HOW TO APPLY FOR THE USMLE EXAMS/STEP 1/STEP 2 CK? PART 4/USMLE/ECFMG APPLICATION PROCESS

In this video, we learn how to apply/application process of the USMLE exams (step 1& step 2CK) step by step as an international medical graduate. Let's see how to apply for the USMLE step1 or step 2 CK exams.
Hello everyone, my name is Paul, an international medical graduate, currently pursuing a medical license in North America. I have passed MCCQE1, NAC OSCE, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, and ECFMG certified. I am helping fellow IMGs preparing for the exam, who are on the same boat through this channel.
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[@nomemorization1128]

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[@Buzurg368]

Hello, thank you so much, thanks for your feedback, thanks for your help!!! I passed my step 1🎉

[@nomemorization1128]

Hello, I am glad to hear that. Congratulations on passing step 1......😆

[@hamzamasbahi]

very helpful buddy. Thank for the huge effort

[@nomemorization1128]

I appreciate your comment. Happy to help.

[@amermalik5885]

thank you so much. it's really helpful.

[@nomemorization1128]

My pleasure. Happy to help.

[@shubnoorbrar2659]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@nomemorization1128]

Appreciate your comment.

[@shaikshafi1284]

Thanks buddy

[@Buzurg368]

Thank you very much, today i complete to registration to usmle step 1, your passport is very very happy, thank you very much, now I will be preparing for form 183!!!! Thank you very very very much!!!!

[@nomemorization1128]

I am glad to hear that. All the best.

[@fschiav6186]

Hi. Tks for you videos. They're very helpful. Could you please answer me one question? Once I choose one specific eligibility period in this part of the process, I will must do the test on that specific period, or later will have a chance for changing this eligibility period, either by anticipating or postponing?

[@hansmautong6848]

Hey man thank you for such a great video. I am wondering, if I already applied and passed step 1 (and obviously go over the verification process and credentials by my medical school), Once I apply for step 2 ck, ECFMG will request for Medschool verifitacation again, or it just go straightforward and send the permit?

[@nomemorization1128]

My pleasure. No, once it is verified, you are done. For step 2, you just need to pay the exam fee. No further verification, particularly if you are graduate.

[@swethamora8955]

Hi sir whats the unique student id from medical school from where i can get it can i know that please it appeared during step 1 application thank you so much sir

[@homy04]

Hi, thanks for your efforts to explain this process. Truly been helpful!.. I have a question tho if you dont mind..I took my step 1 exam in 2020 and now planning to take step 2 ck, do I have to regather the Infos regarding medical education such as attendance dates, clinical clerkships ..etc .for step 2 ck aplication or should it be already saved in their data base ? ..fyi my status is a graduate ..

[@nomemorization1128]

I appreciate your comment. I was kind of the same situation as you. From what I remember, the application process for the CK was quite easy compared to step 1, mostly paying the fees. I can't remember 100% though.

[@alejandrahuacoaranguri2204]

Very grateful for such a detailed explanation! I would like to ask you about the date I entered medical school, does that have to be filled with the day I passed my entrance exam to medical school? Or when I actually started going to classes, because I started going to the university several months after my entrance exam. Thanks in advance!

[@nomemorization1128]

I appreciate your comment. Well, it should be the first day of your academic session, it does not matter whether you did attend the classes or not. Not the entrance exam date. I would encourage you to talk with your school officials for more confirmation. Hope it helps.

[@alejandrahuacoaranguri2204]

@@nomemorization1128 Thank you very much!

[@nomemorization1128]

@@alejandrahuacoaranguri2204 My pleasure.

[@shabnamyousuf8260]

For step 2 ck application, do the hospital wards come under clerkship? Or not?

[@franziw5232]

Hey! Thanks for your videos they're so helpful! I have a question regarding the possible dates for taking step 2CK... you think it will be possible to find a date in second half of January? I could only read about the restriction of no available dates during the first 14 days of January. You think , there will be dates available for second half of January 2022? Would your recommend applying for step 1 and 2 CK at the same time?

