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Study Links Performance on USMLE Exams to Medical School Accreditation Status

There is a link between medical student performance on the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) and the accreditation status of the medical schools those students attend, according to a recent study by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®). The study… Continue reading Study Links Performance on USMLE Exams to Medical School Accreditation Status

Applications Now Open for 2022 International FAIMER Institute

Applications for the International FAIMER Institute are now open for online sessions beginning in June. For more information or to apply now, visit https://www.faimer.org/international-faimer-institute/. The deadline for applications is March 2. The International FAIMER Institute is a two-year, part-time, online fellowship program for international health professions faculty who have demonstrated the potential to play a… Continue reading Applications Now Open for 2022 International FAIMER Institute

Video Highlights of FAIMER 20th Anniversary Virtual Conference

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, FAIMER has released a highlight video of the 20th Anniversary Virtual Conference it held October 20-22. The video montage includes clips of featured speakers, Fellows and Directors of the International FAIMER Institute and Regional Institutes, and the cultural events representing the global reach and scope of FAIMER’s programs. More… Continue reading Video Highlights of FAIMER 20th Anniversary Virtual Conference

FAIMER Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Successful Virtual Conference

FAIMER celebrated 20 years of service to world medical education and research with a successful three-day 20th Anniversary Virtual Conference October 20-22. More than 580 attendees from 51 countries around the world joined the celebration. With the theme Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, the conference reflected on FAIMER’s beginnings in 2000, celebrated the organization’s global growth… Continue reading FAIMER Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Successful Virtual Conference

FAIMER Celebrating 20th Anniversary with Virtual Conference Oct. 20-22 Featuring Dr. Abraham Verghese

The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) is celebrating 20 years of accomplishments and service to world health with a virtual conference from October 20-22. Dr. Abraham Verghese, the noted physician and best-selling author, will provide the keynote address during the free three-day event. For more information and to register, please… Continue reading FAIMER Celebrating 20th Anniversary with Virtual Conference Oct. 20-22 Featuring Dr. Abraham Verghese

Updates to ECFMG|FAIMER Privacy Notice

ECFMG|FAIMER has updated its Privacy Notice, effective August 9, 2021. We made these changes consistent with our continual efforts to provide you with transparency about how we collect, use, and share your Data and to ensure that our Notice accurately describes our current business practices. The changes also are intended to help ensure that our… Continue reading Updates to ECFMG|FAIMER Privacy Notice

Virtual Session on ECFMG|FAIMER Activities in Africa

The African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) and ECFMG|FAIMER invite you to join a virtual session on ECFMG|FAIMER activities in Africa. The session will highlight current work and future priorities and will cover ECFMG|FAIMER activities in critical areas such as health professions education, accreditation, and primary-source verification of medical credentials. The session… Continue reading Virtual Session on ECFMG|FAIMER Activities in Africa

Call for Nominations to ECFMG|FAIMER Board of Trustees

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) invite nominations to fill four positions on their combined Board of Trustees. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, August 25, 2021. BACKGROUND ECFMG|FAIMER promotes quality medical education and health care worldwide—serving physicians, members of the… Continue reading Call for Nominations to ECFMG|FAIMER Board of Trustees

ECFMG|FAIMER Has Updated Its Privacy Notice

ECFMG|FAIMER has updated its Privacy Notice. We made these changes, which are effective August 28, 2020, to help ensure that our Notice aligns with evolving privacy regulations and our privacy practices. You can access our revised Privacy Notice at https://www.ecfmg.org/annc/privacy.html. Your continued use of ECFMG|FAIMER programs and services, including websites and mobile apps, following the… Continue reading ECFMG|FAIMER Has Updated Its Privacy Notice

Call for Nominations to ECFMG/FAIMER Board of Trustees

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) (www.ecfmg.org) and its Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER®) (www.faimer.org) are seeking nominees to serve on their combined Board of Trustees. We invite your participation in this important process. Commitment to Diversity ECFMG and FAIMER are privileged to have… Continue reading Call for Nominations to ECFMG/FAIMER Board of Trustees