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The USMLE®, or the United States Medical Licensing Examination® program, is owned by two entities: the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®).
The USMLE assesses an examinee’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills.
Assesses an examinee’s ability to understand and apply important concepts of the sciences basic to the practice of medicine, with special emphasis on principles and mechanisms underlying health, disease, and modes of therapy.
Step 1 Format & Length:
7 x 60-minute blocks | 8-hour testing session | Up to 280 items
Assesses an examinee’s ability to apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision and includes emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
Step 2 CK Format & Length:
8 x 60-minute blocks | 9-hour testing session | Up to 318 items
Assess the knowledge and skills of physicians who are assuming independent responsibility for providing general medical care to patients, with emphasis on patient management in ambulatory settings.
Step 3 Format & Length:
Day 1: 6 x 60-minute blocks | 7-hour testing session | Up to 232 items
Day 2: 6 x 45-minute blocks | 9-hour testing session | Up to 180 items and 13 case simulations
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