You’ve crossed the PLAB 2 hurdle—congrats! 🎉 But before you start applying for NHS jobs, there’s one crucial step that can make or break your timeline: ECFMG/EPIC verification. Without it, your GMC registration won’t go through, no matter how well you did in your exam. Many IMGs overlook how detailed—and time-sensitive—this process can be.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
🧾 ECFMG checks the authenticity of your medical degree
💻 EPIC is the platform you’ll use to submit documents and complete identity checks
💸 Costs: $130 (account) + $100 (document upload) + optional $30 (courier)
🗓️ Timeframe: 2 weeks to 3 months—start early to avoid delays!
🧠 Top Tip: Always inform your medical school in advance—they often cause the biggest delays!
👉 Read the full blog article for the step-by-step guide & real IMG tips:
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Have you started your EPIC verification yet? What was the trickiest part for you—or what’s holding you back? Let’s help each other out below.