Hey hi , my med school is also not sponsered by any And now I don't know how to proceed??!!! Can you help me with how did you get ur med school recognised???
The College is in the list of World Directory. 1) How to update the Dean's signature if a new Dean has been appointed .. the office staff is unsure how to proceed.. 2)How to structure the Dean's letter if name doesn't exactly match in degree and passport? Kindly guide
1) ECFMG has a record of name, official title and signatures of three representatives from the medical school, so you can get the form 183 signed from other two representatives. If you are unsure email ecfmg from the official medical school email id and they will respond. 2)The name verification document should also be signed, have name and titile of one of the 3 representatives and it should include the statement "This certifies that the names [name on document] and [name in ECFMG record] belong to one and the same person." for more information check the website www.ecfmg.org/2020ib/credentials-verification.html
@@prernamishra5297 Your medical school officials should be able to tell you(based on the form they have sent to ecfmg while enrolling). If that dosent work out try to send an email from official medical school id to ecfmg asking for the same
Just wanted to clarify that according to the ecfmg website , if you have to go through the form 183 route, the form is submitted BY your school not you. Directly quoting the website “the Certification statement (form 183) must be sent to ECFMG directly from the office of the medical school official who certified the form. If not sent from the office of the medical official it will NOT be accepted”
Yes, the courier/mail in its from address should have medical school deans name and medical school address and not yours. Preferably you can put the medical school seal on the envelope.
My father has two names , In my passport they are between ( ) . So, can i put these characters in the name? Or it is ok to put the name without these ?
My father has two names , In my passport they are between ( ) . So, can i put these characters in the name? Or it is ok to put the name without these ?
Great video, As mentioned in the video is it possible to register for step 1 , select exam date & make payment 3 months before the exam date? And do form 183 immediately after that? Can I be able to do this?
Great video Can form 186 process be started on any day of the year like on Sundays or public holidays. I'm want to start tomorrow but it's good Friday ( public holiday) will it be a problem? Please let me know.
@@praneethreddy9221 Hi I just want to ask I have already verified my passport through EPIC notary cam. Do i need to do it again in ECFMG? I,m confused plz help
@@usmlesarthi2024 in some countries like UAE you can start work if step2 is completed, and I want to make sure doing so won't harm the process of completing the USMLE
Hi Dr. Praneeth, thank you for this video, very informative and helpful. I do have a question though. I've finished my payment for USMLE step 1 yesterday. My graduating year from MBBS was 2016 (I've also finished internal medicine residency). My college does electronic verification. Do I upload my degree certificate on ecfmg upload tool right now? If yes, what other documents should I upload?
@@iqrashafiq6218 i didn't upload any other documents. My college uploaded all the other transcripts. I uploaded my degree through ecfmg credentials upload tool.
I have a question, do you think it is possible to start application for the exams right now if you plan on doing it in January? By that I mean the whole process from the start.
Very good & useful video. Can I apply for ecfmg in 2023( that isbefore 2024) & apply for usmle exams in 2025 ? As I'm from India. Is this possible. Please reply.
@@usmlesarthi2024 would we be eligible to apply to usmle exams and the whole process of applying for the usmle step 1 including the verification from the college and scheduling permit in 2024 if we have aldready filled the form 186 before 2024?
Hi sir, I’m in second year of MBBS (in India). If I want to give usmle in 2024 , then can I apply for ecfmg certification in 2023, before applying for usmle step 1&2? Means you said apply for ecfmg before 7 months of exam but because of wfme accredation can I apply for ecfmg before 1 or 2 years of exam? Then, even though the new wfme accredation comes into action in 2024 will I still be eligible to apply for usmle steps & work as a doctor in USA? Please help me. Please help me.
Great video, I’m planning to take step 1 in next year July. I completed form 186 process 3 months ago. Now what’s the ideal time to apply for step 1 exam and for form 183? When should I have to do these 2 things?
@shaik wahida sulthana, I am doing form 186. I have completed online part of the application and made payment also. I have downloaded form 186. I need to complete notary cam part. Should I take print of form 186and fill the details by handwriting and upload? How does electronic signature is done during video verification?
@@jayanthibala5606 you need not download it. You will get mail about web meeting in that they will instruct you to what to do. Don’t worry you need not do anything.
how long does it take for ecfmg for the approval of form 186 after notarycam? i have completed notarycam on 4th october 2022. still i didn't receive any mail from ecfmg regarding my form 186. should i contact them?
@@usmlesarthi2024 In ecfmg verification, for notarycam request, I uploaded docs and finished entering only half of the verification details, when I press Next, it says the request received, but I didn't finish all the verification details... What do I do? I cannot enter another email as it should be the same as I gave in the ecfmg registration. Please help? Can I create a new one?
Great video, I have exams in jan , feb. So is it ok if I make payment, select exam date in march & form 183 after payment? I’m willing to take exam in June beginning. Is that ok if I make a payment & select exam date in march that is 3 months before exam? Please let me know.
Great video, If I complete the process of payment for application of step 1 exam fee & do form 183 two months after exam application fee payment will that be possible? I mean a gap of 2 months between applying for exam , payment & form 183.
@@usmlesarthi2024 Thank you Sarthi team for the quick reply. One more clarification is people in blogs have mentioned to just write the name; or can I use the same sign as in the passport? Which might not be clearly identify the name.
