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On or after September 10, 2017, patient notes written in the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam will automatically submit at the end of the 25 minutes allotted for each patient encounter. Examinees will no longer end the patient note by clicking “Submit.” A program for practicing writing the patient note is available. Please practice … Read More
Updated information and practice materials for the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination have been posted to the USMLE website. You may view the full announcement here.
Information for international medical students/graduates on the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) 2018 application season is now available. If you plan to apply for U.S. residency positions that begin in July 2018, visit the ERAS Support Services section of the ECFMG website for important information. Most U.S. residency programs participate in ERAS. If you apply to participating … Read More
The Step 2 Clinical Skills Content Description and General Information booklet has been updated to include information about automatic submission of the patient note as well as recent enhancements to security procedures. In addition, as previously announced, beginning May 21, 2017, examinees may see a case in which the primary task is to assist the standardized … Read More
Beginning May 21, 2017, USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examinees may see a case in which the primary task is to assist the standardized patient with making decisions and/or with disease or problem management. For these cases, a physical examination will not be required, and the data interpretation section of the patient note will … Read More
For the ERAS 2018 application season, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is launching a pilot of their Standardized Video Interview (SVI) program. The SVI pilot is a mandatory requirement for ERAS 2018 applicants to Emergency Medicine programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Emergency Medicine program directors will include … Read More
Scores for most Step 3 examinees testing January 16, 2017 through late April 2017 will be available on May 3, 2017, one week earlier than previously announced.
The USMLE program recommends a minimum passing level for each Step examination. The USMLE Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring these standards, and is asked to complete an in-depth review of standards for each examination every three to four years. Because severe winter weather resulted in cancellation and rescheduling of one of the … Read More
Examinees scheduled to take the Step 2 CS examination in Philadelphia between April 24 – May 1, 2017 should note that several main road closures are expected due to a major event in Philadelphia that week. Please plan to arrive at the test center in time for your exam.
ECFMG is a proud sponsor of this year’s Annual Meeting of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) in Fort Worth, Texas, April 20-22. On Saturday, April 22, listen to ECFMG President & CEO William W. Pinsky, M.D., and other distinguished panelists as they discuss “The International Mobility of Physicians.” We also invite attendees to … Read More
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