IMGs from Ethiopia for USMLE and Residency

Ethiopian doctors study for the USMLE and get the ECFMG certificate to apply later on for residency in the US. They apply through ERAS every year to the same programs that interview and match their peers. These programs include the following: IMG Friendly.

Physicians from Ethiopia will come to the US ahead of time to do 2-3 months of clinical experience to make their profile more competitive. They will do these rotations in the following hospitals before applying to residency: Observerships.


Ethiopian medical graduates usually come from these medical schools:

Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine
Arsi University College of Health Sciences
Bahir Dar University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Bethel Medical College
Gamby College of Medical Science
Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences
Hawassa University College of Medicine and Health Science
Hayat Medical College
Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences
Mekelle University College of Health Sciences
MyungSung Medical College
Santé Medical College
St. Paul's Hospital Millenium Medical College
University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences