Students take the Step 2 CK score before residency applications, but often put off taking Step 2 CS until after they have applied. Dr. Richard Olds, the president of St George’s University ...

and interview performances can compensate for a subpar Step 1 score. You might also consider taking Step 2-CK (clinical knowledge) early and demonstrating an improvement. Fortunately, in most ...

Students who have taken USMLE Step 1 on a P/F basis are strongly encouraged to complete USMLE Step 2 CK in order to have a score available by Sept. 15 of the MS4 year. Access the NBME site with your ...

As the policy currently stands, Step 2 (CK) and Step 3 will continue to be evaluated with a three-digit numerical score. While most residency programs don’t require students to sit for Step 2 ...