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When can I expect my Step 2 score?
within 3-4 weeks
Most Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) results are received within 3-4 weeks of testing. However, because of necessary annual modifications to the test item pools, there will be a scheduled delay in reporting for most examinees who test beginning on or after June 29 through late July 2022.
Which test is most predictive for Step 2 CK?
The two practice examinations specific to Step 2 CK are the Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination (CCSE) and the Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment (CCSSA). The CCSSA, a self-assessment web-administered examination, is a good predictor for Step 2 CK scoring [13].
How accurate is UWorld self assessment Step 2?
These exams are incredibly accurate in comparison to the real USMLE. Personally, I scored the exact same score on my UWorld #2 exam as I did on my USMLE Step 1.
How predictive is UWSA2 for Step 2 CK?
UWSA2 tends to be very predictive in my experience. Spend the last few days reviewing biostats and any topics you may be weak at. It wouldn’t hurt to do a quick run through through First Aid for Step 1 (still the best resource out there even for Step 2 in my opinion) either.
Does free 120 change every year?
The actual length of the test varies from year to year between 115 and 120 questions, but because we like round numbers ‘Free 120’ has stuck. Each time that the new Free 120 question set is released, a small portion of the questions are changed from the prior year.
How predictive is UWorld?
While new NBME practice tests were more predictive of Step 1 scores than old NBME tests, UWorld test scores were the most predictive. Students who practiced with the new NBME practice tests scored significantly higher than students who did not use them.
What is the USMLE Step 1 passing standard for 2022?
* USMLE Step 1 score reporting is reported as pass/fail only for exams taken on or after January 26, 2022. On the three-digit score scale, the passing standard is 196. Future reviews of the Step 1 passing standard will not be reported in terms of a three-digit score.
When will USMLE Step 1 Exam scores be reported?
Please note: USMLE Step 1 score reporting transitioned from a numeric score and pass/fail outcome to pass/fail only. All Step 1 exam score outcomes will be reported as pass/fail for exams administered on or after January 26, 2022. ( Learn more)
When will I receive my Step 2 clinical knowledge results?
Most Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) results are received within 3-4 weeks of testing. However, because of necessary annual modifications to the test item pools, there will be a scheduled delay in reporting for most examinees who test beginning on or after June 29 through late July 2022.
How often does the USMLE change the minimum passing score?
The USMLE Management Committee reviews data for each component in the USMLE sequence approximately once every four years and decides whether to change the recommended minimum passing score. * USMLE Step 1 score reporting is reported as pass/fail only for exams taken on or after January 26, 2022.