[@nomemorization1128]

I suggest applying for one exam at a time. This is because, if there is any change in your plan and in life, you may not appear the second one So why would you waste money here? The second point is, that apply for the first exam is time-consuming, not the rest of the exams, because all your documents will be ready.

[@franziw5232]

@@nomemorization1128 thank you ! :)

[@nomemorization1128]

@@franziw5232 My pleasure.

[@Harshini1309]

Hello sir, what is national identification number? Does it apply to Indians? Can we write passport ID?

[@usmanwisa3386]

Later if I move to usa and get greencard can I change my information and address? If yes how?

[@aeytc.4082]

Hi, May I know if the certification of the identification form validity is time bound? like from sept 2017 - sept 2022. Do I need to renew it for the reapplication of the steps? since I'm also currently employed in my country. I just opened my account recently and saw the validity period.

[@nomemorization1128]

It should remain valid forever.

[@mariam84796]

I will apply next year after my final year exams, will I be a graduate or not as I completed the exams but not received the degree

[@UMBAnmolEzuthachan]

Sir in item 22 it ask us to enter our name from our medical diploma and select the option but i am still in med school and haven't graduated yet so wat should I click

[@nomemorization1128]

Hello, enter your medical school name and you will see asking whether you are a student or a graduate, then select a student. Hope it helps. Still confused, you can send me a screen shot at [e-mail]

[@namemepeter4615]

So, I was wondering: I'm planning to do step 1 next year, by February/march, or maybe by the end of 2023. My form 186 has been approved. Should I pay for my q banks and other studying materials by February and start studying, and by the middle of the year i apply for the eligibility period? Im just trying to plan the studying schedule/timing. Thanks for all the instructions videos!

[@nomemorization1128]

I think that is a good plan. Always online subscription for the Q bank. Step 1 takes time to prepare.

[@sasivsp5554]

Hello . My form 186 status shows accepted . But as u said in this video am not getting the icon box to select to proceed the further step 1 application. What to do . Help me please!

[@nomemorization1128]

I am not sure whether there is a transition period between accepting form 186 and applying for the exam. I would say keep checking.

[@anmolpreetgrewal7408]

In item 21, do we have to mention the internships we did in our own native medical college? please reply, it's urgent...... Thank you

[@nomemorization1128]

I cannot remember what it says in item 21, however, if they ask to mention, then please mention it.

[@dipinto97]

Hey man, great job! I have a question: when is the first eligibility period from the day you complete the online part of the application? I mean, is it just as soon as possible or is there a gap in between? Like if I had to do the online part now (jan 10 2023), would it possible for me to tale the exam on jan/feb? Thanks a lot for your help, keep up the good work!

[@nomemorization1128]

Hello, I appreciate your comment. So, during the application, it will show the next 6 months as your eligibility period, you have to choose 3 months from that. For example, if you apply now, it will show you Jan -June or Feb-July. If your verification process goes fast and the Prometric center has a spot, it is possible.

[@dipinto97]

@@nomemorization1128 thank you very much!

[@nomemorization1128]

@@dipinto97 My pleasure.

[@VipinSharma-sk7rq]

Thanks for a wonderful video. I have a question. Can we do ecfmg certifcation first and make a usmle I'd say after one or two years

[@VipinSharma-sk7rq]

@No memorisation, plz reply to my query

[@nomemorization1128]

@@VipinSharma-sk7rq Sorry for the late reply. Yes, you can. Apply for the ECFMR certification for now, then apply for the exam after 1 year. Sorry again.

[@naveedqamar917]

Sir this 186 form is only one time fees means if i didn't qualify step 1 and then in future again i want to apply for step 1 so i will again pay 160$?

[@nomemorization1128]

I don't think so you have to pay again. You can contact ECFMG for the confirmation.

[@gelilaabrham462]

Thank you for these informative videos. If I don't have passport currently would my application for USMLE be complete? If so how do I do it?

