ECFMG, a division of Intealth, partners with the Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health) to primary-source verify medical education credentials of internationally educated physicians who are applying for registration to practice medicine in Norway. If you are applying for registration with the Directorate and you completed your medical education in a country located outside of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you must have certain required credentials verified through EPIC.
To have your credentials verified through EPIC in support of an application to the Directorate, complete the following steps:
For more information on applying to the Directorate for registration to practice medicine in Norway, please visit https://helsedirektoratet.no/english/authorisation-and-license-for-health-personnel .
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.
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 Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health) as the organization to which you are applying.
Log in to your MyIntealth account and upload the following credentials for primary-source verification:
Note: If course hours are not included in your Final Medical School Transcript, please upload an hour sheet issued by your medical school separately as a Student Medical School Transcript.
For more information on the credentials verified through EPIC, see Using EPIC.
As you upload each required credential, be sure to select the Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health) to receive an EPIC Report once the credential is verified. Request reports only for those credentials that the Directorate requires.
Please note: It is very important that you select the Directorate to receive an EPIC Report for each required credential, as you upload it. If you do, an EPIC Report on that credential will be automatically sent to the Directorate when the credential is verified. If you do not select the Directorate 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 Directorate once your credential is verified.
The Directorate may also require verification of additional credentials in support of your application. If additional credentials require verification, the Directorate will contact you to let you know.
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.
If you selected the Directorate to receive an EPIC Report when a credential was uploaded, that report will be sent to the Directorate automatically when the credential is verified.
If you did not select the Directorate 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 Directorate. Be sure to select the Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health) from the “Report Recipient” search results when sending your report.
If you have any questions regarding EPIC and the EPIC verification process, please contact us.
If you have questions regarding the Directorate’s application processes, please contact the Directorate .
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Please also read the general Frequently Asked Questions For Physicians.
1. I am applying to the Directorate for registration; do I need to use EPIC?
Medical graduates applying for registration to the Directorate who completed their medical education in a country located outside of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) will need to establish an EPIC Portfolio in MyIntealth and have the credentials (qualifications) required by the Directorate verified through EPIC.
2. When do I need to start using EPIC?
If you completed your medical education in a country located outside of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) and wish to apply for registration with the Directorate, you will need to establish an EPIC Portfolio in MyIntealth and have the credentials (qualifications) required by the Directorate primary-source verified through EPIC beginning September 1, 2016.
3. I already submitted an application to ECFMG’s International Credentials Service (EICS) in support of my application to the Directorate; do I need to have my credentials (qualifications) primary-source verified through EPIC?
If you have credentials that need to be verified and reported to the Directorate, you will need to use EPIC.
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.
4. Which credentials (qualifications) do I need to submit to the Directorate through EPIC?
Credentials required in support of your application to the Directorate include:
Note: If course hours are not included in your Final Medical School Transcript, please upload an hour sheet issued by your medical school separately as a Student Medical School Transcript.
The Directorate may also require verification of additional credentials in support of your application. If additional credentials require verification, the Directorate will contact you to let you know.
If you have questions regarding the credentials you are required to submit, please contact the Directorate .
5. How soon after applying to the Directorate should I upload my credentials (qualifications) to EPIC?
We recommend that you start the EPIC verification process as soon as possible after applying to the Directorate. 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 our verification requests.
1. Will I have access to my medical credentials (qualifications) after I apply to the Directorate?
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 Directorate have access to my EPIC Portfolio?
No. The Directorate will not have direct access to your EPIC Portfolio. The Directorate will have access only to the credentials (qualifications) and verification reports that you make available to them through the EPIC service.
3. I requested that an EPIC Report be sent to the Directorate. How do I know if the Directorate received the verification report and a copy of my credential?
When an EPIC Report is sent to the Directorate, the Directorate will have access to the report and a copy of your credential through the MyIntealth Entity Portal. If you need to confirm whether the Directorate has accessed your report, contact the Directorate .
4. Do I need to use EPIC when applying to the Directorate if my credentials (qualifications) have already been verified by ECFMG for a purpose other than applying to the Directorate?
If your credentials have already been primary-source verified by ECFMG for ECFMG Certification or through ECFMG’s International Credentials Services (EICS), you will still need to establish an EPIC Portfolio in MyIntealth and provide your credentials and verification reports to the Directorate. 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 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. You can then use EPIC to request that verification reports on the required credentials be provided to the Directorate. Please note that you must submit your application for registration to the Directorate before you request EPIC Reports and, unless otherwise instructed by the Directorate, you should not send EPIC Reports until all of the required credentials have been verified.
5. If I have questions or problems regarding EPIC, should I contact ECFMG or the Directorate?
If you have questions regarding EPIC’s services—such as establishing an EPIC Portfolio, uploading your credentials (qualifications), managing your portfolio, the verification process, sending verification reports, or fees—please contact us.
If you have questions regarding applying to the Directorate—such as necessary documentation, required qualifications, or registration categories—please contact the Directorate .
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[Last update: August 18, 2025]