
International Medical School Graduates
Employment authorization
Physicians who are enrolled in a SIU School of Medicine residency or fellowship program, who are not United States citizens must have one of the following:
- permanent resident status
- appropriate employment authorization documentation
- J-1 visa through ECFMG (see below)
VISAS
SIU School of Medicine accepts exchange visitors sponsored through the Exchange Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). For information regarding J-1 Visas, and the application process, please visit the following links:
- General Information about basic J1 requirements and an application overview can be found on the Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP) website.
- Pre-Arrival Information
- J-1 Visa Tip Sheet
Illinois Medical License
Physicians will need to provide a copy of their ECFMG certificate as part of the Illinois medical license application.
Driver's license & insurance
Social Security
Income taxes
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