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rainbow - 03-31-09 17:58
I know step 1 and 2 should be passed within a time limit of 7 years. And after that we get ecfmg certification. Now after that is there a time limit by which we need to pass step 3?
rainbow - 03-31-09 17:58
I know step 1 and 2 should be passed within a time limit of 7 years. And after that we get ecfmg certification. Now after that is there a time limit by which we need to pass step 3?
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Re: step 3 timeline adonis123 - 03-31-09 18:39 
posted by rainbow on 03-31-09 17:58
I know step 1 and 2 should be passed within a time limit of 7 years. And after that we get ecfmg certification. Now after that is there a time limit by which we need to pass step 3?
I know step 1 and 2 should be passed within a time limit of 7 years. And after that we get ecfmg certification. Now after that is there a time limit by which we need to pass step 3?
This is what the USMLE says regarding it:
"The USMLE program recommends to medical licensing authorities that they:
require the dates of passing the Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 examinations to occur within a seven-year period."
It further says:
"For purposes of medical licensure in the United States, any time limit to complete the USMLE is established by the state medical boards. Most, but not all, use the recommended seven years as the time limit for completion of the full USMLE sequence."
So,most State Licensing Authorities require you to pass all these exams within a seven year period.
I think that answers your question.
Good Luck.
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Re: step 3 timeline
rainbow - 04-01-09 00:07 It will be soon 7 yr for me since my step 1...
What should I do? Do different state medical boards have different rules ? How do we find out?
I am scared now.
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Re: step 3 timeline adonis123 - 04-01-09 09:31 posted by rainbow on 04-01-09 00:07
It will be soon 7 yr for me since my step 1...
What should I do? Do different state medical boards have different rules ? How do we find out?
I am scared now.
It will be soon 7 yr for me since my step 1...
What should I do? Do different state medical boards have different rules ? How do we find out?
I am scared now.
Go to the www.fsmb.org,and visit the individual state medical board websites there to find their rules regarding it.
By the way,why do not you just take your step-3 now before this 7 year period ends for you?
Good Luck.
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Re: step 3 timeline rainbow - 04-01-09 13:02 I dont think I can prepare in such a short time...
Thanks for the web address. I will look it up.
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Re: step 3 timeline adonis123 - 04-01-09 13:36 posted by rainbow on 04-01-09 13:02
I dont think I can prepare in such a short time...
Thanks for the web address. I will look it up.
I dont think I can prepare in such a short time...
Thanks for the web address. I will look it up.
If u donot mind,how much time do u have?
May be we can work out something regarding your preparation !
Good Luck.
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Re: step 3 timeline rainbow - 04-04-09 16:03 Sorry for the late reply Adonis.
I looked up the website where it talks about the ''State-specific Requirements for Initial Medical Licensure ''. What does this initial word mean? Do you know?
I have probably 4 hours a day to study.. What do you think? Please advise !! Thank you so much.
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Re: step 3 timeline adonis123 - 04-04-09 16:19 posted by rainbow on 04-04-09 16:03
Sorry for the late reply Adonis.
I looked up the website where it talks about the ''State-specific Requirements for Initial Medical Licensure ''. What does this initial word mean? Do you know?
I have probably 4 hours a day to study.. What do you think? Please advise !! Thank you so much.
Sorry for the late reply Adonis.
I looked up the website where it talks about the ''State-specific Requirements for Initial Medical Licensure ''. What does this initial word mean? Do you know?
I have probably 4 hours a day to study.. What do you think? Please advise !! Thank you so much.
I think there are many states like Virginia,etc. which allow upto 10 years to complete the usmle exam steps.So, do not worry.
Initial means the "first" licensure u need to have in order to practice i.e., to do residency.
You can then apply for susequent licensures in many states after the completion of residency,fellowship,etc.
Good Luck.
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Re: step 3 timeline rainbow - 04-04-09 18:08 I know initial means first. What I want to know is does that mean once I get the initial license from another state I can apply for licensure to the state which has the specific 7yr deadline?
Thanks.
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Re: step 3 timeline adonis123 - 04-04-09 18:12 posted by rainbow on 04-04-09 18:08
I know initial means first. What I want to know is does that mean once I get the initial license from another state I can apply for licensure to the state which has the specific 7yr deadline?
Thanks.
I know initial means first. What I want to know is does that mean once I get the initial license from another state I can apply for licensure to the state which has the specific 7yr deadline?
Thanks.
Once you r licenced by one state,then that initial licensure is recognised by all the states.
Good Luck.
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Re: step 3 timeline rainbow - 04-04-09 19:48 Wow ! How do you know so much?
I did call the office of my state medical licensing office. I was onhold for 30 min or so, and then finally had to leave a message. I will let everybody know [if it comes of any help to others] what the OFFICIALS say !
Thanks again.
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