Thanks for the video Regarding my personal information, should my name be exactly the same as I wrote in the ECFMG because in the ECFMG I wrote my middle name while in NotaryCam personal info. I only wrote my first and last name of the passport, so is this considered as discripancy?
Thank you dr reddy, very informative video, I had a question, I’m an IMG, I have already verified my documents through EPIC last year, now I’m tryin to register for the step exams, will I be required to do the form 183 and ecfmg verification????
You will still have to do the form 183 which is the exam application, but you dont have to do the credential verification again. Most likely it will be automatically updated in your ECFMG OASIS account(you can check online) if not call ecfmg and let them know
Sir u said that rules r changing from 2024 so if I creat ecfmg Id now the old rules wll apply for me so is ecfmg ID IS enough or form 186 and 183 should also be verified Plz reply
I have 3 doubts. If u clarify correctly I will like and subscribe ur channel. Do I have to go through 183 process I mean verification process each time I apply for Usmle exam like for example after finishing Usmle step 1 and again to apply for Usmle step 2 do They need again to go through the verification from our university all over again or once and for all in the beginning is enough? And like u said-wfme. Once I get Usmle step 1 registered in 2022 now and for step 2 if it falls in 2024 so again does it need to go through wfme recognition of boards in that particular country?or will it just do the process like in 2022 without wfme ? Can I book Usmle step 1 in india and write the exam in usa?
Thank You very much I have completed medical school but my mmbs certificate and transcript is still not ready and it will take sometime to be ready...so how can I apply for the USMLE step 1 exams.
Hi doc!! Hope you fine, I need your guidance regarding IWA application, which residency address should i put for mail adress, because my temporary address is another country rather than home country. TIA
Hi sir, I have applied for form 186 now & I am willing to take step 1 in next year may ,then when should I apply for form 183 & register for usmle step 1?? Please tell me the time line
I'm in 2nd MBBS And last date to apply is 2024 As you said India will no longer be part in taking US exams So should I Apply now itself or what to do I'm in a complete confused state
Greetings , I would like to ask you about the application process for USMLE. Given that there is a re-accreditation of overseas medical universities by ECFMG in 2024 and that students from schools that are not accredited by ECFMG may not be able to take the exam. I’m wondering whether I should register for USMLE in 2023 first. However, I’m not very sure what’s the application process like. 1) Is there a timeline for your exam date once you have registered ? That is to say, if I were to register myself this year, is there like a dateline as to when I have to take the exam? In other words, when is the latest date for me to take the exam? 1 year later ? My main fear is that if I were to register myself too early, I might not be ready for the exam. At the same time, I also fear that if I don’t register, our school may not be re-accredited and our students may lose the chance to take USMLE.
Hii thank you for the information, can you please tell me if we have to print the form and attach the required products like a photo and then upload it on the notary cam?
Good day sir. Please I have a question. I will be entering med school in January 2023 to graduate 2028. You said we can apply for the forms by 2023, but you also said it has validation for 5 years. If I apply for it in august 2023 then write step 1 in 2025, won’t it be invalid when I’m ready to write USMLE step 2 in 2028? Please don’t ignore😖
You said 186 form valid for 5 years once it approved from ecfmg..again u said we should apply for 186 form 6 months before our target date of step-1 exam..can u please explain it??
Very informative video Dr Praneeth In My passport, my last name is left empty So in that case, what shall I put as my last name in the application process which says last name/surname is mandatory ?? Kindly help
Hi sir, In India surname is written first and then rest of the name is written. In ecfmg application, if any where in the process, if I get single ( only one) column for complete name how should I write my name that is should I need to write surname first or in the last? Because in all my certificates and in my university records in India my name is written as “ surname first name “ ( that is surname is written first and then first name is written) Should I need to follow the same or should I need to enter as “ first name surname “ ( that is first name is written first and surname in the last)? In passport separate columns were given for surname and first name. Please let me know it’s an emergency
In form 186 online authentication process , “previously issued Usmle ID” is mentioned as this is my first time should I need to ignore that column? How many days will it take to finish complete form 186? Address in my passport is only my district, state of India but in application I mentioned everything including door number, street name etc is it ok ? Please reply me it’s an emergency.
Hello Sir. I would be entering med school in JANUARY 2022. Would i be affected by the changes if i start the process before 2024? Can you please suggest a possible timeline for the steps, if possible?
@@usmlesarthi2024 What do u exactly mean by registeration sir ? Does it mean only filling of form 186 or also the applying to usmle step 1 before 2024 because I don't think I can apply for usmle step 1 until I complete two years of medical school but I can only apply for form 186 before 2024 , is that enough to give me allowance and eligibility to apply for usmle in 2024
Does the form 186 need to be completed if step 1, step 2 and (cs or pathway app approved) are done? In other words, is the form 186 needed only to sit for an exam or is it also needed for ECFMG Certification?
Hello doctor..thank you for the great info you provided..I only have one question I hope you can help me with it which is about the form 186..can I fill the form and apply for USMLE step 1 exam on a date that is more than 6 months ahead..I mean can I choose to book an exam date that is one year later not only 6 months? ..thank you again for your great help
So you can finish the form 186 even before 6 months but the form 183 is best started only 6 months from exam date as you cannot book a slot that is more than 6 months from the day you fill the form 183
Hii.. Sir, I have changed my medical college due to the closure of the previous college. So should I mention that college or should I mention the one who gave me the medical diploma
How do i get correction YOG in my ECFMG, which had been submitted already & I had complete step 1/2 as well. What could be the process and how long it does take time?
