USMLE EXAM STATUS

Step 1, 2 CK and 3 - Temporary expansion of USMLE testing at medical schools was completed on Sept. 10, 2020. While there are no additional testing events at medical schools planned at this time, the USMLE program will continue to evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and impacts the safety of and opportunities for testing.

Updated information on Prometric's COVID-19 response can be found here. Prometric's safety procedures can be found here.

Step 2 CS - Given the unique, human-to-human delivery mode of this exam, testing is suspended. More information on the efforts to revitalize the assessment of clinical skills for licensure can be found here.

Latest Announcements

USMLE Exploring Alternate Test Delivery Options

Finding safe solutions to accommodate examinees’ testing needs has been our main focus and highest priority over the past few months.

Posted: April 27, 2020

USMLE to waive fees for eligibility period extensions and testing region changes

The sponsors of the USMLE program (Federation of State Medical Boards and NBME) have agreed, in response to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, to waive fees for eligibility period extensions and testing region changes effective immediately.

Posted: March 13, 2020