[msamir2000]

I am 2008 graduate, did step1 last year 2009 and my CK is in April 2010 when should I take the CS, and can I apply for next match 2011 without my CS results and how does this match thing and ECFMG papers and all this stuff I'll figure it out? and what is the dead lines for applying and when is the best time for applying to increase my matching percentage, thank you in advance.
sincerely,

msamir2000

 

[Sabio]

Re: ....

Can I apply to the match without CS results?
Yes, you can but your chances will be much less. It's better to be fully ECFMG certified by September 2010.

When should I take CS after my April CK exam?
You can prepare for the CS in short time
See this
http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-s...hreads/366-time-needed-prepare-step-2-cs.html
And this
http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-s...s/1279-how-practice-usmle-step-2-cs-exam.html

When is the best time to apply for CS?
The sooner you apply the better your chances to get a nearby date
Also see this
http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-articles/828-scheduling-your-exam-date.html

How am I going to figure out all the mess of ECFMG and Match stuff?
Take your ECFMG certificate then look for IMG friendly programs in your specialty then obtain ERAS token on July 15 2010 then start working on your myERAS website. Once you are in the process come back here and ask us if you have questions.

 

[msamir2000]

dear sabio,
i don`t know how to thank you, i`ll pray for you, god pless you,
i`ll take the cs in june 2010,the 1st available day but they say that i`ll get my result 3 months later which will be sept 2010 so will i am asking if i`m gonna make it in time to apply for the 2010 match and what if i started applying before my cs result come can i reach the programes i applied for and tell them that i passed to improve my chances.

 

[Sabio]

Better to be certified before applying

dear sabio,
i don`t know how to thank you, i`ll pray for you, god pless you,
i`ll take the cs in june 2010,the 1st available day but they say that i`ll get my result 3 months later which will be sept 2010 so will i am asking if i`m gonna make it in time to apply for the 2010 match and what if i started applying before my cs result come can i reach the programes i applied for and tell them that i passed to improve my chances.

Yes, you can apply in September before you get the results of the CS. In ERAS you can mention (Results Pending). When the results are passed you can then update your records and the ECFMG will automatically update your status.

However, I urge you to get the results before applying. Being ECFMG certified right from the beginning tremendously increases your chances of getting interviews.

If you are taking you CK in April you can still take your CS exam in May 15. If you do so you will get your results by July 14. If you take the exam from May 16 to July 17 you will get your results in September 15.
For more detailed CS results schedule visit this page
http://www.usmle.org/examinations/step2/step2cs_reporting.html#r2010

 

[ghaleb]

confused !!!

Yes, you can apply in September before you get the results of the CS. In ERAS you can mention (Results Pending). When the results are passed you can then update your records and the ECFMG will automatically update your status.

However, I urge you to get the results before applying. Being ECFMG certified right from the beginning tremendously increases your chances of getting interviews.

If you are taking you CK in April you can still take your CS exam in May 15. If you do so you will get your results by July 14. If you take the exam from May 16 to July 17 you will get your results in September 15.
For more detailed CS results schedule visit this page
http://www.usmle.org/examinations/step2/step2cs_reporting.html#r2010

what if i take the cs exam in july 15th and i get my results by sept. 15 , can i still able to apply for the match? or my chances will be reduced also . thankx

 

[Sabio]

Better first week

what if i take the cs exam in july 15th and i get my results by sept. 15 , can i still able to apply for the match? or my chances will be reduced also . thankx

It's preferred that you apply your papers within the first week of September. If you submit in September 15 you may lose some opportunities but still it's not totally a bad idea.