How to get a USMLE ID: Step-by-Step ECFMG Registration

If you're a medical student or graduate considering taking the USMLE exams, then it's crucial to understand the basics of the registration process. One of the first steps you'll need to take is enrolling in the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and obtaining your USMLE identification number.
As we approach the year 2024, the USMLE is set to undergo significant changes regarding the accreditation of medical schools. Therefore, if your school is not going to be accredited by then it's essential to register for the exam as soon as possible and get your USMLE ID.
To help you navigate the registration process, we've prepared a video with a step-by-step guide to getting your USMLE ID. This guide will take you through the necessary steps, including enrolling in the ECFMG, providing the required documentation, and paying the registration fee.
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[@jimtsolak6969]

Hello, thank you very much for this very informative video ! I have a couple of questions. 1)After completing the process that you explained in the video, how much time do we have in order to take step 1 ? Is there a time limit in which we have to schedule the step 1 exam ? 2) From 2024 there is the new regulation and the country where I study medicine is not on the WFME map (my medical school is on the world directory though), so , if I start and complete the process, that you explain in the video, before 2024, will I be eligible to take the steps after the new regulation commences ?

[@cardioreaderpqrst]

Yes ..ECFMG registration is for life but after you give usmle step 1 within next 7 years you have to give step 2 and 3 or your step 1 score will go void.

[@cardioreaderpqrst]

New rules won't affect you if you do registration in 2023 as for you then older rules will apply .

[@lilithmartirosyan3136]

@@cardioreaderpqrst e.g. Can I get an USMLE ID this year, then continue the registration process during next years?

[@hmsays7905]

@@cardioreaderpqrstgood morning ! is there any difference between ecfmg certification / registeration ? and ecfmg certification lasts for life or it has some validity limit?

[@lid.1165]

Thank you, Rebecca ! It helped a lot 😊

[@riccardijean8765]

thank you very much. Your video is very helpful for me. one Love!

[@abdullomarabdull5125]

Thank very much. Simple, short .very helpful

[@mohammedyalferjany9331]

I have completed the online part of the registration and I paid the cost, and I want to do the notarycam before the 2024, But all the days are filled so I couldn't get an appointment before 2024. is this will affect my registration for ECFMG?

[@Smart_Chick_]

Did you get an answer?

[@Rockk-on3tt]

how much total cost gor ecfmg registeration ??

[@rjsingh2610]

Is there any time limit to schedule test date after getting scheduling permit ?

[@fatimamerchant4023]

Thanks for the information. I want to know can we pay with debit card or credit card is necessary for payment?

[@umsalamaeltahir2129]

Firstly thank you for the video,if my medical school is not on World directory of medical schools should l rigister in ECFMG before 2024

[@Dr.ShruthiKotaprolu]

Firstly, Thank you so much Madam. I have a doubt. Is there any specific timeperiod or cutoff Between the point you create your Id and get ur certification TO the day we give our USMLE Step 1? Thanks is advance.

[@AmirYahyaHussain]

Hello! Thank you very much for this video.

[@mozammelmahmmod9912]

Thank very much, I have question about, how can I cancel My USMLE ID? Cause I have two Id's with same names.

[@JABabi]

Hi thank you dr, I have only got my USMLE ID through mail, no password was their. Any idea how I can get it ?

[@A7medAli-kr8ym]

Sir ,my photo taken by notary cam is almost different from me .Will it make problems?

[@mansi7145]

Hi how long does it take to connect to the notary in case you choose meet now? Also i never received an email saying that my documents are verified as told by other usmle content creaters. My notary account just says 2 documents uploaded and nothing about them being verified or if verification is needed nor did I receive any such email.

[@Dr.S.G143]

great! I applied two weeks ago but i couldn't get the number please help me here!

[@gurucharankodali6452]

Could u please explain how to fill in medical school details

[@fatimamustafa8788]

How to fill medical school?

