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About Residency Application
ask_question - 06-19-10 10:17
i have completed all usmle steps within 7 years of passing step 1(2002) but for some reasons applying for residency now, after 8 years of passing step 1, am i still eligible for residency?
ask_question - 06-19-10 10:17
i have completed all usmle steps within 7 years of passing step 1(2002) but for some reasons applying for residency now, after 8 years of passing step 1, am i still eligible for residency?
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Re:About Residency Application bingousmle - 06-19-10 11:27 tricky situation but i think you can apply for a residency as if you have a ECFMG certificate it is valid for life, it has no expiration date..
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Re: About Residency Application adonis123 - 06-19-10 11:37 
posted by ask_question on 06-19-10 10:17
i have completed all usmle steps within 7 years of passing step 1(2002) but for some reasons applying for residency now, after 8 years of passing step 1, am i still eligible for residency?
i have completed all usmle steps within 7 years of passing step 1(2002) but for some reasons applying for residency now, after 8 years of passing step 1, am i still eligible for residency?
As u must have passed the Step-2CS test and u have passed all the steps within the seven year period so u r eligible to apply for residency in the US.The Step-2CS test is not subject to any expiration for entry into US Graduate Medical Education programs.
However, if u passed the the former CSA which was administered on or after June 14, 2001 then that is also not subject to expiration for the purpose of entering graduate medical education programs. If you are certified by ECFMG and your Standard ECFMG Certificate lists a 'valid through' date for an administration of the CSA that took place on or after June 14, 2001, you may request a permanent validation sticker (indicating the CSA passing performance is 'valid indefinitely' for entry into graduate medical education) that you can affix to your certificate. To request a sticker, access OASIS.
So, in any case u can apply to residency programs in the US.
I hope u got the answer!
Good Luck!
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