIntealth ID, MyIntealth will continue to support applicant ID numbers issued by certain other organizations. These additional ID numbers will be linked to the applicant’s MyIntealth account. Please see the specific information for each service below.
As part of the transition to MyIntealth, the allocation of applicant fees has been adjusted to better align with the services provided and their timing. This realignment reflects our commitment to transparency and our ongoing efforts to improve the applicant experience. Please note that some of our fees include costs that we collect on behalf of and pay to third parties.
Some of the processes for requesting our services will change with the introduction of MyIntealth. The structure of some fees will change to align with these new processes in MyIntealth. Please refer to the specific information for each service below.
There also will be changes to Intealth’s payment methods and policy when MyIntealth launches:
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For international medical students and graduates (IMGs) pursuing ECFMG Certification, and for IMGs who are certified by ECFMG.
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Due to process changes related to the launch of MyIntealth, some in-progress applications and requests cannot be transferred. Below are key deadlines to help applicants complete these items before the transition.
| Service/Request | Deadline | Details/Notes |
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| ECFMG/USMLE ID Request | July 25, 2025 | Requests received after this date will not be processed. After launch, applicants must create a MyIntealth account to begin certification and exam application processes. |
| USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK Exam Applications | July 30, 2025 | Applications submitted after July 30 and not processed in time will be rejected and will need to be resubmitted in MyIntealth. |
| USMLE exam application supporting documentation | August 6, 2025 | Documentation, including credentials, required to complete an exam application that is received after this date and not processed in time will be rejected and will need to be resubmitted in MyIntealth. |
| Medical school student/graduate status verification deadlines | EMSWP electronic verification by August 14, 2025; paper Form 183 by August 6, 2025 | |
| Request Forms (Forms 182, 184, 297, 265, 312, Duplicate Certificate ) | August 6, 2025 | Requests received after this date or not processed in time will be rejected. Applicants can resubmit online via MyIntealth. |
| Application for ECFMG Certification | CIF notarization by August 10, 2025 (11:59 p.m., ET) | Applicants who have not completed notarization by this date must complete identity verification again during MyIntealth account setup. |
If applicants miss these deadlines, their in-progress applications/requests may be “rejected,” requiring submission of new requests through MyIntealth.
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The dates above are provided as general guidance for applicants. For applications and requests received by the specified deadlines (except where noted), we will make every effort to process them before the MyIntealth launch. However, receipt by these dates does not guarantee completion before the transition. If an application or request cannot be processed in time and is not transferable, it will be “rejected” and applicants will need to submit a new request through MyIntealth.
Applicants will use MyIntealth instead of the following.
| Web-based Applications | Forms |
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Note: The Application for Pathways for ECFMG Certification will be incorporated into, not replaced by, MyIntealth. This application will function much as it does currently. |
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Currently, applicants provide their medical education credentials at the time of exam application and can apply and be registered for examination while their credentials are being verified, provided that their medical school verifies their student or graduate status. These processes will change in MyIntealth, as described below.
Applicants with a valid Certification of Identification Form (CIF, Form 186) that does not include a “valid to” date will have a MyIntealth account automatically created during the transition and will be able to request services such as applying for USMLE exams.
Applicants without a valid CIF as described above must complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, including identity verification, before accessing certain services.
Applicants who submitted their Application for ECFMG Certification on or after September 13, 2018, but did not complete the CIF, may complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, including identity verification, at no cost. All other applicants will be required to pay the MyIntealth Account Establishment fee.
Following are the fees and fee structure that applicants pursuing ECFMG Certification can expect in MyIntealth, compared to our current fees and fee structure. The timing of when fees are charged has been adjusted to better align each fee with the specific service being provided at the time it is delivered.
| Current | MyIntealth | |
|---|---|---|
MyIntealth Account Establishment |
N/A |
$100* |
Application for ECFMG Certification |
$160* |
$560 |
Verification of Credentials |
N/A |
$200 ($100 for final medical diploma and $100 for final medical school transcript) |
USMLE Step 1 Registration |
$1,020 |
$695** |
USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Registration |
$1,020 |
$695** |
Pathways |
$925 |
$925 |
Totals |
$3,125 |
$3,175 |
*Includes $50 NotaryCam fee for online notarization of the identification form.
