Residency Training Certificate â United States ðšðļ
ECFMG / FSMB / state board · USMLE Step 1/2/3 â ECFMG â state license
United States requires the Residency Training Certificate to be submitted via primary-source verification, with a certified English translation and Apostille.
Dedicated runners at TMC, TNMC, Dental Council, Pharmacy Council and the MFA Chaeng Wattana cut queue time by 60%.
Why United States insists on this document: EPIC needs primary-source verification via TMC plus Apostille.
End-to-end route: file Residency Training Certificate at the Royal College + TMC (5-14 days) â English translation â MFA â Apostille â ECFMG / FSMB / state board.
Pathway: USMLE Step 1/2/3 â ECFMG â state license.
First-pass acceptance: 95-97%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Council checklist review
Compare ECFMG / FSMB / state board requirements against the current Residency Training Certificate format.
- 2
Request Residency Training Certificate
Filed at the Royal College + TMC via power of attorney, 5-14 working days.
- 3
English translation
Registrar-listed translator with a specialty medical glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
Fast Apostille route via MFA.
- 6
Submit to ECFMG / FSMB / state board
DHL or direct portal upload with tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Does United States accept Apostille?
Yes â Apostille at the MFA is sufficient.
Translation language?
English, by a translator accepted by the destination council.
Licensure pathway?
USMLE Step 1/2/3 â ECFMG â state license
Total time in Thailand?
10-18 working days for a single document set.
Approximate total cost?
500 āļāļēāļ/āļāļāļąāļ + translation THB 800-1,500/page + MFA THB 200-400 + Apostille free + destination council fees.
Does Good Standing need to be refreshed throughout the pathway?
Yes â most councils require fresh certificates every 3-6 months; we can renew within a week.
Can you submit EPIC / Dataflow / physiciansapply.ca directly?
Yes â we upload and pay verification fees on your behalf.