Hello, on the NotaryCam page for applications it states "- Please upload the original PDF of your form downloaded from ECFMG's Interactive Web Application. Notaries will be unable to use scanned images or JPEG images of your form." How will I be able to put my photograph on the ECFMG Form 186 if I am unable to print and stick it on? Or is it done during the NotaryCam appointment all electronically?
After form 186 and 183 process, is it compulsory to choose a date for the step 1 exam within 3 months ? Can't we apply for the exam 2-3 years later ? Please clarify.
No cant apply 2-3 years later. You can push your exam eligibility period to the next 3 consecutive months for a $90 fee. Beyond that you need to redo the application and pay the fee again
@@praneethreddy9221 But sir, you told in the video that the ecfmg ID is valid for 5 years till the Step 1 exam. So why do we have to give the exam within 3 months? Please reply. I'm really confused :(
So if one's med school is not accredited with wfme in 2024, and like you said ecfmg certificate is valid for 5 years and he is planning to take step 1 in 2024 then he should apply for ecfmg certificate now so that he is not bothered about wfme to accredite his med school?
@@praneethreddy9221 are we eligible to apply for the usmle exams in 2024 if we have aldready filled the form 186 before 2024 or will we not be eligible for applying to usmle exam in 2024 even if we apply for ecfmg certificate before 2024
sir pls respond to this i read somewhere that the requirements of applying to the match is that you should have a degree from a university that is accreidted by wfme but i ll get my degree in 2027 and by then india wont be accreidted , this applies also if i wpply for form 186 and get it approved before 2024 ?
@@usmlesarthi2024 if we start the form 186 process before 2024 , we will be able to give usmle step 1 after 2024 right even if our med school is not accredited by wfme
@@usmlesarthi2024 sir we will able to apply for usmle exams after 2024 if we have completed the form 186 process before 2024 right , form 183 and everything we have to complete when we give the exam that is after 2024 right
Thanks for this helpful video. What is meant by other medical school attended in item #19 on step 1 application? Like postgraduation training comes in this category? As they have already asked about completion of postgraduation training in item #15 B. Ur help will be geatly appreciated.
After Verification from ECFMG . Our certification will be valid for 5 years. So , Do we have to compete step 1 , step 2 , and matching process in this time limit ?
Do I need to have USA visa & USA clinical exposure to apply for ecfmg before 2024? As I’m in my second year of MBBS, I want to take my usmle exams and USA clinical exposure after internship.PLEASE HELP ME.
You said 186 form is valid for 5 years once it approved from ecfmg again I said we should apply for 186 form before 6 months before our target date of step 1 exam can u please explain it ?? I am worried about it
Hello. Where can I find the exact signature or stamp that the ECFMG is looking for from my college? Is there a website where I can get that information?
Hello please answer my query. By mistake I have not entered my national Id number and national id country in online application of step 1 Please help me. What should I do?
The chat section is always disabled and the person is always offline. I am online almost 24*7 every other day and checking almost every other minute every day. Is there some issue? Am I doing something wrong?
Do i have to get my ecfmg certification done when i have already selected a date for part 1 or i can get ecfmg certification done and select the exam date afterwards…??? Is it necessary that i get my certification done 6 months prior to the date of exam i have chosen..??
Thank you for the information. As I'm from India ( not recognized by wfme) for suppose if I apply for ecfmg in 2022 & take usmle step 1 in 2026(within 5 years of ecfmg application).Then, can I take usmle step 2 ck , OET exams in 2027 or 2028( that is after 5 years of ecfmg application)? Please clarify.
So there will be no issues if our university is not approved by wfme? And after applying for ecfmg certification in 2023 ... after 2-3 years can I take step1 exam ??n all before expiration of ecfmg certification??? Pls clarify
@@usmlesarthi2024 as i have reed in ecfmg site that the new 186 for ( issued after2019) will be valid indefinitely, which means that you can write the steps after 5,6 years ( no limit ) .. is that right, or there is something I missed?
Sir I uploaded passport and form 186 (which I had downloaded, and without doing anything) and I was instantly on notary cam...It clicked my picture, asked to show my passport but didn't ask for any digital signatures. I am confused now how to take appointment? No any emails has come yet
Sir pls respond to this I just called ecfmg they said I can't fill form 186 before I complete two years of medical school I m very scared because my two years will be completed in 2024 and I will fall under the new policy pls respond sir
@@usmlesarthi2024 I asked them n they said I can fill form 186 before completion of two years , I got an email for confirmation also , so if I do that before 2024 I will fall under the current policy
Hello ! I have received my ecfmg identification number. But in my account a suffix “jr” has been addedin my name even I didn’t add any suffix during application procedure. It looks like kumarijr Geeta instead of kumari Geeta . What should I do ?
Hi, i already had the notary cam verification, and i clicked on apply USMLE 1, im IMG from Mexico. I completed the 15 pges with general info and in the end i was asked to pay 975, which i did with my card. After clicking “process payment” it took me to another window with error 501. The payment was accepted by my bank, and if i go to OASIS portal, in my balance I can see the charge of 975. I was not able to download form 183… what should i do? Btw my school is listed in the world directory
Hello Dr, I just applied for my ecfmg number, I might move to a different area than the current address i put in the application, will it become a problem? Should i be concerned about changing my current residential address?
