USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge

USMLE Step 2 CK ("Clinical Knowledge") is a nine-hour-long exam that represents the second part of the United States Medical Licensure Examination.[1] It assesses clinical knowledge through a traditional, multiple-choice examination divided into eight 60-minute blocks, each containing up to 40 questions, as well as an hour of break time.[2] In contrast to USMLE Step 1, which prioritizes knowledge of basic sciences, the focus of Step 2 is on clinical application of medical knowledge, and requires the examinee to apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision.[3] The USMLE Step 2 is generally taken during the third or fourth year of medical school by U.S. medical students.[1][4] Step 2 results are reported numerically on a scale between 1 and 300; this is in contrast to Step 1, which is pass/fail only.

  1. ^ a b "USMLE Prep Handbook" (PDF). University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Step 2 CK | USMLE". www.usmle.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  3. ^ "Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge)". USMLE.org. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  4. ^ "USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips and insight on the exam's future". American Medical Association. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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