**This is the USMLE program’s fee for each exam registration with a 2026 eligibility period. Applicants who apply for an exam in MyIntealth and are registered for an eligibility period that begins and ends in 2025 will pay $695 and then be automatically refunded $15 ($680 is the USMLE program’s fee for exam registrations with 2025 eligibility periods).
There are other fees that apply to some, but not all, applicants for ECFMG Certification. Changes include:
| Current | MyIntealth | |
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Translation Fee for Medical School Transcript (if applicable) |
$250 per transcript |
$52 per page |
Please refer to our Fees Overview for more detailed information on our current fees.
In addition to the MyIntealth ID, applicants for the USMLE will be issued a USMLE ID number after submitting the Application for ECFMG Certification. The USMLE ID will be associated with their MyIntealth account. For applicants who have a USMLE ID prior to the transition to MyIntealth, the USMLE ID will continue to be associated with their MyIntealth account.
The ID Number listed on the ECFMG Certificate will be the applicant’s MyIntealth ID, instead of the Certificate Number (which currently consists of the applicant’s USMLE ID).
All applicants pursuing ECFMG Certification must read the ECFMG 2026 Information Booklet when it becomes available.
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For IMGs using the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) to apply for U.S. residency positions.
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| Document Type | Status During Pause in Services | Details/Notes |
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| ECFMG Status Reports (new and updated) | Will NOT be transmitted to MyERAS | |
| Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), Medical School Transcripts, Photographs | Will be processed in MyERAS if received via OASIS or EMSWP | Applicants should monitor status via MyERAS application |
| Letters of Recommendation (LoRs) | Will continue to be received and processed via AAMC LoR Portal |
Applicants will use MyIntealth instead of the following.
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At the launch of MyIntealth, applicants must either have a complete and valid Application for ECFMG Certification or already be certified by ECFMG. Currently, obtaining an ERAS Residency Token only requires an ECFMG/USMLE Identification Number.
In addition to the MyIntealth ID, the AAMC ID used by participants in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) ERAS will continue to be associated with the applicant’s MyIntealth account.
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The following applies to both foreign national physicians applying to our J-1 visa sponsorship program and those currently sponsored in J-1 visa status to participate in U.S. graduate medical education.
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| Process/Item | Deadline | Details/Notes |
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| J-1 visa sponsorship applications (complete) | July 25, 2025 (5:00 p.m., ET) | All required application materials must be submitted by this date/time |
| Other requests/uploads | August 10, 2025 (11:00 p.m., ET) | Requests such as duplicate Form DS-2019 must be received by this date/time; requests/uploads received after the deadline will be processed in MyIntealth and may require resubmission |
| Contact information updates in OASIS | August 12, 2025 (9:00 a.m., ET) | All updates must be submitted in OASIS |
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The dates above are provided as general guidance for applicants. For applications and requests received by the specified deadlines (except where noted), we will make every effort to process them before the MyIntealth launch. However, receipt by these dates does not guarantee completion before the transition. If an application or request cannot be processed in time and is not transferable, it will be “rejected” and applicants will need to submit a new request through MyIntealth.
Applicants will use MyIntealth instead of the following.
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Documents Required at Application
Before submitting an application for initial or continued J-1 visa sponsorship, applicants must provide a minimum set of required documents. These requirements will vary depending on the application type. Currently, applications can be submitted without any supporting documents.
Identity Verification
Applicants for initial J-1 visa sponsorship who have not already fulfilled our identity verification requirements through another service must complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, which includes identity verification. This requirement applies to:
Verification of Medical Education
For U.S. medical school graduates and Canadian medical school graduates who graduated before July 1, 2025, we will verify the authenticity of their final medical diploma as part of eligibility for J-1 visa sponsorship. Applicants may proceed with their sponsorship application while the diploma verification is underway. If a diploma is not verified by the proposed program start date, provisional sponsorship of up to six months will be provided while the diploma is pending.
