To be eligible for admission to any Cleveland Clinic accredited residency program, you must have one of the following qualifications:

  • Have graduated from a U.S. or Canadian medical school that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), or
  • Have graduated from a U.S. college of osteopathic medicine that is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or
  • Have graduated from a medical school outside of the U.S. or Canada and meet one of the following additional qualifications:
    • Have completed a Fifth Pathway Program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school, or
    • Have a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or
    • Hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction.

For more information on ECFMG certification, visit ECFMG or write or call:

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685
215.386.5900