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Registration & Records FAQs

What is the best way to contact the Registrar?
How do I request a transcript?
What do I do if I am summoned for Jury Duty?
How do I get a letter of good standing?
How do I officially change my name?
How do I sign up for non-medical school classes at Northwestern University?
Where can I get my USMLE application certified?
How do I change my third year clerkship schedule?
Where can I view my schedule, grades and narrative evaluations?
Where can I complete the on-line evaluation of my required clerkships?
I am applying for an externship and need the Registrar to complete a portion of my form.

What is the best way to contact the Registrar?
The Registrar is located in the Office of Medical Education (Ward 1-003). The Registrar makes every attempt to maintain an open door policy. For your convenience, questions and concerns may be e-mailed to the Registrar. The Registrar may also be reached by phone (312/503-1369 or 312/503-4070 or fax 312/503-0715).

How do I request a transcript?
For an official/unofficial transcript, you may use the online service request form. Official transcripts bear a seal and a signature of authenticity. Unofficial transcripts do not. The release of transcripts requires your signature (original or electronic). These requests can be submitted electronically only if an electronic signature is used. All other requests must be faxed, mailed or personally submitted to the address listed on the form. Transcript requests should be processed within three business days of receipt.

What do I do if I am summoned for Jury Duty?
On occasion, medical students will receive summons to serve as jurors either locally or from their home jurisdiction. If you feel you are unable to fulfill this civic obligation due to enrollment in a class or clerkship, please complete the service request form and attach the summons.

How do I get a letter of good standing?
You may fill out the online service request form. These letters are produced within three business days of request. They may be picked up in the Office of Medical Education or they may be sent out to designated addresses.

How do I officially change my name?
Submit a written request. The Registrar must make copies of your original. The Registrar will process the name change across the University records systems.

How do I sign up for non-medical school classes at Northwestern University?
Contact the Medical School Registrar who will provide a dual registration form for you to complete. The Registrar has a schedule of available Kellogg classes. Please refer to SCS website for course offerings and availability.

Where can I get my USMLE application certified?
1. Complete your portion of the USMLE form.
2. Attach a picture of yourself and submit to the Registrar along with the USMLE form.
3. Unless otherwise specified, the form will be completed and mailed to the USMLE within three business days of receipt.

How do I change my third year clerkship schedule?
Contact the Medical School Registrar if you are interested in changing the time or location of a third year clerkship rotation. The Registrar maintains a waiting list and will notify you as to availability.

Where can I view my schedule, grades and narrative evaluations?
Click here to view your schedule and post evaluations. https://fsmweb.northwestern.edu/weinberg/ce/login.cfm

Where can I complete the on-line evaluation of my required clerkships?
Click here to complete your clerkship evaluations. https://fsmweb.northwestern.edu/weinberg/ce/login.cfm

Complete the service request form and attach it to your application. Note whether an accompanying Letter of Good Standing and/or Verification of Malpractice Insurance is necessary. Mark appropriately if an actual Certificate of Malpractice Coverage is necessary.

How do I change my third year clerkship schedule?
Contact the Medical School Registrar (reiffman@northwestern.edu) if you are interested in changing the time or location of a third year clerkship rotation. The Registrar maintains a waiting list and will notify you as to availability.

Where can I view my schedule, grades and narrative evaluations?
Click here to view your schedule and post evaluations.

Where can I complete the on-line evaluation of my required clerkships?
Click here to link to clerkship evaluations.

I am applying for an externship and need the Registrar to complete a portion of my form.
Complete the Service Request form. Note whether an accompanying Letter of Good Standing and/or Verfication of Malpractice Insurance is neccessary. Mark appropriately if an actual Certificate of Malpractice Coverage is neccessary.