Examinations

• Step 1 assesses whether medical school students or graduates understand and can apply important concepts of the sciences basic to the practice of medicine. Learn more
• Step 2 assesses whether medical school students or graduates can apply medical knowledge, skills and understanding of clinical science essential for provision of patient care under supervision. Learn more
  • Step 2 Clinical Knowledge. Learn more
  • Step 2 Clinical Skills. Learn more
    • Step 2 Clinical Skills Registration, Scheduling, & Test Centers. Learn more
• Step 3 assesses whether medical school graduates can apply medical knowledge and understanding of biomedical and clinical science essential for the unsupervised practice of medicine. Learn more

Orientation and Practice Materials

USMLE Step examination content descriptions are available in html and PDF at the links for each Step on the menu to the right. USMLE orientation materials, including software with practice test items, are available to download from the Orientations and Practice Materials page:

• 2008 USMLE Orientation and Practice Materials for Step 1, Step 2 (CK and CS), and Step 3. Learn more

Practice Session for Computer-based Tests

If you are a medical student or graduate whose application for Step 1, Step 2 CK, or Step 3 was processed and you received your Scheduling Permit, you are eligible to register for a Practice Session for that examination. Learn more