ECFMG certification

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Chalo1986

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This one is for the IMGs, when would be a good time to change your ecfmg certification status in ERAS? I just got my last score today, in the score report page it says I've completed all that is needed to get the certificate, but no change whatsoever on the Oasis part of my profile about Ecfmg certification, should I wait?? Kind of in a hurry because I want to apply to a last batch of programs that required the certificate...

PS: my credentials are verified

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From what I heard it usually takes approximately 2 weeks until you get your certificate, after all the paperwork is done.
 
PS: my credentials are verified

Did the red message pop up in OASIS stating you've completed all reqs and the certificate would be issued? if you got your step results today and all is verified, it should be there. It'll disappear in 24-48hrs. but that's essentially the key there.

I waited a couple of days (literally, 2 days) until OASIS showed the actual date sent in the "Medical Education Credentials and Standard ECFMG Certificate" tab (25aug, although it showed up on OASIS on the 27th). The issue date was the very same day I got the CK results; however I just wanted to be on the safe side. You'll also get an email from Fedex which'll say a package has been picked up going your way (if you live outside the US) so that'll be further confirmation, provided myERAS only asks for month/year (not the actual date).
 
Help! My ecfmg certificate has just been updated, but the date of issuing is october, and I placed it as september on my eras profile,should I change it?
PS: any answer is greatly appreciated
 
You can change it anytime if you want.

No one will ever notice or care.

Might as well update it (why not?) but again this isn't an issue either way. Programs will be able to see your ECFMG report, with the date right on it.
 
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