The ACGME will offer Recognition of Sponsoring Institutions that have non-standard training (NST) programs. NST programs provide clinical training for foreign national physicians in advanced subspecialty programs for which there is no ACGME accreditation or American Board of Medical Specialties member board certification. Foreign national physicians receive J-1 visas sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to enable their participation in NST programs. For more information, visit the NST Recognition page on the ACGME website.