For applicants who have a SEVIS ID (for the U.S. Government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System), the SEVIS ID will continue to be associated with their MyIntealth account.
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For IMGs who want to confirm their ECFMG Certification status to a U.S. state medical board.
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Applicants will use MyIntealth instead of the following.
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ECFMG Certificates issued after the launch of MyIntealth will include the applicant’s MyIntealth ID, instead of the Certificate Number (which currently consists of the applicant’s USMLE ID).
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For physicians who use our Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC) only
(This information does not apply to those who are pursuing or have obtained ECFMG Certification, or who are participating in and U.S. graduate medical education through other ECFMG services.)
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Due to changes in processes described above, some in-progress applications/requests cannot be transferred to MyIntealth. The following dates are provided to assist applicants who wish to complete these items before the transition to MyIntealth.
| Process/Item | Deadline | Details/Notes |
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| EPIC Account Establishment | August 6, 2025 | Include an acceptable photo and passport. Requests received after this will be rejected. Applicants can complete account setup after MyIntealth launches. |
| Online Notarization of EPIC Identification Form (EIF) | Notarization by August 10, 2025 (11:59 p.m., ET) | Applicants who have an EPIC account but have not completed notarization must do so by this deadline. Otherwise, identity verification via MyIntealth will be required. |
| EPIC Portfolio Creation | N/A | Portfolios for pre-transition EPIC accounts will be created in MyIntealth regardless of EIF status. Applicants who do not meet identity verification requirements must complete it in MyIntealth. |
| Submitting Credentials for Verification | August 6, 2025 | Credentials must be submitted by this date to be processed before the transition. |
| Adding Previously-verified Credentials to EPIC Portfolio | Before MyIntealth launch | Previously verified credentials will be reviewed and added. If incomplete by launch, process must be completed in MyIntealth before submitting new credentials. |
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The dates above are provided as general guidance for applicants. For applications and requests received by the specified deadlines (except where noted), we will make every effort to process them before the MyIntealth launch. However, receipt by these dates does not guarantee completion before the transition. If an application or request cannot be processed in time and is not transferable, it will be “rejected” and applicants will need to submit a new request through MyIntealth.
Applicants will use MyIntealth instead of the following.
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Following are the fees and fee structure that physicians using EPIC can expect in MyIntealth, compared to our current fees.
| Current | MyIntealth | |
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MyIntealth Account Establishment |
N/A |
$100* |
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EPIC Portfolio Account Establishment |
$130* |
$30 |
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Verification of Credential (per credential) |
$100 |
$100 |
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EPIC Report |
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$0 |
$0 |
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Totals |
$230† |
$230† |
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EPIC Report - Subsequet report per credential submitted to EPIC for verification (and all reports for previously verified credentials imported into EPIC). |
$50 |
$50 |
*Includes $50 NotaryCam fee for online notarization of identification form.
†Fees to use EPIC will vary based on how many credentials are submitted, how many reports are requested, and whether the applicant has previously verified credentials that can be extracted into their EPIC account.
Please refer to our Fees Overview for more detailed information on our current fees.
The MyIntealth ID will replace the EPIC ID as the primary means of identifying applicants across our services, and EPIC IDs will no longer be issued. For applicants who have an EPIC ID issued before the launch of MyIntealth, it will continue to be associated with their MyIntealth account.
Applicants with a valid EPIC Identification Form (EIF) will have a MyIntealth account automatically created during the transition. They will be able to access their EPIC Portfolio, upload credentials, and request reports.
Applicants without a valid EIF must complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, including identity verification, before accessing EPIC.
Applicants who established their EPIC account on or after January 10, 2018, but did not complete the EIF, may complete the MyIntealth Account Establishment process, including identity verification, at no cost. All other applicants will be required to pay the MyIntealth Account Establishment fee.
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The preceding information is subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.
[Last update: July 15, 2025]
