Prometic centers, identification question

[Eilat87]

So here's my dilemma.

I've registered and scheduled for both my COMLEX and USMLE exams.

The problem is the name on my scheduling permits are different from the forms of identification that I have.

I dropped my middle name (not legally, just kinda felt like doing it which I'm starting to think is a dumb idea) when I started med school and they have me under a slightly different name, a name without my middle name. But all my federal IDs (passport and driver's license) all have my middle name.

So what should I do?

I know it sounds convoluted but its basically like this:

Jacob G. Lin, legal name on my IDs

Jacob Lin, what the school and NBME and NBOME have me as.

Will this be a problem on test day?

Thanks

EDIT: You know what, I didn't drop my middle name, the school just somehow did it for me. So it wasn't my fault

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[ipizzy]

I don't know for sure, but I would hesitate to say that a middle name (or lack thereof) would be the deal breaker. At least I think that's how the TSA sees it - I never get stopped for only using my first and last name to purchase an airline ticket, while my IDs all have my middle name.

Call and ask?

Edit: now that I think of it, I think I registered for the MCAT with only my first and last name...it wasn't a problem

 

[Eilat87]

Thanks for the input.

Do you know if the social security # is on the paper we bring to the exams?

I mean if it is, then there shouldn't be an arguing since only one person can be attached to one SS#.

 

[Eilat87]

Nevermind.

I think I found my answer per the NBME site.

"The only acceptable differences are variations in capitalization; the presence of a middle name, middle initial or suffix on one document and its absence on the other; or the presence of a middle name on one and middle initial on the other."

 

[kaleerkalut]

Nevermind.

I think I found my answer per the NBME site.

"The only acceptable differences are variations in capitalization; the presence of a middle name, middle initial or suffix on one document and its absence on the other; or the presence of a middle name on one and middle initial on the other."

Would you mind posting the link because I'm having the same issue with my school? Thanks. 🙂

 

[Eilat87]

Would you mind posting the link because I'm having the same issue with my school? Thanks. 🙂

No link.

It was from the NBME scheduling permit.

If you scroll down to identification area, you'll see it.

 

[kaleerkalut]

No link.

It was from the NBME scheduling permit.

If you scroll down to identification area, you'll see it.

Thanks

 

[Eilat87]

Anyone know the NBOME policy for the COMLEX?

 

[Eilat87]

For anyone that wants to know. I called NBOME and they also said the middle name is of no importance.

Called the prometric site (in new york) as well and they said the same thing.

 

[Transposony]

Does anyone knows that you have to confirm the test date with the Prometric as mentioned at the time of booking? Is it absolutely necessary to confirm it . If I don't "confirm" it will I lose my spot ?
Thanks

 

[Eilat87]

Did you get the Appointment Confirmation email?

I believe if you got that then you're good.

 

[Transposony]

Did you get the Appointment Confirmation email?

I believe if you got that then you're good.

I did, Thanks🙂