Questions from Applicants, Match 2027: The ERAS Token, the ERAS Application, and the Pathway 1 Timeline

Questions from Applicants · Match 2027 The ERAS Token, the ERAS Application, and the Pathway 1 Timeline: How It All Fits Together A structured walkthrough of the three systems every international medical graduate navigates in the 2027 cycle, anchored to the official ECFMG, AAMC, and NRMP calendars. The Question “Since I’ll be applying through Pathway […]

IMGPrep › Articles › ECFMG Certification › MyIntealth Setup IMGPrep · MyIntealth Setup · 2026 Use Your ECFMG Email to Set Up MyIntealth A Step-by-Step Guide to MyIntealth Setup for IMGs (2026) By the IMGPrep Editorial Team ·20+ Years Advising IMGs ·Updated April 2026 ·Verified against intealth.org Open MyIntealth → On This Page 01What MyIntealth […]

USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail · Step 1 Scoring Change · Impact on IMG Residency Selection January 26, 2022 — USMLE Step 1 Exam Goes to Pass/Fail As announced earlier, the US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 test of basic medical knowledge transitioned to reporting only Pass/Fail rather than a three-digit numeric score. Many IMGs continue […]

Ana Ribeiro It is late evening in São Paulo. Ana Ribeiro is in her final year of medical school, sitting at her desk with a half-finished cup of coffee and a browser open to her twelfth tab of the night. She is at the top of her class. She reads journals most of her classmates […]

IMGPrep › Articles › ECFMG Certification › ECFMG Pathways for IMGs IMGPrep · ECFMG Pathways · 2027 ECFMG Pathways for IMGs Which One Do You Qualify For? (2027) By the IMGPrep Editorial Team ·20+ Years Advising IMGs ·Updated October 28, 2026 ·Verified against ecfmg.org View Official ECFMG Pathways → On This Page 01Why Pathways Exist […]

IMGPrep › Articles › ECFMG Certification › ECFMG Certification Cost IMGPrep · ECFMG Cost Guide · 2026 ECFMG Certification Cost The Complete Fee Guide to ECFMG Certification Cost for IMGs (2026) By the IMGPrep Editorial Team ·20+ Years Advising IMGs ·Updated April 2026 ·Verified against ecfmg.org & usmle.fsmb.org View Official ECFMG Fees → On This […]

IMGPrep › Articles › ECFMG Certification IMGPrep · ECFMG Certification · 2026 ECFMG Certification A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to ECFMG Certification for IMGs (2026) By the IMGPrep Editorial Team ·20+ Years Advising IMGs ·Updated May 2026 ·Verified against ecfmg.org & usmle.fsmb.org What is ECFMG Certification? ECFMG Certification is required for international medical graduates (IMGs) who […]

Introduction OET for International Medical Graduates A Practical Guide to the OET Examination for ECFMG Certification The OET for IMG residency match candidates is a required component of ECFMG Certification for international medical graduates planning to pursue residency training in the United States. Applicants understand that they must complete the United States Medical Licensing Examination […]

IMGPrep · USMLE Update · Updated October 2026 USMLE Changes 2026 What changed for Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3 this year, and what is coming in 2027 and 2029 By the IMGPrep Editorial Team · 20+ Years Advising IMGs · Last updated October 28, 2026 View Official USMLE Announcements → On This […]

Updated October 28, 2026 · Official USMLE & FSMB guidance International medical students and graduates now register for USMLE Step 1 through FSMB. Here is the current pathway, from eligibility checks to booking your exam. What changed in January 2026? On January 12, 2026, FSMB took over IMG Step exam applications, score reports and exam […]