[@nomemorization1128]

My pleasure. You must need a passport unfortunately.

[@madeehachaudry9447]

Hello sir..Can you please explain is there any difference between internship and housejob?As i am doing housejob in pakistan

[@indethbed2546]

You need details of clinical clerkship disciplines with their addresses and supervising physician details? That is going to take me a long time to get.. Is it necessary?

[@nomemorization1128]

That is what they are asking for. Although, it took time, I completed it.

[@FaTima-qz4ev]

Hi, can you help me please. In the end of the application, I clicked on save and log out now that I'm logging in to continue the payment I don't now where to continue my application and find the payment ?

[@nomemorization1128]

When you save an application and logged out, ECFMG must give you a ref no to continue with the same application. You need to write it down. Otherwise you need to start a fresh application.

[@sirro4362]

Hello sir my med school is on the WDOMS list but its not sponsored by the ECFMG so am i elligible to take usmle ??? Kindly reply will be awaiting your answer. Thank you.

[@nomemorization1128]

Hi, as your medical school is in WDOMS, I strongly believe, you will be able to take USMLE exams. If you cannot, then you have to contact ECFMG for next process.

[@user-xg9vz5pp9x]

There is no option for may or June ? If anyone want to take exam in may or June ?

[@ambymusic]

I had applied online part of USMLE step 1 application 1 week back and my medical school paryicipate in EMSWP online portal. But my medical school school did not recieve anything from ecfmg, what should i do?

[@nomemorization1128]

Wait for it, it may take some time.

[@user-kn9bw9lx6o]

My medical school has 2 programs , one in English one in Turkish, I transferred from Turkish to English program this year will it make a problem

[@nomemorization1128]

I do not think so, please contact ECFMG for that.

[@avni205]

I can’t see begin a new application option. Can I apply only via laptop & not iPad?

[@nomemorization1128]

It should not be. May be try a different device.

[@yousufmohamed6814]

Hi does clinical clerkship is necessary for medical student who didn't get it.

[@nomemorization1128]

If you did not get it, you do not need to mention it.

[@syedsammer333]

I just started my internship but I don't know when it will end as I want to extend my internship and in between this I'm planning to give step 1 . So what must I select the start and end of internship date.

[@nomemorization1128]

Well, internship is not a requirement for the steps exam, so may you can put the start date and leave blank the end date if it allows.

[@aparnanair3780]

Hello, thank you for making such detailed videos, it's very helpful. I have a question, I'm a graduate and I have not received my medical diploma yet but I have the letter from the university stating that I have graduated. What should i fill in "item 18" date of receiving medical diploma (i have not received it yet) ?

[@nomemorization1128]

I appreciate your comment. I think, you need to contact your medical school, because, at the end they will verify your documents and dates.

[@user-ef3mr2qr3c]

what did happen to you , did they ask you about dates and thanks

[@obadafroukh1463]

My father has two names , In my passport they are between ( ) . So, can i put these characters in the name? Or it is ok to put the name without these ?

[@nomemorization1128]

Put the exact name that you have in your passport.

[@sidmahajan6]

sir in my application form im not getting the column for city, state and zip code in contact info section.. what to do ,

[@nomemorization1128]

There should be, you can refresh and try again.

[@rjsingh2610]

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

[@nomemorization1128]

Yes, it must be within eligibility period.

[@poojashah2591]

What is testing region?? I m living in nepal...there is no option in testing region

[@nomemorization1128]

It means, where you will take the exam.

[@lindahamdy5456]

Thank you so much for the videos, i have a question, i noticed that the eligibility periods appeared in the videos starts and ends within only 6 months in advance ( 3 month as the start of your eligibility period and ends within the next 3 month) what if i want to choose my eligibility period to start after 5 month from now ( which will end in 9 month) is this available?

[@nomemorization1128]

My pleasure. No, it is not possible unless any recent changes.

[@oopsii4671]

i want to apply for only step 1..but exam type is changing to step1,step2ck..please help

[@nomemorization1128]

I know your concern, how may I help you?