In August 2022, I had started registration, when I was studying crimean federal university russia (Ukairine) I have received usmle identification number. But I have not completed web cam verification etc. In the meantime In March 2024 I have changed my university to Samara State medical university, Samara, Russia. I want to know how can I change my university name? Or Should I Start registration all over again?
Can I get my ecfmg identification a year before attempting my step 1? How long is identification is valid? As my university (as far i know) is not very efficient in providing documents…
My name is M V Sathvika in medical degree and Sathvika Manikonda Vatnala in Passport. Should I change my passport name before ECFMG registration? Or can I use passport name for ecfmg ID and later submit Name verification document from medical school dean after my certificate verification? Please advise
Need urgent advice,please reply I have a 5 year rural service bond after mbbs,but i will break the bond after completing mbbs,so should i mention it in step 1 application or not ??? Because in application it is written 'bond before receiving medical diploma,but my rural service bond is after completing degree
If you need help with ECFMG registration www.usmlesarthi.com/ecfmg-registration.html
Is it valid for 5 years or validity remain forever
@@noyalnepal1471 5 years
But in the website it is given its validity remain forever. It may have been change.once can u please check it and reply me
@@noyalnepal1471 you have 5 years to take the first exam after 186
@@usmlesarthi2024what if the accreditation of ecfmg and the sponsor note is not there for a college? Is there any other alternative?
Form 186 is valid indefinitely once accepted , this is what’s given in the information bulletin currently. Please check and review.
How do I know if my medical school is participating in emswp?
Thank you so much. Your video was quite helpful. Love from Pakistan. 💖💖💖
Thank you! My school just sent an email saying "Complete ECFMG" lol
Hey hi , my med school is also not sponsered by any
And now I don't know how to proceed??!!!
Can you help me with how did you get ur med school recognised???
Very helpful video. Thankyou for clearing alot of queries.👍
Great video,
What is the total duration of time required to complete form 183?
Can it be done before 1-2 months of exam?
The College is in the list of World Directory.
1) How to update the Dean's signature if a new Dean has been appointed .. the office staff is unsure how to proceed..
2)How to structure the Dean's letter if name doesn't exactly match in degree and passport?
Kindly guide
1) ECFMG has a record of name, official title and signatures of three representatives from the medical school, so you can get the form 183 signed from other two representatives. If you are unsure email ecfmg from the official medical school email id and they will respond.
2)The name verification document should also be signed, have name and titile of one of the 3 representatives and it should include the statement "This certifies that the names [name on document] and [name in ECFMG record] belong to one and the same person." for more information check the website www.ecfmg.org/2020ib/credentials-verification.html
@@praneethreddy9221 does it have only 5 year limit? What happens when my 186 expires
@@shawnli9284 need to get verification done again.
@@prernamishra5297 Your medical school officials should be able to tell you(based on the form they have sent to ecfmg while enrolling). If that dosent work out try to send an email from official medical school id to ecfmg asking for the same
Just wanted to clarify that according to the ecfmg website , if you have to go through the form 183 route, the form is submitted BY your school not you. Directly quoting the website “the Certification statement (form 183) must be sent to ECFMG directly from the office of the medical school official who certified the form. If not sent from the office of the medical official it will NOT be accepted”
Yes, the courier/mail in its from address should have medical school deans name and medical school address and not yours. Preferably you can put the medical school seal on the envelope.
My father has two names , In my passport they are between ( ) .
So, can i put these characters in the name? Or it is ok to put the name without these ?
Thank you so much ! This was really helpful !
My father has two names , In my passport they are between ( ) .
So, can i put these characters in the name? Or it is ok to put the name without these ?
Great video,
As mentioned in the video is it possible to register for step 1 , select exam date & make payment 3 months before the exam date?
And do form 183 immediately after that?
Can I be able to do this?
Great video
Can form 186 process be started on any day of the year like on Sundays or public holidays. I'm want to start tomorrow but it's good Friday ( public holiday) will it be a problem? Please let me know.
The verification from your medical school process is only when you register for the exams ? Or is it for the registration for ecfmg the first time ?
Great video 👍👍.
If one wants to take step 1 in next year March then what is the ideal time to apply for form 186 and form 183.??
Please clarify...
Great video,
Will my medical college office get anything regarding status verification during the process of form 186?
Please let me know.
Thank you so much. Regarding form 186, do we have to fill it ourselves or does the notary help us out? Can you explain more please
You do not fill the form 186. You just upload it to notary cam website and they will complete it during the interview
@@praneethreddy9221 what about the applicant signatures?
@@husnainanwar7025 everything including a digital signature will be taken during the interview by the notary cam person
@@praneethreddy9221 Thankyou so much for responding.
@@praneethreddy9221 Hi I just want to ask I have already verified my passport through EPIC notary cam. Do i need to do it again in ECFMG? I,m confused plz help
Thank you for the great video, I'm wondering if I can take step2 before step1. Is there an order for which step has to be taking first?
We recommend step 1 first
@@usmlesarthi2024 in some countries like UAE you can start work if step2 is completed, and I want to make sure doing so won't harm the process of completing the USMLE
@@andrewbittar1 as long as you apply for match within a couple of years of graduation you should be fine.
@@usmlesarthi2024 thank you, in the same time I'm wondering if I become a US citizen before step3 is it required still to take step3?
