Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Starting the week of February 11, 2013, a transition period will begin in which routine modifications to the items in the exam, including a minor decrease in the number of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in current forms of the Step 3 examination, will occur. Although the transition will occur quickly at many test centers, there may … Read More
As previously announced, changes to the USMLE Step 3 examination are scheduled to take place no earlier than 2014. The redesigned examination will include assessment of “a comprehensive knowledge of both foundational science and clinical medicine,” as well as “a demonstration of evidence-based medicine and quantitative reasoning skills important to patient care and to life-long … Read More
The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research Distance Learning (FAIMER® DL) program offers health professions educators the opportunity to receive advanced training in all aspects of health professions education, with a special focus on accreditation and assessment. Educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and other health professions can acquire the knowledge and skills … Read More
Each month, the ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO) publishes free resources for ECFMG-certified physicians, and those about to be certified, who are planning their careers. ECHO is pleased to announce the following new resources for November. Would you like to learn more about why you need a mentor and how this mentor could help you … Read More
In December 2011 USMLE announced a number of changes to the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examination program; these were implemented in mid-2012. It is important for examinees to focus on the specific details of each case when interacting with standardized patients. Their actions should be guided by case details and by the information gathered … Read More
Examinees who have made six or more attempts to pass a Step or Step component, including incomplete attempts, should be aware that all applications to register for additional attempts will not be processed unless they are submitted on or before December 31, 2012. This limit was first announced in August of 2011. The effective date … Read More
Updated October 31, 2012: The Philadelphia test center is now open. The Clinical Skills Evaluation Collaboration (CSEC) test center in Philadelphia will be closed Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30, 2012 due to weather conditions. All Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examinations scheduled at the Philadelphia test center on those dates have been cancelled. … Read More
Each month, the ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO) publishes free resources for ECFMG-certified physicians, and those about to be certified, who are planning their careers. ECHO is pleased to announce the following new resources for October. Would you like to read about the professional and personal experiences of physicians in the United States? Visit our … Read More
As was previously announced, enhancements to the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examination in mid-2012 necessitated a delay in the reporting of scores of examinees who tested from June 17, 2012 through August 25, 2012. Originally the expected date of the first release of scores for this group of examinees was October 3. However, the … Read More
The USMLE program recommends a minimum passing level for each Step examination. The USMLE Step Committees are responsible for establishing and monitoring these standards, and are asked to complete an in-depth review of each examination every three to four years. The Step 2 Committee is scheduled to review the minimum passing level for the USMLE … Read More
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