Prep for USMLEPrep for USMLE Forum
   Forum    Step 1  Step 2 CK Step 2 CS Step 3  Match  IMGs Resources Search




Prep4USMLE Forum » Residency Match » Match Support Forum



Previous Topic | Next Topic  Cal letter 


Login or Register to post messages 




Tags: california    
Rated:
  • 0/5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
(0 votes)
Author6 Posts
sophie02
Forum Newbie

Topics: 1
Posts: 2
05/25/08 - 09:56 PM       #1

Hi.
I have a question about the california letter.

I was reading the list of things needed to apply for the cal letter.
And it seems like you need a SSN and Step1, 2CK score.

I have a social security number. But haven't taken the steps yet.
Is Step score essential to apply for cal letter?

And how long does it take to get the cal letter once you apply for it?

Thank you.


robin082006
Forum Hero
avatar

Topics: 471
Posts: 5,123
05/26/08 - 09:59 AM       #2

You can apply now without scores.

But you get PTAL only if you passed step 1 and 2CK, scores must be requested to send directly from FSMB.

___________________
The Key to Succeed is Patience.

caduceus
Forum Guru
avatar

Topics: 120
Posts: 834
05/26/08 - 10:22 AM       #3

hey robin wanted to ask that..does ptal take place of lor?
now i am still waiting for ptal...
we need to submit lors to ecfmg before august 1st...
what to write for ptal then?can we mention that awaiting ptal?

___________________
its all about karma

robin082006
Forum Hero
avatar

Topics: 471
Posts: 5,123
05/26/08 - 11:33 AM       #4

caduceus_indya wrote:
hey robin wanted to ask that..does ptal take place of lor?
now i am still waiting for ptal...
we need to submit lors to ecfmg before august 1st...
what to write for ptal then?can we mention that awaiting ptal?


yes it is considered 4th LOR but in CA only

___________________
The Key to Succeed is Patience.

caduceus
Forum Guru
avatar

Topics: 120
Posts: 834
05/26/08 - 12:12 PM       #5

thanks dude...

plz reply to this query

we need to submit lors to ecfmg before august 1st...
what to write for ptal then?can we mention that awaiting ptal?


___________________
its all about karma

sophie02
Forum Newbie

Topics: 1
Posts: 2
05/26/08 - 07:28 PM       #6

thank you for the reply Robin.
I am planning to take the steps soon..
but I heard that it takes quite a long time to get accepted for the cal letter.
So I am applying for the letter now.

How long exactly does it take to get accepted?
and once I get the letter and the step scores, how long does it take to get PTAL?

What is the difference between "medical licensure for a graduate of an international medical school" and "PTAL".
To apply for "medical licensure for graduate of an international.." requires ECFMG certificate/status letter, and for "PTAL" requires step1,2CK scores...
I am confused...









Login or Register to post messages






show Similar forum topics

can letter writers fax rthe letter to ECFMG?
Thank you letter......need help
Thank you letter
Thank you letter
show Related resources













Contact us | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

Copyright @ Prep for USMLE. All rights reserved.