@@andrewbittar1 Step 3 is still required of all Residents- you will need to take it in PG1
Hi Dr. Praneeth, thank you for this video, very informative and helpful. I do have a question though. I've finished my payment for USMLE step 1 yesterday. My graduating year from MBBS was 2016 (I've also finished internal medicine residency). My college does electronic verification. Do I upload my degree certificate on ecfmg upload tool right now? If yes, what other documents should I upload?
hi i have the same question so did u uploaded any doc or got ur verification without it plz help
@@iqrashafiq6218 hey. I uploaded my mbbs degree. Then they contacted my college through emswp.
@@iqrashafiq6218 i didn't upload any other documents. My college uploaded all the other transcripts. I uploaded my degree through ecfmg credentials upload tool.
@@tinkupittu thanks a ton
@tinkupittu Mam! We just need a scanned copy of mbbs certificate right. Because my original is with university because right now I'm in residency
I didn't understand what you say un minute 7:29 to minuto 7:40, you are saying about school participating in an organization abbreviation...
Nice video.
Sir, maximum of how many times one can apply for form 186??
I have a question, do you think it is possible to start application for the exams right now if you plan on doing it in January? By that I mean the whole process from the start.
of course , pls apply now
Yes do start the form 183 process, 6 months ahead, currently ECFMG is taking a lot of time to process exam applications
Great video,
I’m planning to take step 1 in next year July so, can I do form 183 in April- may?
Very good & useful video. Can I apply for ecfmg in 2023( that isbefore 2024) & apply for usmle exams in 2025 ? As I'm from India.
Is this possible.
Please reply.
Yes
Thank you for the information.
@@usmlesarthi2024 would we be eligible to apply to usmle exams and the whole process of applying for the usmle step 1 including the verification from the college and scheduling permit in 2024 if we have aldready filled the form 186 before 2024?
Hi sir,
I’m in second year of MBBS (in India).
If I want to give usmle in 2024 , then can I apply for ecfmg certification in 2023, before applying for usmle step 1&2? Means you said apply for ecfmg before 7 months of exam but because of wfme accredation can I apply for ecfmg before 1 or 2 years of exam?
Then, even though the new wfme accredation comes into action in 2024 will I still be eligible to apply for usmle steps & work as a doctor in USA?
Please help me.
Please help me.
@Gajanan Kendre Thank you for the reply.
Is it mandatory to complete electives in final year of MBBS itself?
@Gajanan Kendre sir, is it possible to do electives in final year before giving usmle step 1?
Great video
Sir, please let me know how to make minor changes in address after getting ecfmg ID?
Hi thank you for the video. I just have a doubt , if ECFMG Id is the same as epic id
Great video,
I’m planning to take step 1 in next year July.
I completed form 186 process 3 months ago.
Now what’s the ideal time to apply for step 1 exam and for form 183?
When should I have to do these 2 things?
@shaik wahida sulthana,
I am doing form 186. I have completed online part of the application and made payment also. I have downloaded form 186. I need to complete notary cam part.
Should I take print of form 186and fill the details by handwriting and upload?
How does electronic signature is done during video verification?
@@jayanthibala5606 you need not download it.
You will get mail about web meeting in that they will instruct you to what to do.
Don’t worry you need not do anything.
@@shaikwahidasulthana do you know last date to fill this form ?
how long does it take for ecfmg for the approval of form 186 after notarycam?
i have completed notarycam on 4th october 2022. still i didn't receive any mail from ecfmg regarding my form 186. should i contact them?
Thank you so much for very good information
Glad it was useful
@@usmlesarthi2024 In ecfmg verification, for notarycam request, I uploaded docs and finished entering only half of the verification details, when I press Next, it says the request received, but I didn't finish all the verification details... What do I do? I cannot enter another email as it should be the same as I gave in the ecfmg registration. Please help? Can I create a new one?
Great video,
I have exams in jan , feb.
So is it ok if I make payment, select exam date in march & form 183 after payment?
I’m willing to take exam in June beginning.
Is that ok if I make a payment & select exam date in march that is 3 months before exam?
Please let me know.
Please make video on form 183
Great video,
If I complete the process of payment for application of step 1 exam fee & do form 183 two months after exam application fee payment will that be possible?
I mean a gap of 2 months between applying for exam , payment & form 183.
Hi Dr Praneeth, very useful video. In form 183 in the applicant signature part it is written as( in Latin Character), what does that mean?
Just english
@@usmlesarthi2024 Thank you Sarthi team for the quick reply. One more clarification is people in blogs have mentioned to just write the name; or can I use the same sign as in the passport? Which might not be clearly identify the name.
Thanks for the video
Regarding my personal information, should my name be exactly the same as I wrote in the ECFMG because in the ECFMG I wrote my middle name while in NotaryCam personal info. I only wrote my first and last name of the passport, so is this considered as discripancy?
Thank you dr reddy, very informative video, I had a question, I’m an IMG, I have already verified my documents through EPIC last year, now I’m tryin to register for the step exams, will I be required to do the form 183 and ecfmg verification????
You will still have to do the form 183 which is the exam application, but you dont have to do the credential verification again. Most likely it will be automatically updated in your ECFMG OASIS account(you can check online) if not call ecfmg and let them know
ill start my medical college in 2024. what shall I do now? please reply
Sir u said that rules r changing from 2024 so if I creat ecfmg Id now the old rules wll apply for me so is ecfmg ID IS enough or form 186 and 183 should also be verified Plz reply
After downloading form 186 should I need to fill that and upload along with passport?
I have 3 doubts. If u clarify correctly I will like and subscribe ur channel.
