| 06/18/04 - 01:02 AM  
 
   
 
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New Policy Effective June 14, 2004 Official source: www.ecfmg.org/news/jun1404.html
The two changes are: Effective June 14, 2004, IMGs who have passed an English test will not be required to revalidate expired English test dates in order to enter GME; an IMG's most recent passing performance on the English test will be valid for the purpose of entry into GME, regardless of the length of time that has passed between the passing performance and the program start date. (Until June 14, 2004, the English test date is valid for 2 years from the most recent date of passing performance. This means that an IMG must enter an ACGME-accredited program on or before the English test "valid through" date listed on the Certificate.) Effective June 14, 2004, IMGs who passed the ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA®) during the 3-year period before the implementation of USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (Step 2 CS) on June 14, 2004 will not be required to revalidate expired CSA dates before entering GME. These individuals may enter GME regardless of the length of time that has passed between their passing performance and the program start date. (Until June 14, 2004, the CSA test date is valid for 3 years from the most recent date of passing performance. This means that an IMG must enter an ACGME-accredited program on or before the CSA "valid through" date listed on the Certificate.)
Therefore, effective June 14, 2004, the English test "valid through" date on the Standard ECFMG Certificate can be disregarded for IMGs who are entering GME on or after June 14, 2004, the effective date of the changes. Additionally, the CSA "valid through" date can be disregarded for IMGs who passed the CSA on or after June 14, 2001. Beginning June 14, 2004, these IMGs can request stickers, to be affixed to the Standard ECFMG Certificate. The permanent validation sticker will indicate that the English test date (and CSA date, if applicable) is no longer subject to expiration. See How to Request Permanent Validation Stickers
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| shevsiong Forum Newbie
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| | 07/01/04 - 11:39 AM  
 
   
 
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i have taken my steps 1 and 2 early this year, and will take step 2 cs in september, will i need to take toefl as requirement for ecfmg certification? thanks
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| | 07/01/04 - 11:46 AM  
 
   
 
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will take step 2 cs in september, will i need to take toefl as requirement for ecfmg certification? No! You do not need to take the TOEFL. Please check with the official source.
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| mansun7177 Forum Newbie
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| | 08/19/04 - 10:08 AM  
 
   
 
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I will be taking step 1 and step 2 CS soon. Already passed step 2CK. I am confused regarding the new rule.....do we still have to take TOEFL to get ECFMG certification?? Do we get assessed for English as part of step 2 CS? please answer... Thanks
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| shevsiong Forum Newbie
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| | 08/22/04 - 09:48 PM  
 
   
 
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no need totake toefl to be ecfmg certified.
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| drsury Forum Newbie
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| | 10/26/04 - 11:19 PM  
 
   
 
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Hi, is it essential to pass TOEFL for entering residency. I know that for ECFMG certification u dont need TOEFL/ Do we need TOEFL for J1 visa. i gave TOEFL 4yrs back.It is expired. So please let me know if i shud retake if TOEFL is a necessity
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| alice8 Forum Guru
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| | 10/26/04 - 11:23 PM  
 
   
 
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Some of programs have the requirement for passing TOEFL for IMGs, and fortunately only few of them have that requirement.. For the ECFMG certification or entering to a program in general speaking, you do not have to pass, retake the TOEFL. Good Luck
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| Mostafa Forum Newbie
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| | 06/20/05 - 02:38 AM  
 
   
 
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i really need to know the eleven states that allow step 3 before the onset of residency,
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| cgr2005 Forum Senior

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| | 09/11/05 - 10:38 PM  
 
   
 
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The USMLE step 2cs replaces the need for TOEFL. TOEFL is no longer necessary for ECFMG certification. CGR
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