[@patrikdelija8770]

I put in wrong adress when i did my USMLE and got my identification number, should i ask for another usmle ID or will i get the opportunisty to change it later

[@tinbiteesayas8816]

Hey, please help me this days getting usmle id is very difficult , how can i register

[@tpbagmls]

my univercity is in the world directory of medical schools but it doesn't have sponsor notes is it a problem

[@manekatau972]

I received my USMLe ID but there was not password and when I tried to login the system is asking me for password.Pls help what do I do

[@AliceOcean]

So, how many years is this ecfmg ID number we received valid?

[@Ruuuubbbbb]

Please Do i need any university files to complete the registration or book for the step 1 exam?

[@kruparajeev8203]

It’s been a week since I filled the details for usmle id, and I still haven’t got any email? Will it be okay?

[@Ethiomedico]

hey rebcca endt nesh le gizew passport yelegnim ahun addis laweta new ena eskeza dires id request madirag alchilim__?

[@YidinekachewTamiru]

Yes ,please answer us may be can We register by national ID?

[@bereketyisehak5584]

Hi, i called on the number above and was told national ID works. But it has to be in English and has your photo.

[@edomteketel793]

Can i apply for the ID with out my medical school having sponsor note?

[@fernandapossimoser1990]

thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@medtalket9409]

Please could tell us how to pay the fee

[@amantadesse2065]

what can we do if our passport has expired?.....can we still register?

[@allinformation5274]

U did good doc...go a head

[@ravindr8517]

Mam for how many years ecfmg id is valid if register in 2024 annd i want to give exam later

[@chandrus3982]

Hi....i am a final year medical student in india...ill be given my final degree certificate only after my internship....ive heard that after completing form 186 and fees payment for usmle step 1 application and form 183 ....they will ask for final medical diploma which will be given to me only after my internship. im a student ,.is it true?! if yes, what should i do?!

[@DrSaraFamilyDoctor]

Thanks🥰

[@jacobjacob3816]

I was applied 3 days ago but don't receive login id and password yet via email.Can you tell me when will I receive?

[@kidsshow3086]

Did you receive the email now?

[@jacobjacob3816]

@@kidsshow3086 yeah I was recieved.Thanks for early reply

[@shamsullahsamadi5494]

thank you so much

[@alandsalih3457]

Hello Dr, Thank you for your informative video, I have my form 186 ( Certificate of Identification) sent and accepted but I want to take my exam next year in 2024. Now the problem is iam not sure if my medical school will get accredited by then or even ever, so do you think i’ll have a problem taking the exam next year or will it not matter since ive my form 186 accepted before 2024. Thank you

[@yaredrodrigo2310]

Hello, I am in the same situation as you, did you receive any response?

[@kidistabrham7649]

I thought there’s a payment for the ID?

[@saronassefa242]

Good job 👏👏

[@amatulnoor7171]

After i press the submit there comes an error. What should i do?

[@sadique8ilyas]

Thanks a lot mam

[@ahmedmaru8328]

hey rebecca they only send me the password only no username pls help me what should i do?

[@misrakhandamo2181]

Thanks

[@nuraumarsanda]

I have gotten the ID, but they have not sent me the password

[@rutha6448]

How much time does it take to get the id. Its been days since i submitted the form

[@godfrednii7726]

Yeah me too. About two weeks now

[@federicopierro9448]

​@@godfrednii7726did you get your Id? I waiting for mine since 10 days now

[@mukikebe5377]

ABout payment how do we pay

[@aspiringmentors]

You will have to pay online.

[@cheritzz7179]

You can only do it with a debit card. Total fee is 160$ and you pay it online before you download your form 186. Good luck!

[@Spectrum1123]

I was registered almost 2 weeks back, but no reply, ID so far... Is there anything I can do?

[@Sahin534]

I have same issue like this

[@Crystal-dp3sb]

Yes me too

[@nebneb-j3r]

How much is the payment?

[@Joeythegoats]

$1000(or $946) + if you are taking exam outside US and Canada u gotta pay test center fee which should b around $170-180 something

[@netsihailu4846]

Is passport necessary for the ID

[@aspiringmentors]

yes

[@tsionsolomon5820]

what about national ID?