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Special Instructions and FAQs for Applicants to the Department of Public Health, Aruba


Special Instructions for Physicians


Please note: Verification of credentials through our EPIC service, and the instructions outlined in this section, are for physicians only.

Dental applicants should refer to the Special Instructions for Dentists below for information on having their credentials verified. Dental credentials are not eligible for verification through EPIC.

ECFMG, a division of Intealth, partners with the Department of Public Health, Aruba to primary-source verify medical credentials of internationally educated physicians who are applying for registration to practice medicine in Aruba. Beginning 15 August 2021, if you:

  • obtained your basic medical qualification in a country other than Aruba
    AND
  • have never been registered to practice medicine with the BIG-register in the Netherlands,

you must have certain required medical credentials verified through EPIC in order to apply for registration with the Department of Public Health, Aruba.

To have your credentials verified through EPIC in support of an application to the Department of Public Health, Aruba, complete the following steps:

Step 1 – Confirm you are eligible to register with the Department of Public Health, Aruba.

To review and confirm eligibility criteria with the Department of Public Health, Aruba, please visit www.dvg.aw .

Step 2 – Set up a MyIntealth account.

For information on establishing a MyIntealth Applicant Portal account, see the Online Services Overview. Establishing your MyIntealth account will include confirming your identity with ECFMG, a division of Intealth. Once your MyIntealth account is fully established, which means you have a valid Intealth Identification Form (IIF) on file and have been issued a MyIntealth ID, you can submit a request to establish an EPIC Portfolio.

Step 3 – Log in to your MyIntealth account and submit a request to establish an EPIC Portfolio.

To request an EPIC Portfolio, log in to MyIntealth, select “Services” in the main navigation, and then select “EPIC” from the drop-down menu. In the EPIC section, click the “Credential Verification” tab. Then, click the “Establish EPIC Portfolio” button to begin your request. Select the Department of Public Health, Aruba as the organization to which you are applying.

Step 4 – Once your EPIC Portfolio is established, upload each credential required by the Department of Public Health, Aruba, and select the Department of Public Health, Aruba to receive an EPIC Report once the credential is verified.

Log in to your MyIntealth account and upload the required credentials for primary-source verification. See Credentials Required by the Department of Public Health, Aruba below to determine which credentials you need to upload. As you upload each credential, be sure to select the Department of Public Health, Aruba to receive an EPIC Report once the credential is verified.

Note: If you do not select the Department of Public Health, Aruba to receive an EPIC Report on a credential at the time you upload it, you will be required to send an EPIC Report to the Department of Public Health, Aruba once the credential is verified.

Note: If your credentials have already been primary-source verified by ECFMG for ECFMG Certification or through ECFMG’s International Credentials Services (EICS), you do not need to upload the credentials that were previously verified by ECFMG. These credentials will be added to your EPIC Portfolio. Simply log in to your MyIntealth account, select “Services” in the main navigation, and then select “EPIC” from the drop-down menu. In the EPIC section, click the “Credential Verification” tab. Then, click the “Establish EPIC Portfolio” button to begin your request. Once you submit your request to establish an EPIC Portfolio, ECFMG will review your Intealth record, typically within 10 business days, for credentials that have been previously primary-source verified; and if your file is acceptable, ECFMG will add your previously verified credentials to your EPIC Portfolio.

Step 5 – Submit your application to the Department of Public Health, Aruba.

If you have questions regarding the application processes of the Department of Public Health, Aruba, please contact the Department of Public Health, Aruba by sending an e-mail to [email protected], calling +297-522-4200, or visiting www.dvg.aw .

Step 6 – Ensure reports on all required, verified credentials have been sent to the Department of Public Health, Aruba.

If you selected the Department of Public Health, Aruba to receive an EPIC Report when a credential was uploaded, that report will be sent to the Department of Public Health, Aruba automatically once the credential is verified.

If you did not select the Department of Public Health, Aruba to receive an EPIC Report at the time you uploaded the credential, you will need to log in to your MyIntealth account and request an EPIC Report for the Department of Public Health, Aruba. Be sure to select the Department of Public Health, Aruba from the “Report Recipient” search results when sending your report.

Credentials Required by the Department of Public Health, Aruba

Credentials required by the Department of Public Health, Aruba are:

  • Final Medical Diploma
  • Specialist Qualification (if applicable)
  • Certificate or Letter of Good Standing (CGS): If you are a physician who has been employed in Aruba for less than one year, a CGS is required for:
    • any location where you currently hold a license/registration
      AND
    • any location where you previously held a license/registration.

For instructions on submitting a CGS, please see Instructions for Submitting a CGS.

Questions? Contact Us!

If you have any questions regarding EPIC and the EPIC verification process, please contact us.

For more information on applying to the Department of Public Health, Aruba for registration to practice medicine in Aruba, or on the credentials you are required to submit as part of the registration process, please visit the Department of Public Health, Aruba’s website at www.dvg.aw or contact them at [email protected] or +297-522-4200.

