Introduction

Why Computer-based Testing?

When Did CBT Begin?

CBT Registration: Some New Policies and Procedures

An Overview of Registration & Scheduling: What You Need to Do

Examinees with Documented Disabilities

Format of Computer-based Step 1 & Step 2

Minimum Passing Scores

How to Prepare

Directory of Services

Glossary

Computer-based USMLE: An Introduction for
Students and Graduates of Foreign Medical Schools

Directory of Services


FOR…
CONTACT…
Questions on your eligibility or the status of your application or payment ECFMG
3624 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104

USA (215) 386-5900

http://www.ecfmg.org
Incorrect name and/or address on your scheduling permit
Lost or missing scheduling permit
Information on test accommodations for examinees with disabilities or to obtain application materials for test accommodations
Duplicate score report or USMLE transcript
Questions about ECFMG Certification
The ECFMG Information Booklet and application materials for Step 1 and Step 2 Download these materials from the ECFMG web site.

Call ECFMG 24 hours a day / 7 days a week at (215) 375-1913 or (800) 500-8249, if calling from within North America.

Fax
your request to (215) 387-9963.

Mail your request to:

ECFMG
3624 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 USA
Scheduling or rescheduling your testing appointment Prometric

Follow the instructions for contacting Prometric on your scheduling permit.
Current information on the test centers offering USMLE
Scheduling a practice session at a Prometric test center
Downloading practice materials from the Internet Visit the USMLE web site at http://www.usmle.org.
Information or a scheduling permit for a Prometric practice session Visit the USMLE web site at http://www.usmle.org OR call (215) 386-5900.
Information and application materials for Step 3 Federation of State Medical Boards
Dept. of Examination Services

400 Fuller Wiser Road
Suite 300
Euless TX 76039-3855

USA (817) 571-2949

http://www.fsmb.org

How to PrepareGlossary



[Last update: 4 April 2003]


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