ECFMG Certification

The University of California requires that prior to commencing training in an accredited graduate medical education program in this institution, you must show evidence of current certification by the ECFMG.

Direct your questions regarding ECFMG certification and examination to:

ECFMG
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
USA
215.386.5900
Web Site: http://www.ecfmg.org

USMLE Web site: http://www.usmle.org

Written Examinations Recognized by the Medical Board of California for Licensure

FLEX Component 1 + FLEX Component 2

NBME Parts I & II + FLEX Component 2

NBME Part I/USMLE Step 2 + FLEX Component 2
USMLE Step 1/NBME Part II + FLEX Component 2

USMLE Steps 1 & 2 + FLEX Component 2

NBME Parts I, II, and III (U.S. & Canadian graduates)

NBME Part I/USMLE Step 2 + NBME Part III (U.S. & Canadian graduates)
USMLE Step 1/NBME Part II + NBME Part III (U.S. & Canadian graduates)

NBME Part I/USMLE Step 2 + USMLE Step 3
USMLE Step 1/NBME Part II + USMLE Step 3

NBME Parts I & II + USMLE Step 3

FLEX Component 1 + USMLE Step 3

USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3

Qualifying Examination, Medical Council of Canada

Pre-1985 FLEX (Minimum FWA 75% achieved in one sitting)

State Board Examinations administered before June 1969

Written Examinations Recognized By Medical Board of California to Qualify Foreign Graduates to Begin Postgraduate Training*

FLEX Component 1

NBME Parts I & II

NBME Part I & USMLE Step 2

USMLE Step 1 & NBME Part II

USMLE Steps 1 & 2

Qualifying Examination, Medical Council of Canada

* Passing a recognized written exam is only one of the statutory prerequisites, and other restrictions may apply. Check with Division of Licensing staff regarding training eligibility.