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2.5K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by  plasticsurgeon  
#1 ·
I have taken Sept-Oct-Nov slot for my step1 and submitted my credentials for verification to ECFMG this week.
However, on checking Prometric I find that till November all dates in all the nearest Prometric centers are already filled.
And considering that verification will take 6 weeks, I would be forced to extend my slot, which will screw up my study plan :scared:

Any one know a solution?? :confused:
 
#3 ·
Hi,
I have my documents still pending verification. My exam date set for the end of August...so I called ECFMG two weeks ago and I was told I can sit for the exam even when my document was still being verified! I always thought I needed to have the "Medical education credentials received and verified" from OASIS first. Anyone know anything about this? THanks.
 
#5 ·
I was planning to take step 1 by aug..i got my scheduling permit on last friday...i checked with prometric centre on friday itself, but then i was surprised to know that only 4 days of oct was free in my slot of aug-sep-oct!!! confirmed for oct 24..:(
 
#9 ·
I got my scheduling permit today. However all November blocks in Mumbai, India are full. But i have noted a interesting pattern. Initially only mon, tue, wed slot are available but around 1.5-2 months before the thu and fri slot also opens up. I hope the same happens for nov so i can take my date....