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The USMLE® is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States and is sponsored by FSMB and NBME.
Joined July 2016
- Today, the USMLE Program is announcing the discontinuation of work to relaunch a modified Step 2 Clinical Skills examination (Step 2 CS). Read the full statement here bit.ly/3sTSmtT #MedTwitter #MedEd
- The co-sponsors of the USMLE (@TheFSMB & @NBMEnow ) have announced important upcoming policy changes regarding #USMLE eligibility and score reporting. Get the full details here and check out the FAQs associated with the policy changes: bit.ly/3bxtCPj
- The origins of the medical licensing exam in the U.S. date back to the 19th century. Licensing exams originated as state-developed assessments. A direct line can be traced from these exams to #NBMEParts (1916), #FLEX (1968) and to the current #USMLE program. #MedTwitter #histmed
- Prometric does consider USMLE an essential examination & will resume testing on May 1. Continue to follow us on social media and USMLE.org for updates. You can find the Prometric announcement regarding essential testing here bit.ly/35adnVL
- #USMLE Step 1 score reporting will transition to pass/fail outcomes for administrations on or after January 26, 2022. Step 1 exams administered before Jan. 26 will include a three-digit numeric score. More information is available here bit.ly/3duZkQe #MedTwitter #MedEd
- The USMLE Management Committee will review the passing standard for Step 1 at its Dec. 2024 meeting. If it's determined that a change is appropriate, the new passing standard will become effective for all examinees who take Step 1 on or after Jan. 1, 2025. bit.ly/3YyoPqi
- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the #USMLE program has announced the suspension of the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. Read our full statement here bit.ly/2X5LknD #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter
- The #USMLE Management Committee will review the passing standard for Step 2 CK in June 2025. If it's determined that a change is appropriate, the new passing standard will become effective for all examinees who take Step 2 CK on or after July 1, 2025. bit.ly/3YEZUSJ
- The #USMLE Management Committee voted to maintain the current recommended Step 1 minimum passing standard. A comprehensive review and analysis of the passing standard for each Step exam typically occurs every three years. bit.ly/4fjXPkJ
- If you need your #Step2 score report before August 10, 2022, we recommend that you take your exam before June 29, 2022. There will be a scheduled delay in reporting for those who test on or after June 29 thru July. Get details at usmle.org/announcements #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMLE
- The USMLE program is exploring alternative testing delivery methods for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. Visit our website for more information bit.ly/3aJWp1w
00:00 - USMLE Step 1 exams taken on or after January 26, 2022 will be scored with a pass/fail outcome only. For more information and helpful resources, visit our website: usmle.org












