IMG RO Application Form
IMG Alternate Pathway - Radiation Oncology
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An international medical graduate (IMG) is defined as an individual trained in programs outside the U.S., its territories, or Canada. |
For International Medical Graduates previously fully trained in radiation oncology seeking credit for international residency training in radiation oncology:
You must demonstrate the following to be considered as a candidate for certification by the American Board of Radiology:
- You have satisfied medical school training requirements.
- You have had a clinical year of non-radiation oncology training in general medicine, surgery, transitional internship, or its equivalent. One year of credit for clinical training may be received.
- You have completed at least three years of radiation oncology training in a residency program outside the U.S. or Canada.
- You have submitted a four-year plan and have completed four years of full-time, continuous faculty experience in ONE ACGME-/RCPSC-approved program.
The Board can assess an international medical graduate's status relative to ABR policies and alternative pathways toward Board certification, only after receipt of the following documents:
- Detailed curriculum vitae with dates of all training
- Verification of medical school training
- Verification of foreign clinical year of training
- Verification of foreign radiation oncology residency training
- Verification of radiation oncology training appointment in an institution that has an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)- or Royal Colledge of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-approved radiation oncology residency training program
and/or - Verification of full-time faculty appointment in an institution that has an ACGME- or RCPSC-approved radiation oncology residency training program
- Copy of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate or Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) certificate
- Copies of United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)Steps 1-3 Score Reports
The board accepts copies of diplomas or letters from training institutions as verification. If original documents are in a language other than English, English translation must accompany them.
All documentation should be mailed to:
American Board of Radiology
5441 East Williams Blvd., Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85711
Or fax to:
520-790-3200
Attn: IMG Alternate Pathway
