Eligibility to be a Candidate for a Fellowship:
- The MIGS candidate must have completed one of the following:
a. Graduate of a medical school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
b. Graduate of a college of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
c. Graduate of a medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet, as of the date of graduation therefrom, meet all of the following qualifications:
i. Received a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG);
ii. Be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction;
iii. Complete an RRC approved obstetrics and gynecology residency or the equivalent.
Interviewing and Matching Fellow to Fellowship Site:
As part of the application process, please select one or more programs to apply. Once your application is complete, it will be provided to those programs. Fellowship programs will contact you directly to schedule an interview. Not all applicants will be interviewed; interviews will be determined at the sole discretion of each FMIGS Program. Please do not contact the FMIGS Board administrative office to inquire about interviews. Fellowship interviews are typically conducted throughout the summer and early autumn. The FMIGS match is conducted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). You will be required to register for the match on the NRMP website (www.nrmp.org). Below, please see important NRMP dates:
- June 25, 2025 – Match Opens
- July 16, 2025 – Rank Opens
- September 3, 2025 – Quota Deadline
- September 17, 2025 – Rank Closes
- October 1, 2025 – Match Day
The following documents must be included with your application by May 1, 2025. Incomplete applications will be distributed. Any missing documents must be provide by the fellow candidate during interviews.
- Digital, high resolution, headshot photo (300 dpi). Headshot photos will be forwarded to the programs, after an interview has been offered. These photos will be used for AAGL/FMIGS media platforms.
- Curriculum Vitae which includes your educational pedigree, all abstracts presentations at regional and national meetings, publications, honors, awards and achievements.
- Three letters of reference. One letter should be from your residency director. The letters of reference must be submitted by using the Letters of Reference Portal below. Please send each letter writer this link, https://bit.ly/4h7QLbL, and ask them to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Letters should be addressed to Program Director or To Whom It May Concern. Additional letters may be submitted. Letters must be submitted by no later than May 1, 2025.
- Your residency ACGME case list brief summary (1 page).
- Personal statement discussing your interest in pursuing MIGS training (1 page max, size 10 font/single space).
- CREOG Scores. Include all available scores and not only the highest.
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- TOEFL IBT certificate (if applicable)
- Official copy of USMLE or LCCE transcript. Submit to the Fellowship office by e-mail fmigs@aagl.org or surface mail at: 6757 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630.
- If you are currently not a resident in training, please provide the following:
- A description of your current practice.
- A list of all hospital staff and teaching appointments currently held, including types of privileges.
- A copy of your malpractice policy.
Portal: LETTERS OF REFERENCE