What is the CS exam like? Description of Step 2 CS: Step 2 CS is a one-day test that resembles a typical workday in a clinic and other settings. You will examine eleven or twelve "standardized patients"?people trained to portray real patients.
How much time do you have?You will be given 15 minutes for these encounters, and during the encounters, you are expected to establish rapport with the standardized patients, elicit pertinent historical information, perform focused physical exam, communicate effectively, and document findings and diagnostic impressions.
After each encounter, you will be given 1o minutes to record a patient note, including pertinent history and physical exam findings, diagnostic impressions, and plans for further evaluation if necessary.
The cases will cover common and important situations that a physician is likely to encounter in common medical practice in clinics, doctors' offices, emergency departments, and hospital settings in the United States.
Where can I take the CS? The current test centers include -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Atlanta, Georgia
Los Angeles, California
Chicago, Illinois
Houston, Texas
How much does it cost?Current Examination Fee - $1,200
How to apply?on-line using IWA
https://secure2.ecfmg.org/emain.asp?app=iwa What is the step 2 CS eligibility period?When you are registered for Step 2 CS, you are assigned a 12-month eligibility period that begins on the date that the processing of your application is completed. Your eligibility period will be listed on your Step 2 CS scheduling permit. You must take the exam during your eligibility period. You can schedule a testing appointment for any available date in your eligibility period. Once your eligibility period is assigned, it cannot be changed. Although you cannot change your assigned eligibility period, you can reschedule a testing appointment for a different date within your eligibility period, subject to availability.
How to reschedule my test?There is no fee to cancel a scheduled testing appointment; the fee, if applicable, is due at the time of rescheduling. However, the date that you cancel your appointment, using Eastern Time in the United States, will determine whether you pay a rescheduling fee and the amount of this fee.
If you cancel more than 14 calendar days before (but not including) your scheduled test date, there is no fee to reschedule.
If you cancel during the 14-day period before (but not including) your scheduled test date, your fee will be $150 when you reschedule.
If you miss your scheduled testing appointment without canceling, your fee will be $400 when you reschedule.
If you are unable to keep your scheduled testing appointment, you should cancel your appointment as soon as possible to avoid a rescheduling fee, regardless of whether you are ready to reschedule.
