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United States Medical Licensing Examination Step I: Application Procedures University of Michigan Medical School

Application: 	To apply for Step I students must go to the http://www.nbme.org/programs/usmle.asp website and click on link NBME Licensing Examination Services Website

	Log on to the application site as a first time user.

	Read the entire section before completing your application. The NBME USMLE Step I online application consists of two parts. Part A is submitted online, and Part B must be printed out, and brought to OSP.

	Complete and submit Part A online. Part A asks for: 	biographic information – make sure you use upper and lower case for your name and address, also use the name on your government issued identification; 	a choice of Step; 	eligibility period – we recommend you sign up for period: April 1- June 30, 2006; 	region; and 	whether you are requesting test accommodations. Once completed, print the summary page for your records. NBME will send you an email confirming receipt of the online section the following business day.

	Click on “Application Form – Part B” to print Part B.

	Fill out Part B completely and submit, with a photo of yourself and a CHECK for $470.00 for the application fee, to OSP front desk. Please note the application fee should be paid online by credit card. OSP will authorize your application and mail it to NBME. Keep in mind that the examination fee is due upon application submission to OSP.

Registration: Upon receipt of your application, NBME will: 	Verify your eligibility and process your registration. 	Notify you by email or letter about any problems and resolve them when you respond. 	Send, (or email you an electronic) Scheduling Permit when your registration is complete.

	Contact Prometric® online or by telephone to schedule your testing appointment (follow the instructions on your Scheduling Permit). Keep in mind that most students take between 4-5 weeks to prepare for the examination. Prometric will give you a confirmation number and the test center address and phone number.

	Confirm your test date online at www.prometric.com. You can print your testing appointment information from the website.

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