Credentials FCVS Verifies
FCVS obtains direct, primary source verification of credentials in the following categories:

Identity

• Either a certified birth certificate or original passport
• Photocopy of any name change documents
• Notarized FCVS affidavit including a photograph of applicant

Medical Education

• Official transcript of medical education
• Special FCVS form, completed by the dean/principal of the medical school
• Certified medical degree diploma (FCVS will have diploma certified by the issuing institution)
• Verification of Fifth Pathway, if applicable

Postgraduate Training (US and Canada)

• Internships
• Residencies
• Fellowships
• Research

Licensure Examination History

• Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX) Components 1 and 2
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Parts I, II, III
• National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) Parts 1, 2, 3 / COMLEX USA
• Pre-1985 FLEX (Federation Licensing Examination)
• Special Purpose Examination (SPEX)
• State Board Exams
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, 3

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certification

• Confirmation of ECFMG Certification (ECFMG Form 286-B)
• Photocopy of ECFMG Certificate

Board Action History

• FCVS obtains search results of the FSMB's Board Action Data Bank, a repository of physician disciplinary information, for each applicant. To ensure accuracy, a search is conducted each time credentials are forwarded.

ABMS Certifications

• FCVS obtains a search result of data provided by ABMS when available.