FMG Match | Find Your Physician Pathway

Complete the survey to see the pathways that may fit you and the support relevant to your background. Then apply for an individual review.

1) Are you ECFMG certified?

Yes No Not applicable (U.S. MD/DO)

2) Which USMLE exams have you passed?

Step 1 Step 2 CK Step 3 None yet

3) Have you completed at least 1 year of U.S. ACGME residency?

Yes No

4) Did you complete residency training outside the U.S.?

Yes No

5) Do you hold a current, active, unrestricted and unencumbered medical license outside the U.S.?

Yes No

6) How recently have you actively practiced medicine under a medical license?

Throughout the entire immediately preceding 4 years At least 2 of the immediately preceding 4 years, but not all 4 Less than 2 of the immediately preceding 4 years Unsure / my experience needs review

7) Are you currently a medical student?

Yes No

8) Have you held a physician medical license in another U.S. state or territory?

Yes — I currently hold a full, valid physician license Yes — a previous full physician license is now expired or inactive Yes — only a training, house physician, temporary or restricted license Yes — but I am unsure of the license type or status No

State(s) or territory and license type/status (optional)

9) When did you graduate from medical school, or expect to graduate?Graduation month and year Current age (optional, for career planning only)

Age alone will not exclude you from a pathway.

10) Have you been told that you are eligible for ECFMG certification?

Yes — I am ECFMG certified or have been told I am eligible I do not know — please check for me I was told my medical school or graduation year is not eligible Not applicable — U.S. MD/DO

11) When did you last provide direct patient care in an authorized clinical role?

Currently or within the past year 1–2 years ago More than 2 years ago Not yet / no direct patient-care experience

12) Have you had unsuccessful attempts at Step 1 or Step 2 CK?

No unsuccessful attempts Yes — one or more unsuccessful attempts Have not taken both exams yet

13) What is your Step 2 CK score?Score (optional; leave blank if not taken or unavailable)

14) What recent U.S. clinical experience and recommendation letters do you have?

U.S. clinical experience and U.S. clinical recommendation letters U.S. clinical experience, but letters still needed Neither yet

15) What specialty are you considering?

16) Will you need visa sponsorship for U.S. residency?

No — I have appropriate citizenship or permanent residency Yes — I need sponsorship Unsure / another work-authorization situation

17) Have you applied to U.S. residency before?

No Yes — I received interviews but did not match Yes — I did not receive interviews I previously matched or completed U.S. residency training

Your Available Pathways for Review

Complete the quiz to see your recommended direction.

Disclaimer: Educational screening only. Rules can change; official eligibility depends on documents and current requirements.

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Your Available Pathways for Review

Find Your Path to Practicing Medicine in the United States

Start With Your Pathway Survey

Your Available Pathways for Review

Find Your Path to Practicing Medicine
in the United States