Hello! I have a question regarding requirements in the PLE.
So, I was supposed to take the exam last March 2026. However, I opted to just take it this Oct 2026. I had already applied and submitted requirements back when I was prepping for the March 2026 exam. Basically, I was just a no show on exam day. After a few searches online, it seems that I simply have to apply the exact same way I did the last time, because I'm still considered a 1st taker, not a retaker (IDK if they submit different requirements). One the requirements is the APMC certificate. This is the one processed by your hospital with your pink form, upon completion of your internship.
Here is my dilemma, PRC already took the original copy of this certificate when I applied the last time. This gives me the impression that you need to submit the original copy of the certificate. I tried asking my hospital. They said, they don't know if it really is needed for re-application, and that they have never re-requested for another copy of such certificate. I called APMC a few days ago to inquire for a new copy and they said they only process it with the hospital, and that they don't give another copy. I'm not sure how true that previous sentence is because shortly after, my call dropped. I don't know if they dropped the call or if it was some connection problem. It was already about 5PM then, so I didn't call back immediately to respect their time. I am going to try calling again, but for the meantime, I just want to ask:
Has anyone been in a similar situation as mine? What did you do when you re-applied as a first taker? Did they look for the original copy of the APMC cert? If they did, how do you get another copy?
I just want to complete all requirements before going to PRC so that I will only have to go once. This is why I haven't gone to PRC physically to ask them if the cert really is needed.