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USMLE Overview
STEP 1
How long is USMLE Step 1?
Step 1 is a one day exam that lasts 8 hours. It is administered in 7 blocks, 60 minutes each. There is also a minimum 45 minutes break.
How many questions does Step 1 have?
Each block has a maximum of 40 questions but the number of questions vary. There are approximately 280 multiple- choice questions.
What content is on USMLE Step 1 test?
The test covers 11 systems.
These are:
Human Development = 1-3%
Blood & Lymphoreticular/Immune Systems = 8–13%
Behavioral Health & Nervous Systems/Special Senses= 10–14%
Musculoskeletal, Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue = 7–12%
Cardiovascular System= 6-11%
Respiratory & Renal/Urinary Systems= 10–15%
Gastrointestinal System= 5–10%
Reproductive & Endocrine Systems = 9–13%
Multisystem Processes & Disorders = 11-16%
Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health = 4–6%
Social Sciences: Communication and Interpersonal Skills = 6-9%
How is USMLE Step 1 graded? Starting from January 26, 2022, the exam is pass/fail only, without a numeric score.
How many times can I take USMLE? Each step has a maximum of 4 attempts.
When can I take Step 1 retake? The same exam can be taken no more than three times in a 12-month period.
Step 2
How many questions does USMLE Step 2 have? There are approximately 318 MCQs, divided into eight 60-minute blocks.
How long is the USMLE Step 2? The test is one day and approximately 9 hours.
What content does USMLE Step 2 cover?
Human Development = 2–4%
Immune System= 3–5%
Blood & Lymphoreticular System= 4–6%
Behavioral Health= 6–8%
Nervous System & Special Senses = 6–8%
Musculoskeletal System/Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue = 6–10%
Cardiovascular System = 8–10%
Respiratory System = 7–9%
Gastrointestinal System = 7–9%
Renal & Urinary System & Male Reproductive 4–6%
Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium = 4–6%
Female Reproductive System & Breast = 4–6%
Endocrine System = 4–6%
Multisystem Processes & Disorders= 4–6%
Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health/Interpretation of Medical Literature = 3–5 %
Social Sciences: Legal/Ethical Issues & Professionalism/Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety = 10–15%
Step 2 CK Discipline Specifications:
Medicine: 50–60%
Surgery: 25–30%
Pediatrics: 20–25%
Obstetrics & Gynecology: 10–20%
Psychiatry: 10–15%
Step 2 CK Physician Tasks/Competencies Specifications:
Patient Care: Laboratory/Diagnostic Studies: 13–17%
Patient Care: Diagnosis: 16–20%
Patient Care: Prognosis/Outcome: 5–9%
Patient Care: Health Maintenance/Disease Prevention: 8–12%
Patient Care: Pharmacotherapy: 8–12%
Patient Care: Clinical Interventions: 6–10%
Patient Care: Mixed Management: 12–16%
Practice-based Learning & Improvement: 3–5%
Professionalism: 5–7%
Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety: 5–7%
Step 3
What kind of questions are on USMLE Step 3?
There are multiple choice questions as well as computer based case stimulations.
How long is Step 3 exam? The exam is a two day exam. The first day of testing includes 232 multiple-choice questions divided into 6 blocks. Each block needs to be completed within 60 minutes. The second day is approximately 9 hours. On the second day, 180 multiple-choice questions are given, divided into 6 blocks. Also, 13 case stimulations are given, each with a maximum of 10-20 minutes given.
What content does Step 3 cover?
Day 1 content areas include application of foundational sciences; understanding of biostatistics and epidemiology/population health, and interpretation of the medical literature; and application of social sciences, including communication and interpersonal skills, 180 multiple-choice items, divided into 6 blocks of 30 itemsmedical ethics, systems-based practice, and patient safety.
Day 2 consists of assessment of knowledge of diagnosis and management with a focus on prognosis and outcome, health maintenance and screening, therapeutics, and medical decision making, knowledge of history and physical examination, diagnosis, and use of diagnostic studies also is assessed.