[@Hp15023]

Do we have to add clerkships if we haven't graduate?

[@nomemorization1128]

If you have any clerkship, please add that. It does not matter, you are graduate or not.

[@ramprakashmbbs]

Should we submit all documents again for step 2ck ( after finishing step 1 ) ?

[@nomemorization1128]

No, you do not have to unless any changes of your situation. Thanks

[@user-ri2kd9of9w]

Thank you for your great videos. I did the form 186 and received E.mail that it was accepted and that I can apply for the exams , My question is that after 2024 ,if my medical school is not eligible (accredited) any more for ecfmg criteria, can I do the application for the examination after 2024 (as I finished the form 168 already) , or I have to do the application for the exam before 2024 ? In other words , are the new regulations of 2024 (regarding the medical schools accreditation) will affect the graduated doctors who finished the form 168 or not , so if there medical schools didn't achieved the ecfmg criteria of 2024 can they apply for the examination after 2024 as they have already form 168 accepted ? Thank you so much

[@nomemorization1128]

I appreciate your comment. It should be ok with you as you have already applied for the ECFMG certification-based on current rules.

[@shikhajain3899]

Hi. I'm an indian and ive left my internship midway. I have gotten department completions from a few departments. Do i have to mention it under clerkships? Or do i leave it black because i haven't completed my internship yet?

[@shikhajain3899]

Kindly reply it's urgent

[@adesokanabimbola1309]

ecfmg has accepted my CIF SUBMISSION , does that mean I can proceed with usmle step1 exam application?

[@nomemorization1128]

Yes, you are correct. You can now apply for the exam. Thanks

[@zainabrauf1712]

hey! where picture of diploma is to be uploaded in this application?

[@nomemorization1128]

Hello, you cannot upload here, please use this: uploadcredentials.ecfmg.org/

[@user-ri2kd9of9w]

Should we upload an English translation of the diploma on this website (that mentioned here) before or after submitting this application ?

[@mominakhalid6948]

As soon as status verification is done , does your online application part automatically completes or they ask you to complete it , ?! There is a delay in me applying for my medical diploma but I want to pay the fee as soon as possible ....but application should reach US office in 4weeks ...can someone help me out here?

[@nomemorization1128]

Once you are done with the status verification, you need to apply for the Steps exam and pay the fees and further verification depending on your status.

[@snehasha6891]

hey can i enter my aadhar number (i'm indian) as my national identification number or my passport id?

[@nomemorization1128]

You must have a valid passport and must enter it.

[@kafge7798]

sir i verified form 186 as a medical student but now i have graduated and want to take step1. how do i add degree? or change into graduate

[@nomemorization1128]

Please contact ECFMG as you have to update info

[@annamariakouzouian6995]

Can I make an ECFMG account but take the exams after like 3 years?? How many years the account remains valid?

[@nomemorization1128]

Yes, you can, may need to update a few things later on.

[@Buzurg368]

Hi, I am sorry, now at item 18 i see “ unique student ID number “, it is after medical school address, is it important to answer?? Thank you very much!!

[@nomemorization1128]

Well, that's how your medical school official might find you fast into their system, ECFMG does not bother with that.

[@Buzurg368]

Thank you very much

[@Buzurg368]

@@nomemorization1128 Hi I am sorry, how do you think, to right a clerkship it is very important??? Because in my diploma transcript it is for of clerkship, but in my students paperwork they are 6!! But in the registration fo usmle , I can’t find all my clerkship, I fight only 3, what should I do, help me please!!!

[@nomemorization1128]

@@Buzurg368 You can click on add option and then put all your clerkship information. each time you have to click add. Hope it helps.

[@MedicusVishalus]

06:06 I'm still a medical student Never done any clerkship or observer ship Can you please help me

[@nomemorization1128]

You need to contact agencies or individual hospitals for that.

[@sakthisasidharan5912]

Can I pay the 975$ through debit card. Or only credit card is accepted

[@nomemorization1128]

Once it is about to pay, you will see all the options to pay there. I am not sure about debit card.

