As an enrolled student in the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine program, you have the option to take the USMLE examinations, in addition to the COMLEX examinations. Please be advised the USMLE examinations are not a requirement for graduation from the CHSU Osteopathic Medicine program or any other osteopathic medical college.
It is strongly recommended that you first take the COMLEX Exams prior to taking the USMLE Step Exams. Passing all the required COMLEX examinations are requirements to fulfill the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at CHSU.
Eligibility Requirements
At the time you submit your application and when you take the exam, you must be officially enrolled in the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine program. If you are dismissed or withdraw(n) from CHSU-COM, you are not eligible to take the USMLE examination.
Information pertaining to the USMLE examinations and registration can be found on the NBME webpage.
The Application Process
In order to take the USMLE Step 1 examination, the following must be completed:
- Complete and Submit the online application
- Print out the "Certification of Identification and Authorization Form"
- Pay the fee for the examination
after that.....
- NBME will add your name to the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine roster
- Students will need to affix a 2x2 inch photo on the form, sign and check the first box authorizing the NBME to accept online services
- Email the form to registrar@chsu.edu to certify your enrollment at CHSU-COM
- The Registrar's office will email the completed form to NBME for processing
- NBME will notify you by email about the progress of your registration
Please note: The Verification of Identification and Authorization form submitted to NBME from the Registrar's Office is on kept on file by NBME for 5 years. If you submitted this form for the Step 1 exam, you do not need to submit the form again to sit for the Step 2 exam.