International Medical Graduates

General Guidelines for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Who Wish to Enter a Family Medicine Residency Training Program in the United States -- General information and contacts for international medical graduates who would like to enter a U.S. family practice residency program.

Items to Consider For International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Who Wish to Practice Medicine in the United States -- Includes contact information for the Federation of State Medical Boards, the American Board of Family Medicine and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet -- Basic information on certification with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), as well as next steps and additional resources for those who are ready to begin the certification process.
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Link to other AAFP resources for International Medical Graduates