[@pfi8336]

Will they send any mail to our medical school where we studied for confirmation??

[@nomemorization1128]

Yes, you are correct, ECFMG will either mail or email to medical school for the verification.

[@pfi8336]

So after this step they will send?? Or during usmle step 1 registration?

[@hinamakhdum4840]

If we study in more than 1 medical college and the previous college closed due to some issues..then what will be the consequences??

[@nomemorization1128]

There will be an option where you can inform ECFMG during the application. However, I am not aware of the consequences. I would suggest apply and seek advise from ECFMG.

[@hinamakhdum4840]

Ok thankyou

[@HappyOne-xs4uo]

I was in to application process after submitting form 186 but I didn't complete it and forgot to remember the application code . I couldn't apply for the exam after logging in What to do now Anyone pls help

[@nomemorization1128]

I think you need to begin a new application.

[@ragasudha3089]

Can we enter our passport number and our nationality in national identification number sir ?

[@nomemorization1128]

Yes, you can.

[@ragasudha3089]

@@nomemorization1128 ok sir thank you

[@nomemorization1128]

@@ragasudha3089 My pleasure.

[@anushreyamondal8319]

Hello i have been sent a email by ecfmg that my 186 form has been recievied .it that means i am eligible for my usmle exam application or not

[@nomemorization1128]

Hi, yes, it means, you can proceed with the exam application and further documentation.

[@jaideepreddy4632]

approximately how many days did it take after notary cam for the email from ecfmg to come?

[@anushreyamondal8319]

5 -6 days later

[@nomemorization1128]

@@jaideepreddy4632 Nowadays it is hard to say. Apparently, ECFMG is taking more time than usual.

[@amaar1646]

Hi, I did the notarization of form 186 with the correspondent on notarycam. On my notarycam dashboard it shows the completed and notarized form. Am i supposed to wait for a confirmation email from ecfmg or can I proceed on the ecfmg iwa website? Because when I sign in to my ecfmg iwa ot doesnt gove me option to sign up for the usmle exam, it still shows (click here to dowload you're form 186).

[@nomemorization1128]

Yes, you have to wait. Once ECFMG processes form 186, then you will be able to proceed with the exam.

[@amaar1646]

@@nomemorization1128 Thank you so much for your reply

[@manyakumar3134]

How long do we have to wait? I did my Notary Cam verification on 17th September and I havent received any update after that

[@Buzurg368]

Hi I am sorry, can I have a question please? When I try to apply for usmle, they give a question: title of medical degree!!! In my diploma it is - qualification physician - specialty general medicine Help me please!!!

[@nomemorization1128]

You do not need to be sorry, this channel is to help you, ask any question you want. anyway, Whatever you have on your Medical diploma, that's what you need to put as the title of medical degree as it will be returned to your medical school and it needs to be matched. If you have any confusion the best way is to contact ECFMG and your medical school. Hope it helps.

[@HM-di5dv]

Hi. @nomemoriztion1128 The title of medical degree should be in English or in my native language? Since it says "exactly as it appears"

[@SagarPanta]

Very helpful video. I have a question. Since things are going to change from 2024, if I get ECFMG certification now , can I give step exam 2 years later? How long will the ECFMG certificate be valid?

[@nomemorization1128]

I appreciate your comment. Yes, you should be able to appear in step 1 after 2 years as you have already applied for the ecfmg certification before 24. For more confirmation, please contact ecfmg.

[@Shinchanfan2304]

Hello sir, I'm have completed my internship recently so I'm applying as a graduate for step 1and it's asking for diploma what should i do now ?

[@nomemorization1128]

Hello, you need to submit a medical degree diploma for verification as you are a graduate.

[@Shinchanfan2304]

​@@nomemorization1128 we haven't got our convocation done yet any other way for that ?

[@nomemorization1128]

@@Shinchanfan2304 Still you are a graduate now, I would encourage to contact medical school to be confirmed what document they will provide as evidence.