Immigration policy of the United States provides for the annual entrance of many highly skilled professionals. Numerous emigrated physicians have settled in the New York area and throughout the United States. In many instances, these physicians are highly trained and very experienced, but unable to continue their medical profession in the U.S. without proper licensing. The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine has established a program to re-educate Émigré physicians to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Émigré Physicians Program is a four-year program which encompasses a Biomedical Science component in years 1 and 2, and a Clinical Clerkship component in years 3 and 4. Acceptance into the Émigré Physicians Program is selective and competitive. Candidates are chosen based upon academic excellence, in-person interview and performance on NYCOM's Pre-Admission Comprehensive Examination.

Requirements

*Please read the EPP "Most Frequently Asked Questions" before completing the application.*

• Click here to print the application and mail a completed application to the NYCOM Admissions Office. The application fee is a $60.00 check or money order only made payable to NYCOM. The application deadline is February 15, 2012.
• All applicants must submit a certified, course by course evaluation of their credentials indicating that the applicant has the equivalent of the first professional degree in medicine (Doctor of Medicine) from a regionally accredited institution in the United States. All evaluations must be received directly from the evaluation service and are subject to approval by the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  
  The following services are recognized:

• The (TOEFL) English as a Foreign Language is required. Please schedule your test date at least 2 months prior to the application deadline as processing and delivery take time. Official scores must be sent directly to the NYCOM Admissions Office. Please select NYCOM TOEFL code 2486 when you take the test. Scores should be above 233 (computer-based test) or above 80 (internet-based test) for consideration. TOEFL results should be less than 2 years old at the time of application. Please note that achieving the minimal required TOEFL score does not guarantee selection.
   
• Applicants holding the USMLE certificate may have the TOEFL waived.
   
• Only US Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible for admission to the Émigré Physicians Program.
   
• There is Pre-Admission Comprehensive Examination and Interview: Usually held in April.
   
• Selected candidates will be notified in writing of dates and times of the
  Pre-Admission Comprehensive Examination and Interview.
   
• The Pre-Admission Comprehensive Examination will consist of multiple choice questions to be administered over three hours. Questions are drawn from the areas of Basic Sciences, General Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Ob/Gyn., and are geared towards assessing the knowledge of a practicing physician.
   
• To view the study guide for the Émigré Physicians Program examination click here.
   
• Any additional material may be submitted to support your application; such as letters of recommendation, resume, CV, USMLE/ECFMG certificates, etc.
  Official supporting documentation should be sent to:

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of
New York Institute of Technology
Office of Admissions
Serota Academic Center, Room 203
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

Please be aware that if admitted to the NYCOM Émigré Physician Program you will be required to attend a mandatory summer MedPREP program. The MedPREP program is a six-week summer program designed to strengthen preliminary education, and to improve your ability to successfully complete the normal course of study at NYCOM within a four year period.

The exact dates of the program will be provided to you once you are admitted.

For further information, please contact:

Admissions Office
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
of New York Institute of Technology
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
Phone: 516.686.3747
Fax: 516.686.3831
Email: comadm@nyit.edu