UCLA GME International Medical Graduate Policy

UCLA GME INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATE POLICY

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to set a standard for assessment of international medical graduates (IMGs) applying for positions in UCLA GME training programs.

SCOPE

This policy applies to all ACGME-accredited training programs at UCLA.

DEFINITIONS

ECFMG: Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates
IMG: International Medical Graduate
USMLE: United States Medical Licensing Examination

POLICY

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) assesses the readiness of IMGs to enter US residency or fellowship programs that are accredited by the ACGME.

ECFMG certification is required for IMGs to enter ACGME-accredited training at UCLA. Applicants wishing to be certified by ECFMG must meet medical education credential
requirements and examination requirements, including passage of USMLE Steps 1 and 2.

All IMG applicants must be reviewed with the GME/DIO prior to offering a position in order to confirm the applicant is eligible for appointment. Submission form can be found on MedHub – GME Forms – International Medical Graduate and Visa Holder Request.

To continue and complete ACGME-accredited training at UCLA, IMGs must meet licensure requirements to practice medicine in California.

If US Work Authorization will be required, please see UCLA GME Visa Policy.

PROCEDURE

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FORMS

N/A

REFERENCES

CONTACT
Dr. Nelson SooHoo, MD, Designated Institutional Official, DGSOM, UCLA

REVISION HISTORY

GMEC Review Date: 12/4/2023

Approved: GMEC 12/4/2023

APPROVAL

Graduate Medical Education Committee
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Nelson SooHoo, MD
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Clarence Braddock, III, MD, MPH, MACP
Chief Medical Education Officer of UCLA Health System, and
Vice Dean for Education of UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Johnese Spisso, MPA
President of UCLA Health System,
CEO of UCLA Hospital System, and
Associate Vice Chancellor of Health Science