Do I have to go through 183 process I mean verification process each time I apply for Usmle exam like for example after finishing Usmle step 1 and again to apply for Usmle step 2 do They need again to go through the verification from our university all over again or once and for all in the beginning is enough?
And like u said-wfme. Once I get Usmle step 1 registered in 2022 now and for step 2 if it falls in 2024 so again does it need to go through wfme recognition of boards in that particular country?or will it just do the process like in 2022 without wfme ?
Can I book Usmle step 1 in india and write the exam in usa?
1. just once 2. no need to go through wfme again. 3 yes
@@usmlesarthi2024 but my friend has to go for both times the verification needed from university end the both Usmle step 1 and Usmle step 2
Thank You very much
I have completed medical school but my mmbs certificate and transcript is still not ready and it will take sometime to be ready...so how can I apply for the USMLE step 1 exams.
I have an important question brother , for notarycam , what will be asking me during the interview ? thank you so much
Nothing... It's just for taking a pic and signature
@@aniketrathod8707 thanks brother
Great video
Sir my 186 form is successfully completed...now I registere for step 1...my target of exam in March 2023...is it possible?
ofcourse. since it is pass/fail definitely
Hi doc!! Hope you fine,
I need your guidance regarding IWA application, which residency address should i put for mail adress, because my temporary address is another country rather than home country. TIA
Hi sir,
I have applied for form 186 now & I am willing to take step 1 in next year may ,then when should I apply for form 183 & register for usmle step 1??
Please tell me the time line
Can I apply form 186 before joining medical school ?
Cause I'll be joining in 2024.
Please reply
What would I do now ???
No you can only do it AFTER you start Med school
How do I get the notary cam part done in US? I'm in the USA on F1 visa.
Just the same way, schedule through the website notarycam.com/ecfmg once you are done with payment for form 186
I'm in 2nd MBBS
And last date to apply is 2024
As you said India will no longer be part in taking US exams
So should I Apply now itself or what to do
I'm in a complete confused state
Greetings , I would like to ask you about the application process for USMLE.
Given that there is a re-accreditation of overseas medical universities by ECFMG in 2024 and that students from schools that are not accredited by ECFMG may not be able to take the exam.
I’m wondering whether I should register for USMLE in 2023 first.
However, I’m not very sure what’s the application process like.
1) Is there a timeline for your exam date once you have registered ?
That is to say, if I were to register myself this year, is there like a dateline as to when I have to take the exam?
In other words, when is the latest date for me to take the exam?
1 year later ?
My main fear is that if I were to register myself too early, I might not be ready for the exam.
At the same time, I also fear that if I don’t register, our school may not be re-accredited and our students may lose the chance to take USMLE.
Just start the registration process. You dont have to take step 1 now.
@@usmlesarthi2024 thank you so much for responding to my queries.
Hii thank you for the information, can you please tell me if we have to print the form and attach the required products like a photo and then upload it on the notary cam?
No just download the form 186 and upload it without filling it or adding photos. Just the form as downloaded
Okay, thank you
Good day sir. Please I have a question. I will be entering med school in January 2023 to graduate 2028. You said we can apply for the forms by 2023, but you also said it has validation for 5 years. If I apply for it in august 2023 then write step 1 in 2025, won’t it be invalid when I’m ready to write USMLE step 2 in 2028? Please don’t ignore😖
You said 186 form valid for 5 years once it approved from ecfmg..again u said we should apply for 186 form 6 months before our target date of step-1 exam..can u please explain it??
Very informative video Dr Praneeth
In My passport, my last name is left empty
So in that case, what shall I put as my last name in the application process which says last name/surname is mandatory ??
Kindly help
Hi sir,
In India surname is written first and then rest of the name is written. In ecfmg application, if any where in the process, if I get single ( only one) column for complete name how should I write my name that is should I need to write surname first or in the last?
Because in all my certificates and in my university records in India my name is written as “ surname first name “ ( that is surname is written first and then first name is written)
Should I need to follow the same or should I need to enter as “ first name surname “ ( that is first name is written first and surname in the last)?
In passport separate columns were given for surname and first name.
Please let me know it’s an emergency
Last name first name should be ok
Can I write as Shaik ,Wahida Sulthana .?
@@usmlesarthi2024 or I should write as Wahida Sulthana Shaik?
@@usmlesarthi2024 in all of my university & medical school certificates my name is as Shaik Wahida Sulthana.
Shaik is surname
@@usmlesarthi2024 should I need to include comma(,)?
In form 186 online authentication process , “previously issued Usmle ID” is mentioned as this is my first time should I need to ignore that column?
How many days will it take to finish complete form 186?
Address in my passport is only my district, state of India but in application I mentioned everything including door number, street name etc is it ok ?
Please reply me it’s an emergency.
Hello Sir. I would be entering med school in JANUARY 2022. Would i be affected by the changes if i start the process before 2024? Can you please suggest a possible timeline for the steps, if possible?
If you start the registration process before Jan 2024 you should be fine. We have several videos on timeline but it id early for you.
@@usmlesarthi2024 What do u exactly mean by registeration sir ? Does it mean only filling of form 186 or also the applying to usmle step 1 before 2024 because I don't think I can apply for usmle step 1 until I complete two years of medical school but I can only apply for form 186 before 2024 , is that enough to give me allowance and eligibility to apply for usmle in 2024
@@usmlesarthi2024 sir the registeration form of the usmle step exam or the form 186 and application to ecfmg before 2024
Do I need to have 'USA visa' to apply for form 186,form 183, register for usmle step 1 & to take step 1?
hi,
so what do i do if I've made an unknown error in the ecfmg application. I came to know about it only after cam notary authorization.
