Certified Translation for ECFMG Medical Licensing
A certified translation for ECFMG medical licensing renders your medical school diploma or transcript into a literal, word-for-word English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy, exactly what EPIC verification requires. Cloud Translate delivers it at $18 per page in 24–48 hours, with a 100% acceptance guarantee on the translation.
Why Choose Cloud Translate
- Literal, word-for-word certified translations formatted for ECFMG's EPIC verification system
- 100% acceptance guarantee on the translation, free revisions if a document is ever rejected on translation accuracy
- $18 per page standard, flat and transparent, no quote requests, no hidden add-ons
- 24–48 hour standard turnaround, with expedited options for close USMLE or Match deadlines
- Every translation double-checked by a second linguist before delivery
Common Situations
ECFMG medical licensing touches a few connected steps, all built on the same translated documents:
- Verifying your medical diploma with ECFMG through EPIC
- requires a certified, literal translation of your diploma if it wasn't issued in English.
- Registering for USMLE Step exams as an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
- relies on the same ECFMG-certified diploma and transcript translations already on file.
- Applying to residency programs through the NRMP Match with foreign medical credentials
- depends on ECFMG certification being complete, which starts with your translated diploma and transcript.
- A state medical licensing board requesting your translated medical school transcript
- often needs the same literal translation used for ECFMG, sometimes with separate notarization.
Documents You'll Likely Need to Translate
ECFMG's EPIC verification is built on these two documents:
- Diploma Translation — Your medical school diploma, the core document ECFMG verification requires.
- Academic Transcript Translation — Your medical school transcript, required alongside the diploma for EPIC verification.
ECFMG's Literal Translation Requirement — Not a USCIS Filing
ECFMG certification is handled by ECFMG itself through its EPIC verification system, not USCIS, so this isn't an immigration filing. What makes it distinct is ECFMG's translation standard: it requires a literal, word-for-word translation of the complete document, not a summary or paraphrase, before it can verify your diploma or transcript. ECFMG is also a designated J-1 visa sponsor for many IMGs training in the U.S., so the same accurate, literal translations you use for certification often support that sponsorship as well.
Sample certified translation documents
Your certified translation is delivered as a digital PDF with an official Certificate of Translation Accuracy, signed and stamped by the translator and Cloud Translate. We apply basic formatting to keep it readable, but we do not replicate the design of your source document.
The certification includes:
- A statement confirming the translation is complete and accurate.
- The document description and language pair.
- The translator’s signature and qualifications.
- Cloud Translate’s signature, stamp, letterhead, and contact information.
How It Works
From upload to certified PDF in four steps.
Upload your medical school diploma and transcript, and tell us your EPIC or USMLE timeline.
Get a free quote and choose standard, expedited, or same-day delivery.
A translator experienced with medical academic documents completes a literal, complete translation; a second linguist checks it for accuracy.
Receive your certified PDF by email, ready to upload to EPIC, with notarization and hard-copy mail available.
01 — Send us your document
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What people ask before ordering a translation for ecfmg medical licensing.
How long does a certified translation for ECFMG certification take?
Most diploma and transcript translations are completed within 24–48 hours. Expedited and same-day delivery are available when a USMLE registration or Match deadline is close.
Will ECFMG accept my translated diploma and transcript through EPIC?
Yes. We provide a literal, word-for-word certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy, the format ECFMG requires for documents uploaded through its EPIC verification system.
Does ECFMG require a literal, word-for-word translation instead of a summary?
Yes. ECFMG specifically requires an exact translation of the full document, not a summary or paraphrase. We translate every element of your diploma and transcript completely and literally, exactly as ECFMG expects.
Do I need notarization for my ECFMG submission?
Some cases call for it, and requirements can change, so check your current EPIC instructions. Notarization is available as a $9 per-document add-on if your submission requires it.
Can my medical school or a classmate translate the documents instead?
No. ECFMG requires an independent, certified translator, not the issuing school, a classmate, or a relative. A self-interested translation is typically rejected.
Is this different from what I need for USMLE registration?
No, it's the same underlying documents. Once your diploma and transcript are translated and verified through ECFMG, that certification supports both ECFMG status and USMLE Step exam registration.
Do you also handle translations for state medical board licensing after ECFMG certification?
Yes. State medical boards sometimes request the same translated transcript, or additional documents, as part of state licensing. We can provide those in the same format.
What documents are typically needed for ECFMG certification?
Nearly every IMG needs their medical school diploma and transcript translated. Some also need supporting certificates. Tell us your situation and we'll confirm what applies.