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+--- Thread: Iranian Applicants can not get ECFMG - ebolanow (/showthread.php?tid=808196)
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-28-2015
couple of things: could be one or more of the below;
1) Iranian applicants might not be able to take all exams
2) current residents might not be able to take step 3
3) Iranians applicants might not be able to get ECFMG certificate
4) Iranian applicants might not be able to get J-1 visa.
5) Iranian applicant might not be able to get FSMB approval for Final State license for Independent practice.
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
so I just called ECFMG for my friend who told me about this issue today.
the person said they are investigating this and can not go in more details.
I think it will be ok in the end
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
I agree with you boardreview
and ebolanow I think you ignored the 6th possibility:
6- It is just a temporary bureaucratic process and everything will be fine!
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
The info is clear. If you are already certified your fine. If you are not they will not being issuing any new ECFMG certificates everything is on hold. If you have registered for an exam before this news came out this week then you can still take your exam however you will not be issued the final step which is the ECFMG Certificate till this hold is removed. I'm not sure where you heard info about visas not being issued this was not discussed
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
I agree with possibility 6 this will blow over
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
If the J-1 your referring to from ECFMG then yes it is on hold which is terrible for people who have matched
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
Well you can't control it. This is America.
For people who do apply go to proven schools who have residents in place.
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
Thankfully there is a robust medical system in Iran for you all to continue training while this mess sorts itself out
good luck to all impacted
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
Has anyone heard anything about possible problem with J1 visa processing?
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-29-2015
For those with visa is no problem