Does the form 186 need to be completed if step 1, step 2 and (cs or pathway app approved) are done?
In other words, is the form 186 needed only to sit for an exam or is it also needed for ECFMG Certification?
Not needed for ecfmg certification
It doesn’t even let me login after I create a ecfmg number and use the one time password
Hello doctor..thank you for the great info you provided..I only have one question I hope you can help me with it which is about the form 186..can I fill the form and apply for USMLE step 1 exam on a date that is more than 6 months ahead..I mean can I choose to book an exam date that is one year later not only 6 months? ..thank you again for your great help
Did you know anything? I am in your exact same situation and don't know if I can take the test after 6 months from applying the 186 form..
@@Mustafa-ze6oc hello doctor.. although I am not 100% sure , but I think it's totally okay
@@ramiemad2513 thanks!
So you can finish the form 186 even before 6 months but the form 183 is best started only 6 months from exam date as you cannot book a slot that is more than 6 months from the day you fill the form 183
Hii.. Sir, I have changed my medical college due to the closure of the previous college. So should I mention that college or should I mention the one who gave me the medical diploma
How do i get correction YOG in my ECFMG, which had been submitted already & I had complete step 1/2 as well. What could be the process and how long it does take time?
Nice video
Sir, is applying for form 186 enough before 2024 as I’m from India or I have to apply for form 183 also before 2024?
Is emswp and electronic system of credential verifiacation , these both are same? Please clear my doubt
yes.
Hello, on the NotaryCam page for applications it states "- Please upload the original PDF of your form downloaded from ECFMG's Interactive Web Application. Notaries will be unable to use scanned images or JPEG images of your form." How will I be able to put my photograph on the ECFMG Form 186 if I am unable to print and stick it on? Or is it done during the NotaryCam appointment all electronically?
Yes, you dont stick your photo. They click your picture during the online interview and they do it.
@@praneethreddy9221 Hello
Should I Take The Signature Of My Dean?
@@kartikakula877 Form 186 dosent need deans signature just upload the unfilled form into notary cam website
@@praneethreddy9221 Thank You!!
After form 186 and 183 process, is it compulsory to choose a date for the step 1 exam within 3 months ? Can't we apply for the exam 2-3 years later ? Please clarify.
No cant apply 2-3 years later. You can push your exam eligibility period to the next 3 consecutive months for a $90 fee. Beyond that you need to redo the application and pay the fee again
@@praneethreddy9221 But sir, you told in the video that the ecfmg ID is valid for 5 years till the Step 1 exam. So why do we have to give the exam within 3 months? Please reply. I'm really confused :(
So if one's med school is not accredited with wfme in 2024, and like you said ecfmg certificate is valid for 5 years and he is planning to take step 1 in 2024 then he should apply for ecfmg certificate now so that he is not bothered about wfme to accredite his med school?
Correct, anytime before 2024 and you can continue to write your usmle exams.
@@praneethreddy9221 Thanks bro!
@@praneethreddy9221 are we eligible to apply for the usmle exams in 2024 if we have aldready filled the form 186 before 2024 or will we not be eligible for applying to usmle exam in 2024 even if we apply for ecfmg certificate before 2024
What if there is difference in Spelling in Father's name in degree and passport. Is that a problem too? How to correct it?
there should not be a big issue. you can email them and check
sir pls respond to this i read somewhere that the requirements of applying to the match is that you should have a degree from a university that is accreidted by wfme but i ll get my degree in 2027 and by then india wont be accreidted , this applies also if i wpply for form 186 and get it approved before 2024 ?
Start the 186 process before 2024 and you will be fine.
@@usmlesarthi2024 if we start the form 186 process before 2024 , we will be able to give usmle step 1 after 2024 right even if our med school is not accredited by wfme
@@aaryankaushal5982 yes
@@usmlesarthi2024 sir we will able to apply for usmle exams after 2024 if we have completed the form 186 process before 2024 right , form 183 and everything we have to complete when we give the exam that is after 2024 right
@@aaryankaushal5982 bro same problem , mine
Is it compulsory to have passport before you apply for ecfmg ?
Thanks for this helpful video.
What is meant by other medical school attended in item #19 on step 1 application?
Like postgraduation training comes in this category?
As they have already asked about completion of postgraduation training in item #15 B.
Ur help will be geatly appreciated.
It is for someone who transferred to another medical school after joining one. Sorry for the delayed response
After Verification from ECFMG . Our certification will be valid for 5 years. So , Do we have to compete step 1 , step 2 , and matching process in this time limit ?
thank yu so much
Can I use marrow as first read before starting first aid
Do I need to have USA visa & USA clinical exposure to apply for ecfmg before 2024?
As I’m in my second year of MBBS, I want to take my usmle exams and USA clinical exposure after internship.PLEASE HELP ME.
YOu don't need visa to register for ECFMG. But to come here for rotations you do need visa
Ok .Thank you for the reply.
Do I need to do clinical rotations in USA before applying for ecfmg ( before 2024).?
@@shaikwahidasulthana no.
How long after notary cam detail filling will I be able to schedule an interview. It's been 7 days and no response from them.
