PATHOLOGY:



This part contains all the links to USMLE exams which might be of help to an IMG to get high scores. To get into a residency program nowadays you need to get at least get 80+ on USMLE steps 1, 2 and 3, and to have passed the
CSA
and the english test or TOEFL. You will then be given an "ECFMG certificate" that will serve as your initial license for medicine that you can use during internship.To get an idea about USMLE type questions click here
Listed below are the the organization you will need to contact for information brochures/application materials:
ECFMG
3624 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
Tel# 215-386-5900
For general inquiries about the USMLE contact:
USMLE Secretariat
3750 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3190 USA
Tel # 215-590-9600
          
For general medical licensure in the US or step 3 inquiries you need to contact FSMB at the adress below
. For FAQs on Step 3 click here and for information of the computer testing click here. There is also a computer test locator at Sylvan Prometric to find out the nearest computer exam center at your location.
Department of Examination Services
400 Fuller Wiser Rd. Ste 300
Euless, TX 76039-3855 USA
817-571-2949
The steps 1 and 2 costs $495 dollars each and the english test $40. To get the test schedules click here
A couple of IMG websites have great tips on the USMLE Junaid's USMLE School contains tips on how to study, what to study, and includes some examples and is pretty detailed. There are also forums on USMLE like on the
S2S medical site
or USMLE Page where you can post questions about USMLE. You might also want to find out about the USMLE performance data here. Lastly it would be best if you check out all IMG sites here or if you are still at a loss, join the private club at yahoo by emailing jc_img here.
REVIEW COURSES
HELPFUL BOOKS TO READ:

First Aid for the USMLE
Vikas Bushnan, Tao Lee& Cnirag Amin
Appleton & Lange

Prescription for the Boards
Breaden, Denenburg

NMSR Review for step 1 and 2
Williams and Wilkins

STUDY SITES



SPECIALTY LINKS
PATHOLOGY:
USMLE/CSA
IMPORTANT APPLICATION AND STUDY SITES
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Search for books using amazon bookstore's search function in here! Medical reviewers that you will use in your studies.
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Or use the search function at Barnes and Nobles bookstore for your USMLE book search and compare prices.
BOOK SEARCH FUNCTIONS!!