The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is the only sponsor for J-1 Physicians who participate in U.S. Clinical Training Programs.
The designated Training Program Liaison (TPL) serves as the official Institutional Representative to manage communication with ECFMG on behalf of all J-1 Physicians enrolled in its programs.
The TPL streamlines communication between the training program, the J-1 Physician, and ECFMG. This communication ensures regulatory compliance and provides required administrative oversight.
The Role of the Training Program Liaison is to:
The Training Program Liaison is located in the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Pavilion I, room AE 3046. If you have any questions you may e-mail a TPL by clicking on the TPL name below or by phone at (706) 721-7005.