Is Step 2 CS required for residency?

From 2018—2019, 95\% of U.S. medical students and graduates passed the USMLE Step 2 CS. ECFMG certification is required to apply for U.S. residency. If you are an IMG, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates offers five ways that you can fill this gap, which you can read about here.

Is there still Step 2 CS?

“The USMLE Step 2 CS examination was suspended on March 16, 2020 and formally discontinued on January 26, 2021. Due to the exam’s discontinuation, examinees with a failing Step 2 CS outcome may not have had an opportunity to retest and remediate their performance.

How do I get Usmle electives?

Step-by-step, one-stop, checklist for applying to clinical electives for IMGs

1. USMLE Step 1 Score. This can be a game changer.
2. TOEFL score. Just like Step 1 score, having a TOEFL score opens up a lot of opportunities.
3. CV.
4. Personal Statement.
5. Transcripts.
6. Dean’s letter.
7. Immunization.
8. Proof of health insurance.

Is elective necessary for USMLE?

So, now will be a good time to apply. But, like most Indian Medical Students, it is likely that you have not given your USMLE Step 1. More and more clinical elective programs in the US now require you to have Step 1 scores in order to be eligible for electives.

Can IMGS do electives?

Whether as a medical student or international medical graduate (IMG), you’ve certainly come across the terms: clerkships, observerships, electives, and externships.

Can Usmle Step 3 be taken outside USA?

Can I apply before my Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate is issued? No. As part of the USMLE requirements to take the Step 3, you can apply only after the issue date of your ECFMG certificate.

What happens if I fail the USMLE Step 2?

Applicants who failed the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Component of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) one or more times are not eligible to apply to Pathway 2.

Do International Medical Graduates (IMG) need a USMLE visa?

If you are an International Medical Graduate (IMG) looking for elective, research or observerships as part of your USMLE journey, you want to ensure you have the right visa. The first step to applying for an elective or an observership involves applying to the program, ofcourse.

Can I take the Step 2 CS exam with a B1 visa?

You may also take the Step 2 CS exam with this visa category although there are limitations and the State Department has not provided any direct information about visa category for Step 2 CS. For electives/ observership, the B1 visa is permitted by the State Department. However, remember that this is not always the case.

What do I do if I fail Step 2 CS?

Applicants who failed Step 2 CS one or more times must apply to Pathway 6 in order to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification, regardless of whether they meet the eligibility requirements for other Pathways. For information on applying to Pathway 6, see the Pathway 6 page.