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Comprehensive guide to the United States Medical Licensing Examination, covering all three steps, scoring systems, eligibility, and recent changes.

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  1. 1What does USMLE stand for?
    United States Medical Licensing Examination
  2. 2Who sponsors the USMLE?
    The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
  3. 3How many steps are in the USMLE examination sequence?
    Three steps
  4. 4What is the purpose of the USMLE?
    Medical licensure in the United States
  5. 5When was the USMLE created?
    In the early 1990s (1992)
  6. 6Who is required to take the USMLE for medical licensure?
    Individuals with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
  7. 7Can DO graduates take the USMLE?
    Yes, they may take either COMLEX-USA or USMLE for medical licensure
  8. 8What exam is required for osteopathic licensure?
    COMLEX-USA
  9. 9What did the USMLE replace?
    The NBME Part Examination program and the FSMB Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX)
  10. 10When did the USMLE transition to computerized examination delivery?
    1999
  11. 11When was USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills added?
    2004
  12. 12When was USMLE Step 2 CS discontinued?
    January 2021 (suspended May 2020)
  13. 13Why was Step 2 CS discontinued?
    Due to COVID-19 pandemic and evolving medical education changes
  14. 14When did USMLE Step 1 transition to pass/fail scoring?
    January 2022 (announced February 2020)
  15. 15What was the scoring system for Step 1 before 2022?
    A three-digit numeric score ranging from 1 to 300
  16. 16What is USMLE Step 1?
    Assesses foundational medical science typically obtained during the first two years of medical school
  17. 17What is USMLE Step 2 CK?
    Evaluates the applicant's knowledge of clinical medicine
  18. 18What is USMLE Step 3?
    Assesses the application of clinical knowledge to patient management
  19. 19How many multiple-choice questions are in Step 1?
    280 questions
  20. 20How many blocks are the Step 1 questions divided into?
    Seven 40-question blocks
  21. 21How long does Step 1 take to complete?
    Eight hours
  22. 22What subjects are tested in Step 1?
    Anatomy, behavioral sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology
  23. 23What interdisciplinary areas are tested in Step 1?
    Genetics, aging, immunology, nutrition, molecular and cell biology
  24. 24Are epidemiology and medical ethics tested in Step 1?
    Yes, they are emphasized along with questions on empathy
  25. 25What was the passing score for Step 1 before pass/fail?
    196
  26. 26What was the national mean Step 1 score before pass/fail?
    Approximately 232
  27. 27What was the standard deviation for Step 1 scores?
    Approximately 19
  28. 28When were two-digit scores eliminated from Step 1 reports?
    2013
  29. 29How long is the Step 2 CK exam?
    9 hours in a single-day computer-based session
  30. 30How many blocks are in Step 2 CK?
    Eight one-hour blocks

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