Now that the Step 1 exam has a pass or fail result, students rely on their Step 2 results and other factors to stand out on their residency applications.
Correct answers must account for at least 60% of the questions to receive a passing score. Students must open every block on their exam to have their exam marked as complete and receive scoring. Step 1 is one of the most important exams you will take in your medical career, as it determines which medical specialties you can pursue and what residency program you match into.Īs of 2022, the USMLE is graded in a pass or fail format. The total number of items on the overall exam will not exceed 280.
The exam is divided into seven 60-minute blocks, with each block having a maximum of 40 questions. It is a one-day exam administered in one 8-hour testing session. Step 1 covers pathology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, anatomy, cell biology, behavioral sciences and genetics. The exam assesses your ability to apply knowledge of the foundational sciences to the practice of medicine. Step 1 is typically taken in the second or third year of medical school.
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