USMLE Eligibility

Steps

Eligibility

Step 1 Eligibility

1. Student should be enrolled in, or a graduate from a medical school outside of the US and Canada which is listed in World Directory of Medical Schools.
2. Student should meet the certification eligibility criteria by ECFMG Certificate.
3. Must meet eligibility criteria at the time of application.

Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK Eligibility

1. Student should be enrolled in, or a graduate from a medical school outside of the US and Canada which is listed in World Directory of Medical Schools.
2. Student should meet the certification eligibility criteria by ECFMG Certificate.
3. Must meet eligibility criteria at the time of application.

Step 3 Eligibility

1. Clear step 1, step 2 CK and Step 2 CS.
2. Candidate must possess an MD equivalent degree from any US or Canadian medical school, which is listed in World Directory of Medical School.
3.  Possess valid fifth pathway certificates issued through 31 December 2009.
4. If candidate does not hold the fifth pathway certificates, have to obtain ECFMG certification.