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Update: World Directory of Medical Schools Replaces International Medical Education Directory for Purposes of Determining Eligibility for ECFMG Certification and USMLE

June 30, 2015

Effective June 30, 2015, international medical students and graduates (IMGs) must use the World Directory of Medical Schools (World Directory) to determine their eligibility to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). As previously announced by ECFMG, the World Directory includes medical schools that do not meet ECFMG’s eligibility … Read More

USMLE Score Reporting Schedule: Independence Holiday Week

June 23, 2015

As has been practice for the USMLE program, USMLE score reports will not be released during the week of July 4. Therefore, score reports will not be released on Wednesday, July 1. Regular score reporting will resume on Wednesday, July 8. Examinees should monitor the USMLE website for the latest information.

Updated Step 2 Clinical Skills Orientation Video

June 2, 2015

An updated version of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) orientation video has been posted to the USMLE website. The video includes updated information regarding break time, personal items, and use of hand sanitizer. All Step 2 CS examinees are strongly encouraged to watch the video and to read the USMLE Step 2 CS … Read More

REMINDER: IMGs Participating in 2016 Match Should Apply for Step 2 CS Now

May 29, 2015

To participate in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match®, international medical students/graduates must have passed all exams required for ECFMG Certification. If you plan to participate in the 2016 Match (in March 2016) and still need to pass Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS), you should register now to take the examination. To … Read More

2016 Schedule for Reporting Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Results is Available

April 16, 2015

The 2016 schedule provides examinees, and others who rely on Step 2 CS results, with guidelines regarding when a result will be reported for a given exam date. Click here to view the schedule.

Expanded Version of USMLE Content Outline

April 7, 2015

An expanded version of the USMLE Content Outline, which provides a common organization of content across all USMLE examinations, is now available on the USMLE website. Examinees should read the full announcement.

IMGs Participating in 2016 Match Should Apply for Step 2 CS Now

March 31, 2015

To participate in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match®, international medical students/graduates must have passed all exams required for ECFMG Certification. If you plan to participate in the 2016 Match (in March 2016) and still need to pass Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS), you should register now to take the examination. To help … Read More

Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Content Description and General Information Booklet

February 11, 2015

An updated version of the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Content Description and General Information booklet is available on the USMLE website.

Break Time for USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Examinations

February 5, 2015

Beginning Monday, February 9, the break schedule for all Step 2 Clinical Skills examinations will change: 10-minute break after the 3rd patient encounter 30-minute break (which includes a light lunch) after the 6th patient encounter 10-minute break after the 9th patient encounter The Step 2 CS examination consists of 12 patient encounters and lasts approximately … Read More

Scheduling Reminder for Step 2 CS

February 5, 2015

Schedules at all test centers fill up quickly. USMLE strongly encourages examinees to complete their scheduling before May 31 of the calendar year in which they plan to test. Testing appointments are typically completely filled at least three to four months in advance. If you try to schedule after August 1, you may find that there … Read More

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