Reminder: Deadline Dates for the 2008 USMLE Step 3 Applications and Supporting Documents

All applications for the USMLE Step 3 - 2008 application cycle must be received by September 5, 2008 at 5 pm Central Time. All supporting documents (i.e., Certification of Identity forms, post graduate training forms and board approvals from ID, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NY) must be received not later than September 12, 2008 at 5 pm central time. Applicants for DC, MO and WI should immediately contact the state board to know that status of their Step 3 application.

Welcome to the FSMB's online registration for the USMLE Step 3.

To utilize the FSMB's online registration for Step 3 you will need:

• ACCESS TO A COMPUTER WITH A PRINTER: The computer must have one of the following web browsers installed: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or Netscape Navigator 6.x or higher. The printer is necessary to print and then mail the required forms, e.g., the Certification of Identity form.
• A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD: A Visa or Master Card will be necessary to submit payment for the Step 3 Online Application.
• AN E-MAIL ADDRESS: This will be the primary means for FSMB to communicate with you regarding your application.

If you do not have each of these items listed above, you will have to complete a paper application.

Before you begin the online registration process, you should familiarize yourself with both the USMLE Bulletin of Information and the USMLE Step 3 Content Description. Your signature on the Certification of Identity page you will submit signifies that you meet all USMLE and state-specific eligibility requirements, have read the Bulletin of Information and agree to abide by the policies and procedures it describes.

You should also review the Frequently Asked Questions on this website before beginning online registration for Step 3. If you have questions that are not answered by the materials on this website or the USMLE Bulletin, please contact FSMB at 817/868-4041 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday or you may email us at usmle@fsmb.org.

At the end of your registration for USMLE Step 3 you will be asked if you would like to create a FCVS profile using your Step 3 information. This is strictly voluntary. If you are going to apply for licensure with a board that is an "accepting" board of FCVS profiles, it may be beneficial to you to create your FCVS profile now. [ FAQ on FCVS ]