05-01-2011, 10:03 AM
hello, my friends
well, I asked this question several days ago.
I called NBME whether I can retake USMLEs that I already passed after 7 years.
Actually, I passed all usmle including step 3, however, the score was not good.
i passed step 1,2 in 2007 and step 3 in 2008.
I didn't match . So, I am planning to do PLAN B, that is , retaking USMLE doing my residency in my country.
I sent my question to NBME, they sent one website address as follows, however, I couldn't catch those words is appropriate for my situation.
So, please give me the right answer and help me.
Thank you in advance
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http://www.usmle.org/General_Information...ml#retakes
Retakes
If you fail or do not complete a Step or Step Component and want to retake it, you must reapply by submitting a new application and fee.
For the computer-based examinations (Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3), you may take the failed or incomplete examination no more than four times within a 12-month period.
For Step 2 CS, you may take the failed or incomplete evaluation no more than three times within a 12-month period.
If you pass a Step or Step Component, you are not allowed to retake it, except to comply with the time limit of a medical licensing authority for the completion of all Steps or a requirement imposed by another authority recognized by the USMLE program for this purpose. The medical licensing authority must provide information indicating that you are an applicant for licensure in that jurisdiction; have fulfilled all requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction; are eligible for licensure except for the out-of-date examination; and have completed the full USMLE sequence, including Step 3. Information regarding retakes allowed to comply with a requirement imposed by a recognized authority other than a medical licensing authority is provided at the time of exam application using ECFMG's Interactive Web Applications (IWA).
If you are repeating a Step or Step Component because of a time limit, you may apply to retake the examination only after the applicable time limit has expired. An exception to the policy of requiring the time limit to expire before applying to retake a previously passed Step or Step Component can be granted if, at the time of application and testing:
you are currently enrolled in an LCME- or AOAaccredited medical school program leading to the MD or DO degree;
you have previously passed Step 1 and/or Step 2 but have not passed Step 3;
you are expected to graduate from the medical school program six or more years after the date you first passed Step 1 and/or Step 2; and
you are otherwise eligible to retake the examination.
The number of attempts allowed to pass each Step or Step Component and the time allowed to complete all Steps vary among jurisdictions (see Special Note: Multiple Attempts). To obtain specific information, you should contact the medical licensing authority in the jurisdiction where you intend to apply for medical licensure or the FSMB for eligibility requirements for Step 3.