IMG applicants must pass the USMLE Steps required for ECFMG certification (Step 1, Steps 2 CK and 2 CS) within a seven-year period The USMLE program recommends, although not all jurisdictions impose, a seven-year limit for completion of the three-step USMLE program In terms of USMLE exam order, arguments can be made for taking the
3) Successfully pass USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (CK and CS) or equivalent examinations (COMLEX- USA) and submit a copy of the results to his/her Program Director and GME before beginning training (GME Policy #630, USMLE Requirements); 4) Successfully pass USMLE Step 3 or equivalent examinations if starting as a PGY-3 or
7 We assessed seven other exams for countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean against the PLAB blueprint The reasons they were unacceptable include: a The format of the clinical skills component wasn’t a full OSCE b The exam didn’t have both a knowledge test and clinical skills component
countries; therefore, they were excluded from the study A total of 92 IMGs were ultimately included in this study Seventy graduates (70/92, 76 ) matched into general surgery categorical or other surgical-related specialties (i e , OB-GYN, anesthesia, orthopedics, plastic surgery) Forty-four residents (44/92, 45 ) matched into general
phones, tablets and other devices Visit USMLE now to explore the updated website Refreshed Computer-based Case Simulations Practice Materials on USMLE Step 3 To expand the availability of free USMLE test materials for Step 3 examinees, Computer-based Case Simulations (CCS) practice materials can now be accessed on both PCs and Macs
Note: At the beginning of 2020, the USMLE announced that no sooner than January 2022, the USMLE Step 1 will become a pass/fail test Practically speaking, this means that Step 2 CK will become the new Step 1 Every effort should be made to excel on Step 1 and pass, but an exceptional performance on Step 2 CK will be a major deciding factor on
: An applicant who obtains a passing score on all parts of Step 3 of the USMLE in more than four attempts must meet the requirements of BPC section 2135 or 2135 5 to be considered eligible for issuance of a P&S license pursuant to BPC section 2177(c)(2)