ECFMG Certificate; How long does it take?

[StepTaker]

How long does it take to get your ECFMG certificate after you have passed all the USMLE exams!

This is a question that have been posted several times by our members. Therefore, I thought it might be a good idea to start a poll and let's see how long it takes.

Couple of important things to remember;

First) If your certificate got delayed because of medical education credentials verification then please do not vote in this poll.

Second) we are talking here about the duration from the date you passed the last step (it can be any step) until the date you've seen that the certificate has been issued in your OASIS account, (not the date you actually received it in the mail).

Let's go vote folks ...

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[sandy282]

in my case its never.. i think you need to add another option to the available choices..

[Peewee]

Originally Posted by sandy282

in my case its never.. i think you need to add another option to the available choices..

I see you don't have your CS.. maybe thats why?

[salikrehman]

will someone please tell that upto when does the IWA initial amount (about 68) dollars remainhs valid if one doe not complete online application form simultaneously and wants to delay filling it?

[leo_14]

Originally Posted by salikrehman

will someone please tell that upto when does the IWA initial amount (about 68) dollars remainhs valid if one doe not complete online application form simultaneously and wants to delay filling it?

actually i did d same thing, i done my payment & quit...now i searching my certification of identification form...whenever i login now wd my id & password it brings me to fill usmle step 1/2 form...
well, should i proceed that way...or what should i do... guide me...
they have written somewhere that ones should complete form in one time other wise it will not save partially completed form...they r showing my payment...
bt what next for me...

[salikrehman]

Originally Posted by leo_14

actually i did d same thing, i done my payment & quit...now i searching my certification of identification form...whenever i login now wd my id & password it brings me to fill usmle step 1/2 form...
well, should i proceed that way...or what should i do... guide me...
they have written somewhere that ones should complete form in one time other wise it will not save partially completed form...they r showing my payment...
bt what next for me...

Now if u really want to apply for step now...you will have to complete that form and pay the amount of 1000 dollars (for IMG) and then u will be given certificate of identification form automatically. after that payment, u r bound to give ur step in the triplet u have selected in the form. Yes if u do not complete the form withn 14 days..u will have to fill it again. That does not mean that u will lose ur log in, ur log in is now valid permanently. u can anytime in ur life..fill the form and opt for steps.

[leo_14]

no i really dont want to apply for step1/2 now.. i just want to get form 186 so that i may complete ecfmg certification of identification.... what should i do for that form-186..

[salikrehman]

Originally Posted by leo_14

no i really dont want to apply for step1/2 now.. i just want to get form 186 so that i may complete ecfmg certification of identification.... what should i do for that form-186..

No, you cannot get it without paying 1000 dolars and selecting a triplet. As much as i know becase i have my step 1 on 18th dec and i went thru the same steps. You can even select a triplet of as late as oct-nov-dec 2015 bu if if u do not want to give it then even, dont go for certification of identification now. opt it about 6 mo before u plan for steps. It barely takes a month and a half if everything goes fine, which usualy does..

[lawns]

Originally Posted by leo_14

no i really dont want to apply for step1/2 now.. i just want to get form 186 so that i may complete ecfmg certification of identification.... what should i do for that form-186..

u have to pay first before you get the form to fill

[unbeatable_3691]

hi , i got my ecfmg id and password and i have filled in the basic info needed and paid 65 $, now i am confused as what to do next . i cannot see the anywhere for the certification of documents , all i see is "begin a new application ", and when i click on that its basically application for step 1 examination. i want to know how to get the form 186..

[GregoryLowrance]

Originally Posted by unbeatable_3691

hi , i got my ecfmg id and password and i have filled in the basic info needed and paid 65 $, now i am confused as what to do next . i cannot see the anywhere for the certification of documents , all i see is "begin a new application ", and when i click on that its basically application for step 1 examination. i want to know how to get the form 186..

Same question. Please, guys, who know, help!

[amrshimi]

same cofusion here guys. i dont know what to do next although i read alot. and i want to finish all papers from college at once without paying now because iam not ready at all to deterimne eligiblity periods.

[ligeti]

Originally Posted by amrshimi

same cofusion here guys. i dont know what to do next although i read alot. and i want to finish all papers from college at once without paying now because iam not ready at all to deterimne eligiblity periods.

Yeah, same here. Anyone with a tip/explanation for this?

[usme asirant]

i am a medical student form INDIA. Started my internship in jan 2016.
I have taken a break form my internship for 6 months..will be completing it after my step 1 so that i can apply for electives after it
i am stuck in one section of online form

Date you complete requirements for the final medical diploma

as iw ill be delaying internship by 6 months so what should i be putting in it..
JAN 2017 is the ideal date that i should be completing but as i will be taking a break so what should i put in it

any help please..i want to apply for step 1 in November..

[bulchandani_s135]

how much time does it take for ecfmg certificate to get uploaded? i thought ecfmg certifies u immediately (as soon as the three exam results are declared) if u have the credentials verified/ medical school diploma

[Nocturnal48]

I wonder how much time mine will take

[DanielMD]

Originally Posted by usme asirant

i am a medical student form INDIA. Started my internship in jan 2016.
I have taken a break form my internship for 6 months..will be completing it after my step 1 so that i can apply for electives after it
i am stuck in one section of online form

Date you complete requirements for the final medical diploma

as iw ill be delaying internship by 6 months so what should i be putting in it..
JAN 2017 is the ideal date that i should be completing but as i will be taking a break so what should i put in it

any help please..i want to apply for step 1 in November..

I might have similar problem, how did u handle it?
Thanks!

[cjasbd]

more than 3 weeks