18. What if my English test date expires?

Passing performance on the English language proficiency test is valid for two years from the date passed for the purpose of entering an accredited program of graduate medical education in the United States. If your English test date has expired, you may not enter such a program until you revalidate your English test date. You can revalidate your English test date for an additional two-year period by achieving a score acceptable to ECFMG on the TOEFL exam and submitting a TOEFL Acceptance Request Form with the appropriate fee to ECFMG.

Revalidation of the Certificate for Entering Graduate Medical Education. Two of the exam dates on the Standard ECFMG Certificate are subject to expiration for the purpose of entering graduate medical education programs. The English test date is valid for two years from the most recent date of passing performance. The Clinical Skills Assessment date is valid for three years from the most recent date of passing performance.

If the English test date on your Standard ECFMG Certificate has expired, you must take the TOEFL exam and achieve a score acceptable to ECFMG before you can enter a program of graduate medical education. If the CSA date on your Standard ECFMG Certificate has expired, you must pass another CSA before you can enter a program of graduate medical education. Once you meet these exam requirements, ECFMG will mail your revalidation sticker for the appropriate exam. You must attach the revalidation sticker to your Standard ECFMG Certificate, following the instructions that accompany the sticker. Each revalidation sticker is unique and includes the same Identification Number that is on your Standard ECFMG Certificate.

If your English test and / or CSA dates expire before your Standard ECFMG Certificate is issued, you may revalidate these dates, as described above, prior to becoming certified by ECFMG. In this event, the English test / CSA valid through dates on your Standard ECFMG Certificate will reflect your most recent passing performances on these exams.

"MIG" wrote:
Is not that right that TOEFL will not be needed anymore , so why to retake it ? sorry for missunderstanding. i took toefl april 2003 but will be trying to match in 2005 , i did not tak step 2 ck or cs yet , will i be requered to retake toefl again.