Can I apply for ECFMG certification now if I want to apply for the 2027 match cycle?

ECFMG

It says that the last date for accepting new applications is April 20, 2026 for the 2026 Pathways for ECFMG certification.

Can I apply for it now instead of waiting for the new pathways in the “second quarter of the year”because I want to give step 3 by July, 2026

I want to apply for the 2027 match cycle

Posted Apr 6, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC