A joint Program of the federation of state medical boards of the united states, inc
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- If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may take Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS in any sequence.
- MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AND TIME LIMITS
- Applying for the Test and Scheduling Your Test Date
QUICK FACTS: Eligibility for the USMLE Examinations STEP COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STEPS 1, 2 CK, AND 2 CS • Officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a US or Canadian medical school leading to the MD degree (LCME accredited), OR • Officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a US medical school leading to the DO degree (AOA accredited), OR • Officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a medical school outside the US and Canada listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools as meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements; and meets other ECFMG criteria • Must meet eligiblity requirements at time of application AND on test day • If you are dismissed or withdraw(n) from medical school, you are not eligible for the USMLE, even if you are appealing the school’s decision or are otherwise contesting your status STEP 3 • Possess the MD degree (or its equivalent) or the DO degree from an LCME- or AOA- accredited US or Canadian medical school, or from a medical school outside the US and Canada listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools as meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements, AND • Pass Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS, AND • If you are a graduate of a medical school outside the US and Canada, possess the ECFMG certification. • Must meet eligibility requirements prior to submitting your application If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may take Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS in any sequence. Please see pages 11-13 for more information regarding eligibility requirements. RETAKES You may take the same examination no more than three times within a 12-month period. Your fourth and subsequent attempts must be at least 12 months after your first attempt at that examination and at least six months after your most recent attempt at that examination. If you have passed an examination, you are not permitted to retake a Step or Step Component, except to comply with certain requirements as approved by the USMLE governance.
You are ineligible to take a Step or Step Component if you have made six or more prior attempts to pass that Step or Step Component, including incomplete attempts, regardless of when the examinations were taken. Time limits to complete the USMLE, for purposes of licensure, are established by state medical boards; many require completion of all Steps or Step Components within seven years. Information regarding specific state requirements can be obtained on the
FSMB website .
appealing the school’s decision to dismiss you or are otherwise contesting your status. If you are on a leave of absence, please check with your registration entity before submitting your application; or if you have already registered, check before testing. Failure to notify your registration entity that you may no longer be eligible to take an examination may result in a determination of irregular behavior and a permanent annotation on your score reports and transcripts. www.usmle.org 4 QUICK FACTS: Applying and Scheduling STEP COMPONENT APPLICATION AND SCHEDULING PROCESS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STEPS 1 AND 2 CK • Students/graduates of LCME- or AOA- accredited programs should apply via the NBME Application website • Students/graduates of medical schools outside the US/Canada should apply via the
ECFMG Application website • During the application process, select a three-month eligibility period during which you wish to test • You will receive an e-mail notifying you that your scheduling permit is available • Visit the Prometric website to schedule your test date • You may be able to schedule your test date up to six months in advance • If you are unable to test within your eligibility period, contact your registration entity (NBME or ECFMG) to inquire about a one- time eligibility period extension; a fee is charged for this service • If you do not take the examination within your eligibility period, you must reapply with a new application and fee • Your application fee is nonrefundable STEP 2 CS • Students/graduates of LCME- or AOA- accredited programs should apply via the
NBME Application website • Students/graduates of medical schools outside of the US/Canada should apply via the
ECFMG Application website • You will be assigned a 12-month eligibility period, which begins upon acceptance and verification of your application • You will receive an e-mail notifying you that your scheduling permit is available • Visit the USMLE website to schedule your test date • Once assigned, your eligibility period cannot be changed • If you do not take the examination within your assigned eligibility period, you must submit a new application and fee • Your application fee is nonrefundable STEP 3 •
the FSMB website • During the application process, select a three-month eligibility period during which you wish to test • You will receive an e-mail notifying you that your scheduling permit is available • Visit the Prometric website to schedule your test date • You may be able to schedule your test date up to six months in advance • If you are unable to test within your eligibility period, contact the FSMB to inquire about a one-time eligibility period extension; a fee is charged and restrictions may apply. Visit the FSMB website for more information • If you do not take the examination within your eligibility period, you must reapply with a new application and fee • Your application fee is nonrefundable For information about how to request test accommodations or permission to bring medically necessary items with you on exam day, see the Applying for the Test and Scheduling Your Test Date section of this BOI. www.usmle.org 5 2018 Bulletin of Information Yüklə 280,77 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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