USMLE

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:test_subjects
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:Federation_of_State_Medical_Boards
gptkbp:approves gptkb:1992
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:ECFMG_certification
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
gptkbp:covid-19_impact delays in testing and changes in policies
gptkbp:effective_date seven years
gptkbp:facilities Pearson VUE centers
gptkbp:form gptkb:test_subjects
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USMLE
gptkbp:international_test_centers available in many countries
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
gptkbp:purpose licensure of physicians in the United States
gptkbp:requires medical licensure in the United States
gptkbp:residency_application requires Step 1 and Step 2 scores
gptkbp:score within three to four weeks
gptkbp:score_interpretation used by residency programs
gptkbp:security strict measures in place
gptkbp:step_1 assesses basic medical sciences
gptkbp:step_1_content anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology
gptkbp:step_1_format multiple-choice questions
gptkbp:step_1_passing_score minimum 194
gptkbp:step_2 assesses clinical knowledge and skills
gptkbp:step_2_ck_content internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology
gptkbp:step_2_ck_passing_score minimum 209
gptkbp:step_2_cs clinical skills assessment
gptkbp:step_2_cs_discontinued gptkb:2020
gptkbp:step_3 assesses the ability to practice medicine independently
gptkbp:step_3_content patient management and clinical decision-making
gptkbp:step_3_format multiple-choice questions and case simulations
gptkbp:step_3_passing_score minimum 196
gptkbp:test_accommodations available for eligible candidates
gptkbp:test_day_requirements valid ID and confirmation email
gptkbp:test_fees varies by step
gptkbp:test_format_changes announced periodically
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
gptkbp:test_results_validity valid for residency applications
gptkbp:test_scoring_scale 0 to 300
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:COMLEX-USA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5