Statements (55)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:test_subjects
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gptkbp:administered_by |
gptkb:Federation_of_State_Medical_Boards
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gptkbp:approves |
gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:ECFMG_certification
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gptkbp:common_study_materials |
gptkb:First_Aid_for_the_USMLE
gptkb:Pathoma Kaplan review books Sketchy Medical UWorld question bank |
gptkbp:composed_of |
three steps
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gptkbp:covid-19_impact |
delays in testing and changes in policies
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gptkbp:effective_date |
seven years
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gptkbp:facilities |
Pearson VUE centers
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gptkbp:form |
gptkb:test_subjects
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
USMLE
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gptkbp:international_test_centers |
available in many countries
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gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
practice questions
study guides review courses |
gptkbp:is_tested_for |
not publicly disclosed
computer-based medical students and graduates online through the official website provide resources and courses |
gptkbp:provides_access_to |
multiple locations worldwide
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gptkbp:purpose |
licensure of physicians in the United States
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gptkbp:requires |
medical licensure in the United States
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gptkbp:residency_application |
requires Step 1 and Step 2 scores
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gptkbp:score |
within three to four weeks
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gptkbp:score_interpretation |
used by residency programs
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gptkbp:security |
strict measures in place
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gptkbp:step_1 |
assesses basic medical sciences
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gptkbp:step_1_content |
anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology
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gptkbp:step_1_format |
multiple-choice questions
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gptkbp:step_1_passing_score |
minimum 194
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gptkbp:step_2 |
assesses clinical knowledge and skills
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gptkbp:step_2_ck_content |
internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology
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gptkbp:step_2_ck_passing_score |
minimum 209
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gptkbp:step_2_cs |
clinical skills assessment
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gptkbp:step_2_cs_discontinued |
gptkb:2020
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gptkbp:step_3 |
assesses the ability to practice medicine independently
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gptkbp:step_3_content |
patient management and clinical decision-making
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gptkbp:step_3_format |
multiple-choice questions and case simulations
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gptkbp:step_3_passing_score |
minimum 196
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gptkbp:test_accommodations |
available for eligible candidates
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gptkbp:test_day_requirements |
valid ID and confirmation email
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gptkbp:test_fees |
varies by step
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gptkbp:test_format_changes |
announced periodically
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gptkbp:test_length |
approximately 7 hours for Step 3
approximately 8 hours for Step 1 and Step 2 |
gptkbp:test_preparation_timeline |
typically several months
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gptkbp:test_results_validity |
valid for residency applications
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gptkbp:test_scoring_scale |
0 to 300
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:COMLEX-USA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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