Issue 125 - February 4, 2008
Important Notice for USMLE Applicants Regarding the Interactive Web Application (IWA)
In preparation for enhancements to its on-line services, ECFMG will be making changes to some of its computer systems, including the Interactive Web Application (IWA), on February 11, 2008. To make these changes, it will be necessary to delete incomplete IWA exam applications and requests to extend Step 1/Step 2 CK eligibility periods (EPEx). Specifically, if you have begun but not yet finished the on-line part of an IWA exam application or EPEx request when these changes are made on February 11, this incomplete on-line part of the application/request will be deleted.
To ensure that your exam application or EPEx request will not be deleted, you must finish the on-line part of the application/request, including payment, no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States, on February 11, 2008. If your exam application or EPEx request is deleted, you will be required to begin a new application/request in order to apply for examination or request an eligibility period extension. It is anticipated that you will be able to begin a new exam application or EPEx request no later than 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States, on February 11, 2008.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance our on-line services.