Is Step 2 CS discontinued?
The permanent cancellation of the USMLE Step 2CS examination was announced on January 26, 2021. ... Since the permanent discontinuation of the Step 2CS exam, the ECFMG has refined the 5 Pathways and added a 6th. You can read more about the Pathways at our ECFMG Pathways for IMG Certification in 2022 Residency Match blog.
Why did they get rid of Step 2 CS?
In the spring of 2020, the USMLE program suspended Step 2 CS due to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that it would take 12-18 months to bring back a modified Step 2 CS exam.
Can I view my ECFMG certificate online?
CVS ON-LINE provides web-based access to ECFMG's Certification Verification Service. International medical graduates may use CVS ON-LINE to request that confirmation of their ECFMG certification status be sent to medical licensing authorities in the United States.
What is Step 2 CK CS?
USMLE Step 2 CK evaluates the applicant's ability to apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science crucial for patient care, while USMLE Step 2 CS tests the applicant's ability to gather information from patients and perform physical examinations using various tools.
How do I get an ECFMG certificate?
The Application for ECFMG Certification consists of an on-line application and the Certification of Identification Form (Form 186) that must be completed and notarized. The Application for ECFMG Certification is available through ECFMG's Interactive Web Applications (IWA).
How do I check my ECFMG status?
ECFMG's Certification Verification Service (CVS) provides this primary-source confirmation of an individual's ECFMG certification status to medical licensing authorities, residency programs, hospitals, or other organizations that, in the judgment of ECFMG, have a legitimate interest in such information.
How long does it take for ECFMG certification?
How long is the ECFMG certificate valid for?