Announcements
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Moving forward: The Step 1 P/F score reporting policy change and revitalization of Step 2 Clinical Skills examination
Posted: November 02, 2020
The USMLE® program recognizes that the upcoming score reporting change for Step 1 (pass/fail) and the suspension of the Step 2 Clinical Skills examination have created new questions for medical students, faculty, and state board members. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work diligently on these two important issues. As work progresses, we are committed to providing monthly updates on these and ...
Step 3 – delay in score reporting
Posted: October 21, 2020
If you need to receive your Step 3 score before March 17, 2021 it is recommended that you take the exam no later than December 31, 2020.
Necessary annual modifications to the test item pool will result in a delay in reporting Step 3 scores for examinees who test in early 2021. The target date for reporting scores for most examinees testing in January...
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Step 1 and Step 2 CK – score delays in 2021
Posted: October 07, 2020
Most Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores are reported within 3-4 weeks of testing. However, because of necessary annual modifications to the test item pools, delays occur for examinees who test at certain times of the year.
Please be aware that examinees testing during the following dates may experience delays in score reporting:
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Temporary USMLE® Step 3 Eligibility Requirements Are in Effect
Posted: September 03, 2020
Updated: September 03, 2020
The temporary eligibility requirements, applicable to examinees who have not yet passed the Step 2 CS, are in effect within the Step 3 registration system starting Sept. 3, 2020 at 1 p.m. U.S. Central Time.
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New practice materials and helpful information for Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams now available
Posted: August 13, 2020
Updated practice materials are available for examinees planning to take the Step 1 exam on or after October 20, 2020 and for examinees planning to take Step 2 CK on or after November 11, 2020.
Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Content Distribution Changes
Posted: July 20, 2020
Updated: July 20, 2020
Content distribution changes on Step 1 and Step 2 CK will start being implemented in October and November 2020.
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USMLE Policy Changes Announced
Change to pass/fail score reporting for Step 1
Change to USMLE attempt limit
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The United States Medical Licensing Examination ® (USMLE®) is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the U.S. The USMLE assesses a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care.
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