Pinned
USMLE
1,414 posts
USMLE
@TheUSMLE
The USMLE® is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States and is sponsored by FSMB and NBME.
Joined July 2016
Today, the USMLE Program is announcing the discontinuation of work to relaunch a modified Step 2 Clinical Skills examination (Step 2 CS). Read the full statement here bit.ly/3sTSmtT #MedTwitter #MedEd
- The co-sponsors of the USMLE (@TheFSMB & @NBMEnow ) have announced important upcoming policy changes regarding #USMLE eligibility and score reporting. Get the full details here and check out the FAQs associated with the policy changes: bit.ly/3bxtCPj
- The origins of the medical licensing exam in the U.S. date back to the 19th century. Licensing exams originated as state-developed assessments. A direct line can be traced from these exams to #NBMEParts (1916), #FLEX (1968) and to the current #USMLE program. #MedTwitter #histmed
- Prometric does consider USMLE an essential examination & will resume testing on May 1. Continue to follow us on social media and USMLE.org for updates. You can find the Prometric announcement regarding essential testing here bit.ly/35adnVL
- #USMLE Step 1 score reporting will transition to pass/fail outcomes for administrations on or after January 26, 2022. Step 1 exams administered before Jan. 26 will include a three-digit numeric score. More information is available here bit.ly/3duZkQe #MedTwitter #MedEd
- The USMLE Management Committee will review the passing standard for Step 1 at its Dec. 2024 meeting. If it's determined that a change is appropriate, the new passing standard will become effective for all examinees who take Step 1 on or after Jan. 1, 2025. bit.ly/3YyoPqi
- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the #USMLE program has announced the suspension of the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. Read our full statement here bit.ly/2X5LknD #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter
- The #USMLE Management Committee will review the passing standard for Step 2 CK in June 2025. If it's determined that a change is appropriate, the new passing standard will become effective for all examinees who take Step 2 CK on or after July 1, 2025. bit.ly/3YEZUSJ
- The #USMLE Management Committee voted to maintain the current recommended Step 1 minimum passing standard. A comprehensive review and analysis of the passing standard for each Step exam typically occurs every three years. bit.ly/4fjXPkJ
- If you need your #Step2 score report before August 10, 2022, we recommend that you take your exam before June 29, 2022. There will be a scheduled delay in reporting for those who test on or after June 29 thru July. Get details at usmle.org/announcements #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMLE
- The USMLE program is exploring alternative testing delivery methods for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. Visit our website for more information bit.ly/3aJWp1w
00:00 - USMLE Step 1 exams taken on or after January 26, 2022 will be scored with a pass/fail outcome only. For more information and helpful resources, visit our website: usmle.org
