To be certified by ECFMG, international medical graduates must, among other requirements, pass a medical science examination. Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams currently administered that meet the medical science examination requirement for ECFMG Certification. To meet the medical science examination requirement for ECFMG Certification, you must pass both Step 1 and Step 2 CK within a specified period of time. You can take Step 1 or Step 2 CK in either order, provided you meet the eligibility requirements for these exams.
The definitive source of information on Step 1 and Step 2 CK is the USMLE Bulletin of Information. For additional information on the USMLE, refer to the USMLE website.
For detailed information on taking Step 1 and Step 2 CK for ECFMG Certification, refer to the applicable edition of the ECFMG Information Booklet.
To apply for examination, use ECFMG's Interactive Web Application.