USMLE™ News
Step 1 - Delay in Score Reporting in 2013
( March 27, 2013 )
Most score reporting of Step 1 results occurs within four weeks of testing. However, because of
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Clarification on completing the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) patient note
( January 02, 2013 )
As described in the Step 2 CS Content Description and General Information booklet, examinees s
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Changes to USMLE procedures for reporting scores
( December 26, 2012 )
As previously reported, the USMLE program has begun the process of eliminating the reporting o
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Change in the performance standard of the Step 2 CS examination
( December 21, 2012 )
The Step 2 Committee decided to increase the performance levels required to receive a passing
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Step 3 - Delay in Score Reporting in 2013
( November 28, 2012 )
The target date for reporting scores for most USMLE Step 3 examinees testing the week of Febru
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Step 3 - Changes to Step 3 examination in 2013
( November 28, 2012 )
Changes to the USMLE Step 3 examination are scheduled to take place no earlier than 2014.
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Step 2 CS - Test-taking Reminders for Examinees
( November 06, 2012 )
In December 2011, USMLE announced a number of changes to the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam
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Step 2 CS - Review of Minimum Passing Performance
( September 25, 2012 )
The Step 2 Committee is scheduled to review the minimum passing level for the USMLE Step 2 Cli
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Step 2 CK - Change in Minimum Passing Requirements
( June 14, 2012 )
At its June 2012 meeting, the Step 2 Committee conducted an in-depth review of standards for U
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Step 2 CK - Change in Schedule for Score Reporting and Number of Items
( June 07, 2012 )
Beginning in August 2012, modifications to the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge examination wil
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Step 2 CK – Review of Minimum Passing Score
( April 27, 2012 )
At its June 1010 meeting, the Step 2 Committee conducted an in-depth review of standards for U
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Step 3 - Update on Planned Changes to Examination
( April 11, 2012 )
The USMLE Composite Committee and USMLE parent organizations have approved plans to change the
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STEP 2 CS - Changes to STEP2 CS Exam
( December 23, 2011 )
Several changes are intended for the STEP2 CS exam beginning June 17, 2012. These include c
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STEP 3 - Changes to STEP 3 MCQS & CCS
( November 30, 2011 )
In mid-February 2012, the number of multiple choice questions (MCQs) in STEP3 will decrease from
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STEP 3 - Higher Minimum Passing Score Requirement
( October 21, 2011 )
As of November 1, 2011, the minimum passing three-digit score for STEP 3 has been increased from
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All Steps - New Attempt Limit for USMLE Exams
( August 25, 2011 )
Starting January 1st, 2012, all new examinees will have a six-attempt limit to pass an
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All Steps - New Rules on Repeating USMLE Exams
( August 11, 2011 )
Starting January 1st, 2012, all examinees will be limited to three attempts within a 1
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Step 2 CK – Change in Number of Items / Delay in Score Reporting
( June 16, 2011 )
Starting around August 3, Step 2 CK examinations will begin a transition period in which the numb
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Step 2 CK – New Question Formats
( June 15, 2011 )
Starting in August 2011, the Step 2 CK examination will include two new question formats: items t
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USMLE Changes Score Reporting Procedures
( May 04, 2011 )
USMLE transcripts reported through the ERAS reporting system will no longer include two-digit sco
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STEP 2 CS – Examinees Required to Type Patient Notes Beginning in July
( January 19, 2011 )
Starting July 17, 2011, all Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examinees will be required to type the pa
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Step 3 – Delay in Step 3 exam score reporting
( January 11, 2011 )
Step 3 results are usually available within four weeks after testing. Due to test item modificati
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Step 2 CK - Delay in Step 2 Score Reporting
( June 29, 2010 )
Step 2 CK results are usually available within four weeks after testing. Due to test item modific
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Step 2 CK – Change in Minimum Passing Score
( June 17, 2010 )
Effective July 1, 2010, the USMLE Step 2 Committee raised the minimum passing three-digit score f
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USMLE to Cease Acceptance of Fifth Pathway Certificates in 2017
( May 04, 2010 )
The USMLE program will no longer accept Fifth Pathway certificates to meet Step 3 eligibility req
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Step 1 - Change in number of items/Delay in score reporting
( March 23, 2010 )
Step 1 exam will reflect a change in the number of test items from 336 to 322 on or around May 15
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Step 2 CS examinees will be required to type patient notes on a computer
( March 18, 2010 )
Beginning in mid-2011, all examinees taking the Step 2 CS examination will be required to type th
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Graphical Feedback Available For Both Passing and Failing Step 2CS Examinees
( August 07, 2009 )
Starting on August 19, 2009, all examinees who take the USMLE Step 2 CS exam will receive graphic
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Step 2 CK Examination Change in Number of Items/Delay in Score Reporting
( July 16, 2009 )
The Step 2 CK exam will reflect a change in the number of test items from 368 to 352. This modifi
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USMLE and Biometric Identity Management System (BIMS)
( June 30, 2009 )
The BIMS approach to USMLE test taking will occur in many test center locations occurring on or a
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Comprehensive Review of USMLE - Update
( June 22, 2009 )
Three organizations (ECFMG, FSMB, and NBME)have recently endorsed the USMLE Composite Committee’s
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Information about USMLE and Influenza
( June 16, 2009 )
As indicated by the WHO (World Health Organization), the current phase of alert for influenza is
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Migration of Step 1 Examination to New Software
( March 30, 2009 )
Starting May 2009, a new software version of the Step 1 Examination will occur. The expected date
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Headphone and Volume Check During Tutorial
( January 26, 2009 )
USMLE test takers have the opportunity to do a audio headphone and volume check before they begin th
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New Software for Computer-Based USMLE
( January 22, 2009 )
Starting in March 2009, a new version of software for computer-based USMLE Step 3 exams will take
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Future Change in Step 3 Requirements for Graduates of LCME and AOA accredited- Medical Schools
( October 24, 2008 )
A new change in Step 3 eligibility requirements is expected to occur in the near future. The current
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Additional Feedback for Those Who Fail Step 2 CS
( September 25, 2008 )
Starting October 8, 2008, test takers who fail the Step 2 CS component of the USMLE will now receive
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Updated Calculator Function in New Software for Step 2 CK
( August 20, 2008 )
As of January 2009, a problem involving the Step 2 CK calculator function has been identified, updat
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