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USMLE Step 2 CK

It notably underscores the importance of illness prevention and health promotion.

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Introduction

The USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) exam, conducted over a single day, assesses a medical student’s proficiency in applying clinical science knowledge, skills, and essential understanding crucial for supervised patient care. It notably underscores the importance of illness prevention and health promotion. The administration of this examination is facilitated by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

The criteria for eligibility to take the USMLE Step 2 CK are as follows:

  1. You should be a graduate of a medical school in the United States or Canada that has been accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), or you must be an officially enrolled medical student at one of these institutions.
  2. You must fulfill the qualifying standards established by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and either be a graduate of or a medical student formally enrolled in a medical school outside of the United States and Canada, as long as it is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
  3. Successful completion of USMLE Step 1 is a prerequisite for eligibility.

To initiate the application process for the USMLE Step 2 CK, you need to establish an account with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

After creating your account, proceed with the following steps:

  1. Sign in to your NBME account.
  2. Navigate to the “Apply for an Exam” section.
  3. Choose the “Step 2 CK” exam option.
  4. Thoroughly review the eligibility criteria and exam details.
  5. Fill out the application form.
  6. Submit your application and make the required payment.

The USMLE Step 2 CK exam incurs a fee of $1,000 for students undergoing testing within the United States. For those testing outside of the United States, an international test delivery surcharge of $220 applies. Beyond the exam fee, there are additional expenses associated with taking

the USMLE Step 2 CK, encompassing:

  1. Travel and accommodation expenses for students necessitating travel to the examination site.
  2. The cost of review materials and courses.
  3. Application fees for residency programs.

The overall cost of Step 2 CK may vary based on factors such as your location, expenditure on review materials, and the number of residency programs to which you apply.

Exam Pattern for USMLE Step 2 CK

USMLE Step 2 CK follows a 9-hour examination format, comprising eight blocks, each lasting 60 minutes. Each block presents up to 40 questions, and the total number of questions in the entire exam does not exceed 318. The exam includes a 45-minute break and an optional 15-minute tutorial. Additional breaks can be taken by completing blocks ahead of schedule. The assessment focuses on a medical student’s ability to apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for supervised patient care, with a particular emphasis on illness prevention and health promotion.

Regarding attempts for the USMLE Step 2 CK, candidates are allowed a maximum of four attempts. If a candidate is unable to pass the exam after four attempts, they are ineligible to apply for any subsequent steps in the USMLE sequence. This regulation, implemented in 2021 by the USMLE Composite Committee, aims to uphold the integrity of the exam and align more closely with the attempt restrictions established by the majority of state medical boards.

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