7 days is too long, call them/email them and ask. They should be able to resolve it soon
Can you tell me what happened next did they reach out or not
@@gehnakishore3761 absolutely, time to call. So for which date did you book the appointment for?
You said 186 form is valid for 5 years once it approved from ecfmg again I said we should apply for 186 form before 6 months before our target date of step 1 exam can u please explain it ?? I am worried about it
Hello. Where can I find the exact signature or stamp that the ECFMG is looking for from my college? Is there a website where I can get that information?
I want to know about uploading credentials(Original diploma,Translation). Is it before the step of application for Step 1 exam(Form 183)?
Hello please answer my query. By mistake I have not entered my national Id number and national id country in online application of step 1 Please help me. What should I do?
Sir, what is the total duration for form 186 application approximately?
The chat section is always disabled and the person is always offline. I am online almost 24*7 every other day and checking almost every other minute every day. Is there some issue? Am I doing something wrong?
hi dr. I have a very emergency question , if EMSWP doensn't include theschool in their list , after downloading the 183 when should I send it out??
Hi doctor
What if I had already filled with my adherence number and submitted ?can I or should I change to passport number now?
Do you mean aadhar number? Contact ecfmg if you can change it now if you cant then i will carry that too on the exam day
@@praneethreddy9221 thanks dr. Yeah it’s aadhar a typo . Sorry about that. Will call them for sure and change
sir, do i've to mail physically to ECFMG office every time to take a signature from our Dean for USMLE exam STEP 1, STEP 2CK , STEP 3?
Our clg is listed in wdoms but it doesn't have ecfmg on sponsor tab.how long will it take to get ecfmg certification of college?
Is it possible to just show a copy of my passport and not my actual passport?
Do i have to get my ecfmg certification done when i have already selected a date for part 1 or i can get ecfmg certification done and select the exam date afterwards…??? Is it necessary that i get my certification done 6 months prior to the date of exam i have chosen..??
Thank you for the information.
As I'm from India ( not recognized by wfme) for suppose if I apply for ecfmg in 2022 & take usmle step 1 in 2026(within 5 years of ecfmg application).Then, can I take usmle step 2 ck , OET exams in 2027 or 2028( that is after 5 years of ecfmg application)?
Please clarify.
Yes
Thank you for the information
@@mohammedthahir3307 are you entering med school in Jan 22?
So there will be no issues if our university is not approved by wfme?
And after applying for ecfmg certification in 2023 ... after 2-3 years can I take step1 exam ??n all before expiration of ecfmg certification???
Pls clarify
@@usmlesarthi2024 as i have reed in ecfmg site that the new 186 for ( issued after2019) will be valid indefinitely, which means that you can write the steps after 5,6 years ( no limit ) .. is that right, or there is something I missed?
Sir I uploaded passport and form 186 (which I had downloaded, and without doing anything) and I was instantly on notary cam...It clicked my picture, asked to show my passport but didn't ask for any digital signatures. I am confused now how to take appointment? No any emails has come yet
Hmm. Call or email them
Sir pls respond to this I just called ecfmg they said I can't fill form 186 before I complete two years of medical school I m very scared because my two years will be completed in 2024 and I will fall under the new policy pls respond sir
No need to worry. Indian system will figure out a way
@@usmlesarthi2024 I asked them n they said I can fill form 186 before completion of two years , I got an email for confirmation also , so if I do that before 2024 I will fall under the current policy
@@aaryankaushal5982 yes.
Hello ! I have received my ecfmg identification number. But in my account a suffix “jr” has been addedin my name even I didn’t add any suffix during application procedure.
It looks like kumarijr Geeta instead of kumari Geeta .
What should I do ?
Hi, i already had the notary cam verification, and i clicked on apply USMLE 1, im IMG from Mexico. I completed the 15 pges with general info and in the end i was asked to pay 975, which i did with my card. After clicking “process payment” it took me to another window with error 501. The payment was accepted by my bank, and if i go to OASIS portal, in my balance I can see the charge of 975.
I was not able to download form 183… what should i do?
Btw my school is listed in the world directory
Hello Dr, I just applied for my ecfmg number, I might move to a different area than the current address i put in the application, will it become a problem? Should i be concerned about changing my current residential address?
No issues.
In August 2022, I had started registration, when I was studying crimean federal university russia (Ukairine)
I have received usmle identification number.
But I have not completed web cam verification etc.
In the meantime In March 2024 I have changed my university to Samara State medical university, Samara, Russia.
I want to know how can I change my university name?
Or
Should I Start registration all over again?
Hello doctor, for further guidance on your queries you can take a free profile review session with us- www.usmlesarthi.com/free-profile-review.html
How to place digital signature during notary cam?
Can I get my ecfmg identification a year before attempting my step 1? How long is identification is valid?
As my university (as far i know) is not very efficient in providing documents…
My name is M V Sathvika in medical degree and Sathvika Manikonda Vatnala in Passport.
Should I change my passport name before ECFMG registration? Or can I use passport name for ecfmg ID and later submit Name verification document from medical school dean after my certificate verification?
Please advise
Best to be consistent. Change passport name if possible
Need urgent advice,please reply
I have a 5 year rural service bond after mbbs,but i will break the bond after completing mbbs,so should i mention it in step 1 application or not ??? Because in application it is written 'bond before receiving medical diploma,but my rural service bond is after completing degree
Please guide me for usmle step 1 application process
Hey Dr, I do not have a last name officially, what should I fill since the last name is mandatory?