Step 1 / Step 2 CK General Information

To be certified by ECFMG, international medical graduates must, among other requirements, pass a medical science examination. Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (Step 2 CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination™ (USMLE) are the exams currently administered that meet the medical science examination requirement for ECFMG Certification. To meet the medical science examination requirement for ECFMG Certification, you must pass both Step 1 and Step 2 CK. You can take Step 1 or Step 2 CK in either order, provided you meet the eligibility requirements for these exams.

The definitive sources of information on Step 1 and Step 2 CK are the ECFMG Information Booklet and USMLE Bulletin of Information.

You can apply on-line using ECFMG's Interactive Web Application or you can download paper application materials.

For additional information on USMLE, refer to the USMLE website.

New USMLE Clinical Skills Examination

A clinical skills examination will become part of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) in June 2004. When this exam is implemented, USMLE Step 2 will consist of two separate components. The new clinical skills examination will be referred to as Step 2 Clinical Skills, or Step 2 CS. The current Step 2 will be referred to as Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, or Step 2 CK. Refer to Step 2 CS.

USMLE™ Step 1 and Step 2 CK - General Information
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USMLE™ Step 1 and Step 2 CK - General Information

New USMLE Clinical Skills Examination