The co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and NBME, have announced that the USMLE program will reduce the number of Step exam administrations each year beginning in 2028. This exam administration model, which the USMLE program calls Designated Testing Dates, is designed to further strengthen exam security, uphold the integrity of the assessments and support fairness.
In this section, you will find:
USMLE Designated Testing Dates Announcements
USMLE Designated Testing Dates Community Engagement Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions about the Transition to Designated Testing Dates