On 29th May 2015, ECFMG released news indicating that processing of Iranian medical credentials has been suspended following restricts set by U.S. Department of Treasury. However, ECFMG expressed compassion and regret for affected clients and said:” ECFMG is aware of the potential impact of this situation on its clients and is working actively to resolve the situation.”

As the advocate of Iranian healthcare professionals, Iranian Medical Council submitted a letter to ECFMG President.

In the proclaimed letter, Dr. Zali urged resolving the situation and said:”Iranian Medical Council (IRIMC) is the nation's largest independent and Non-Governmental Organization in the field of medicine which regulates all Iranian healthcare professionals (except nurses).  Iranian Medical Council’s officials are elected by the direct vote of Iranian healthcare professionals and advocacy for healthcare professionals' and patients' right is one of its main objectives.

IRIMC is ready to actively cooperate with ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) due to amend the situation.”

An official letter from ECFMG President, Dr. Emmanuel G. Cassimatis, received today by IRIMC Department of International Affairs in which he highly appreciated hearing directly from IRIMC President regarding the resolution for verification of Iranian medical credentials.

Dr. Zali, the president of Iranian Medical Council (IRIMC), highly appreciated ECFMG prompt response to the inquiries and concerns of Iranian medical doctors and IRIMC as their voice.

Dr. Shima Naghavi, Director of International Affairs