ECFMG 2010 Information Booklet - Testing Regions for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK

Testing Regions for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK

When you apply for Step 1 or Step 2 CK, you must select one of the testing regions (Africa, Asia, etc.) from the list below where you will take the exam. At the time of publication, test centers offering Step 1/Step 2 CK were located in the countries listed below for each testing region. However, the availability of test centers is subject to change without notice. Before selecting your testing region, visit the Prometric website or contact Prometric for current information on the availability and location of test centers for Step 1 and Step 2 CK.

If you select a testing region other than the United States & Canada, you must pay the appropriate international test delivery surcharge for each exam for which you apply. This surcharge is in addition to the examination fee. (See Fees.) For the current examination fees and international test delivery surcharges, refer to the ECFMG website or the USMLE application materials.

Important Note: If you plan to test in Egypt, Hong Kong, India, or Israel, refer to the special notes for these locations below, to ensure that you select the correct testing region.

AFRICA

Ghana
Kenya
Mauritius
South Africa
Uganda
Zimbabwe

(For centers in Egypt, select MIDDLE EAST testing region.)

ASIA

Bangladesh
Malaysia
Nepal
Pakistan
People's Republic of China (For Hong Kong, select ASIA testing region. For centers in other available cities in the PRC, select CHINA testing region.)
Philippines
Singapore