Following are the fees for ECFMG services that applicants encounter most frequently while pursuing ECFMG Certification and entry into U.S. programs of graduate medical education. Other fees may apply. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice.
Selected Fees | How to Make a Payment | Payment Policy
| Service | Fee(s) | How to Apply | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $695 - Examination Fee + International Test Delivery Surcharge, if testing outside the United States and Canada |
on-line using IWA | Examination Requirements Fees |
| Step 2 CK | $695 - Examination Fee + International Test Delivery Surcharge, if testing outside the United States and Canada |
on-line using IWA | Examination Requirements Fees |
| Step 2 CS | $1,200 - Examination Fee | on-line using IWA | Examination Requirements Fees |
| Extension of Eligibility Period (Step 1/Step 2 CK only) | $50 per exam | on-line using IWA or use Form 176 |
Eligibility Period Extension |
| Step 2 CS Rescheduling Fee | $0 - $400 (depending on date of cancellation) | on-line using Step 2 CS Calendar and Scheduling | Rescheduling for Step 2 CS |
| USMLE Transcript - Paper | $50 per request form (up to ten transcripts) | Form 172 (requests from individuals)* Form 173 (requests from institutions) * ERAS Applicants: Do not use this form to request/pay for transmission of your USMLE transcript via ERAS. Instead, logon to MyERAS. |
Requesting USMLE Transcripts Official USMLE Transcripts and Providing Scores to Third Parties in the USMLE Bulletin of Information |
| USMLE Transcript – Electronic Transmission for ERAS | $60 per ERAS season | on-line at MyERAS | USMLE Transcript at the ECFMG ERAS website |
| ECFMG Exam Chart | $50 per request form (up to three copies) | Form 184 | Form 184 |
| ECFMG CSA History Chart | $50 per request form (up to ten copies) | Form 297 | CSA Performance History |
| Score Recheck (Step 1/Step 2 CK/Step 2 CS) | $55 per exam | Form 265 | Score Rechecks |
| ERAS Token | $75 | on-line using OASIS | ERAS Token Request |
| ERAS – Electronic Transmission of USMLE Transcript | $60 per ERAS season | on-line at MyERAS | USMLE Transcript at the ECFMG ERAS website |
| EVSP Application for J-1 Visa Sponsorship | $200** ** An additional $100 fee, payable to the Department of Homeland Security, is required of initial applicants for J-1 sponsorship. |
Application Materials for Initial or Continuation of Sponsorship | Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (J-1 Visa) |
| CVS Verification to State Medical Licensing Authority | $25 | on-line using CVS ON-LINE or Form 282A-SB | CVS - State Medical Boards |
When applying for an exam or service:
For complete information on ECFMG's payment policy and methods of payment, refer to Payment in the ECFMG Information Booklet.