Saturday, November 15, 2014

Step 3 application process

  1. Go to http://www.fsmb.org/
  2. Top right hand side click on Sign in -> USMLE Step 3
  3. Create Account and then fill in the details as it is explained
  4. Once the account is created, login and register for the examination. There is only 2 month eligibility period. Please Note that you have to be ECFMG certified in order to apply for the exam – in other words pass Step 1, Step 2 CK and CS ALONG with graduating from your medical school.
  5. Once done you will be asked to print a Certification of Identity form. Fill this form and get it notarized either in your home town or in the States should you happen to be there. Mail this form to the address mentioned in the form. Wait for them to confirm and that is it.

Just FYI I did my notarization in India prior to coming to the States. Hence just in case people are confused whether it is valid the answer is yes. You can get the Certification of Identity Form in the following link along with the requirements prior to completing the application.  http://www.fsmb.org/licensure/usmle-step-3/requirements. You can use the US postal service to mail the notarized form should you happen to be in the States.

P.S.-  There is no individual State requirement to be filled out now post the new format just in case people are confused about it as I was initially.

2 comments:

  1. does step 3 application accept only US and canada based address?

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    1. Hi @love: Unsure of this. I think one can use a home country as well. I would touch base with people who have done the same recently.

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