Frequently Asked Questions for Physicians


About Applying to the Department of Public Health, Aruba

Please also read the general Frequently Asked Questions for Physicians.

1. I am applying to the Department of Public Health, Aruba for registration; do I need to use EPIC?

Beginning 15 August 2021, medical graduates applying for registration with the Department of Public Health, Aruba who obtained medical qualifications outside Aruba, and who have never been registered to practice medicine with BIG in the Netherlands, will need to establish an EPIC Portfolio in MyIntealth and have their credentials primary-source verified through EPIC.

2. Which credentials do I need to submit to the Department of Public Health, Aruba through EPIC?

The following credentials are required by the Department of Public Health, Aruba in support of your application for registration to practice medicine in Aruba:

  • Final Medical Diploma
  • Specialist Qualification (if applicable)
  • Certificate or Letter of Good Standing (CGS): A CGS is required for the location where you are currently licensed and for any other location where you have previously held a license. Each CGS that you submit must be issued within 90 days of the date you apply to the Department of Public Health, Aruba. If this requirement is not met, you will need to request a new CGS.

If you have questions regarding the credentials you are required to submit, please contact the Department of Public Health, Aruba at [email protected] or +297-522-4200.

3. How soon after applying for registration to the Department of Public Health, Aruba do I need to upload my credentials to EPIC?

We recommend that you start the EPIC verification process as soon as possible after you have decided to apply to the Department of Public Health, Aruba. Through EPIC, your credentials are verified directly with the issuing institution. The time required to complete the verification of credentials varies and depends on a number of factors, including the time it takes for the issuing institution to respond to verification requests.

About Using EPIC

1. Will I have access to my medical credentials after I apply to the Department of Public Health, Aruba?

Yes. The credentials that you upload to EPIC through MyIntealth remain available to you as part of your EPIC Portfolio. You can use EPIC to send copies of these credentials along with reports verifying their authenticity to organizations worldwide at any time throughout your career.

2. Will the Department of Public Health, Aruba have access to my EPIC Portfolio?

No. The Department of Public Health, Aruba will not have direct access to your EPIC Portfolio. The Department of Public Health, Aruba will have access only to the credentials and verification reports that you make available to them through the EPIC service.

3. I requested that EPIC Reports on my verified credentials be provided to the Department of Public Health, Aruba. How do I know if the Department of Public Health, Aruba received the verification reports and copies of my credentials?

Once your credentials have been verified and EPIC Reports have been sent to the Department of Public Health, Aruba, the reports and copies of your credentials can be accessed by the Department of Public Health, Aruba through the MyIntealth Entity Portal. If you need to confirm whether the Department of Public Health, Aruba has accessed your reports, contact the Department of Public Health, Aruba at [email protected] or +297-522-4200.

4. Can I select the Department of Public Health, Aruba to receive EPIC Reports only once, or should I do it for every credential individually?

An EPIC Report will only be sent for a credential if you indicate a report should be sent for that credential. You should request a report for the Department of Public Health, Aruba for each credential required by the Department of Public Health, Aruba.

5. Do I need to use EPIC when applying to the Department of Public Health, Aruba if my credentials have already been verified by ECFMG for a purpose other than applying to the Department of Public Health, Aruba?

If your credentials have already been primary-source verified by ECFMG for ECFMG Certification or through ECFMG’s International Credentials Services (EICS), you still will need to establish an EPIC Portfolio in MyIntealth and provide your credentials and verification reports to the Department of Public Health, Aruba. However, you will not need to upload the credentials that were previously verified by ECFMG; they will be added to your EPIC Portfolio. Simply log in to your MyIntealth account, select “Services” in the main navigation, and then select “EPIC” from the drop-down menu. In the EPIC section, click the “Credential Verification” tab. Then, click the “Establish EPIC Portfolio” button to begin your request. Once you submit your request for an EPIC Portfolio, ECFMG will review your Intealth record, typically within 10 business days, for credentials that have been previously primary-source verified; and if your file is acceptable, ECFMG will add your previously verified credentials to your EPIC Portfolio.

6. If I have questions or problems regarding EPIC, should I contact ECFMG or the Department of Public Health, Aruba?

If you have questions regarding EPIC’s services—such as establishing an EPIC Portfolio, uploading your credentials, managing your portfolio, the verification process, sending verification reports, or fees—please contact us.

If you have questions about applying to the Department of Public Health, Aruba —such as necessary documentation, required credentials, or registration categories—please contact the Department of Public Health, Aruba at [email protected] or +297-522-4200.

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Special Instructions for Dentists


ECFMG partners with the Department of Public Health (DOPH), Aruba to primary-source verify dental credentials of internationally educated dentists who are applying for registration to practice dentistry in Aruba.

Please note that dental credentials are not eligible for verification through EPIC. If you need to have dental credentials verified for DOPH, Aruba, or for more information, please contact us at [email protected].

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