Skip to main content

Utility Nav Megamenu

  • USMLE Updates & Research
  • About the USMLE
  • Announcements
  • Contact Us
  • Reschedule an Exam
USMLE logo USMLE logo mobile
  • Step Exams
    • Step 1

      Assesses your understanding of basic sciences crucial for practicing medicine. Prepare thoroughly to demonstrate your foundational knowledge.

    •
      Step 2 CK

      Evaluates your clinical knowledge and ability to apply medical concepts in patient care. It's essential for advancing in your medical career.

    •
      Step 3

      Tests your ability to apply medical knowledge and understanding of biomedical and clinical science for unsupervised practice. It's one of the final steps to licensure.

    • Exam Resources

      Access free preparation materials to help you prepare for your next Step exam.

      BROWSE ALL
  • What to Know
    • Exam Day Information

      Find all you need to know for exam day.

      •
        Overview
      • Personal Belongings
      • Admission to the Test
      • Break Time
      • Starting and Completing the Test
    • Exam Security and Fairness

      Learn about our commitment to security and fairness.

      •
        Overview
      • Examples of Security Violations
      • Investigation Process
    • Test Accommodations

      Explore our test accommodations program.

      •
        Overview
      • Make a Request
    • Doctor patient conversation
      Bulletin of Information

      Ensure you’re fully informed before registering for your Step exams.

      Read more
  • Scores & Transcripts
    • Exam Results & Scoring

      Understand how your exam results are scored and reported.

    •
      Score Rechecks

      Learn about the process for requesting a score recheck.

    •
      Transcripts

      Learn about requesting official USMLE transcripts.

    • Change Your Exam Date

      Need more time? Learn how to reschedule your exam date.

      Reschedule now
  • Resources
    • Studying late night
      Exam Resources

      Access free preparation materials to help you prepare for your next Step exam.

      browse all
    • Discussion computer interaction
      Common Questions

      Find answers to commonly asked questions about the USMLE.

      browse all
    • Resources Link
      • Podcasts
      • Announcements
Apply for Exams
Icon/Menu
Icon/Close
  • Step Exams
    • Step 1

      Assesses your understanding of basic sciences crucial for practicing medicine. Prepare thoroughly to demonstrate your foundational knowledge.

    •
      Step 2 CK

      Evaluates your clinical knowledge and ability to apply medical concepts in patient care. It's essential for advancing in your medical career.

    •
      Step 3

      Tests your ability to apply medical knowledge and understanding of biomedical and clinical science for unsupervised practice. It's one of the final steps to licensure.

    • Exam Resources

      Access free preparation materials to help you prepare for your next Step exam.

      BROWSE ALL
  • What to Know
    • Exam Day Information

      Find all you need to know for exam day.

      •
        Overview
      • Personal Belongings
      • Admission to the Test
      • Break Time
      • Starting and Completing the Test
    • Exam Security and Fairness

      Learn about our commitment to security and fairness.

      •
        Overview
      • Examples of Security Violations
      • Investigation Process
    • Test Accommodations

      Explore our test accommodations program.

      •
        Overview
      • Make a Request
    • Doctor patient conversation
      Bulletin of Information

      Ensure you’re fully informed before registering for your Step exams.

      Read more
  • Scores & Transcripts
    • Exam Results & Scoring

      Understand how your exam results are scored and reported.

    •
      Score Rechecks

      Learn about the process for requesting a score recheck.

    •
      Transcripts

      Learn about requesting official USMLE transcripts.

    • Change Your Exam Date

      Need more time? Learn how to reschedule your exam date.

      Reschedule now
  • Resources
    • Studying late night
      Exam Resources

      Access free preparation materials to help you prepare for your next Step exam.

      browse all
    • Discussion computer interaction
      Common Questions

      Find answers to commonly asked questions about the USMLE.

      browse all
    • Resources Link
      • Podcasts
      • Announcements
  • Privacy
  • Internet-based ads
  • Cookies Settings
  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
Apply for Exams

Common Questions

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
usmle logo

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

Common Questions

student studying at desk

In This Section
Icon/Close

  • General
  • Cancelling & Rescheduling
  • Practice Materials
  • Biometric Enabled Check-In System
  • Step 1
  • Step 2 CK
  • Step 3
  • Scores
  • Test Accommodations
  • Score Report
  • Attempt Limit
  • Anomalous Performance

General

Cancelling & Rescheduling

Practice Materials

Biometric Enabled Check-In System

Step 1

Step 2 CK

Step 3

Test Accommodations

Scores

Score Reports

Attempt Limit

Anomalous Performance

 

 

 

 

 

Footer expanded

Exams & Exam Day
  • Step 1
  • Step 2 CK
  • Step 3
  • Exam Day Overview
  • Security and Fairness
  • Test Accommodations
  • Reschedule an Exam
Scores & transcripts
  • Exam Results & Scoring
  • Score Rechecks
  • Transcripts
Resources
  • Exam Resources
  • Common Questions
  • Bulletin of Information
  • Announcements
  • Performance Data
Sponsors
  • FSMB.org
  • NBME.org

Footer utility

  • Privacy
  • Internet-based ads
  • Cookies Settings
  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy

Social links

  • Facebook
    Facebook icon
  • X
    X icon
  • LinkedIn
    LinkedIn icon

Copyright © 1996-2024 Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). All rights reserved. The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) is a joint program of the FSMB and NBME.

In This Section
Icon/Close

  • General
  • Cancelling & Rescheduling
  • Practice Materials
  • Biometric Enabled Check-In System
  • Step 1
  • Step 2 CK
  • Step 3
  • Scores
  • Test Accommodations
  • Score Report
  • Attempt Limit
  • Anomalous Performance
  • Step Exams
    • Step 1
      • Step 1 Exam Content
    • Step 2 CK
      • Step 2 CK Exam Content
    • Step 3
      • Step 3 Exam Content
  • Scores & Transcripts
    • Examination Results & Scoring
    • Score Rechecks
    • Transcripts
  • Exam Resources
    • Step 1 Materials
      • Content Outline & Specifications
      • Interactive Testing Experience
      • Sample Test Questions
      • Test Question Formats
    • Step 2 CK Materials
      • Content Outline & Specifications
      • Interactive Testing Experience
      • Sample Test Questions
      • Test Question Formats
    • Step 3 Materials
      • Step 3 Exam Content
      • Interactive Testing Experience
      • Step 3 Formats & Questions
  • Common Questions
    • General
    • Cancelling & Rescheduling
    • Practice Materials
    • Biometric Enabled Check-In System
    • Step 1
    • Step 2 CK
    • Step 3
    • Scores
    • Test Accommodations
    • Score Report
    • Attempt Limit
    • Anomalous Performance
  • Step Exams
    • Step 1
    • Step 2 CK
    • Step 3
    • Step Exam CTA
  • What to Know
    • Exam Day Information
      • Overview
      • Personal Belongings
      • Admission to the Test
      • Break Time
      • Starting and Completing the Test
    • Exam Security and Fairness
      • Overview
      • Examples of Security Violations
      • Investigation Process
    • Test Accommodations
      • Overview
      • Make a Request
    • What to know CTA
  • Scores & Transcripts
    • Exam Results & Scoring
    • Score Rechecks
    • Transcripts
    • Scores & Transcripts CTA
  • Resources
    • Resources CTA #1
    • Resources CTA #2
    • Resources Link
      • Podcasts
      • Announcements