USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination - USMLE

USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination is an official NBME / FSMB / ECFMG certification exam, registered under the code USMLE. Passing it awards the United States Medical Licensure certification, a credential at the Licensure Qualification level. It also connects to ECFMG Certification, State Medical License. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.

The USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination exam presents Step 1: 280; Step 2 CK: 318; Step 3: ~412 + 13-14 CCS cases questions within Step 1: 480; Step 2 CK: 540; Step 3: 960 (over 2 days). That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.

Passing USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination takes Step 1: Pass/Fail; Step 2 CK: 214; Step 3: 200, and official registration costs Step 1: $670 (US/Canada), $1,000 (IMG); Step 2 CK: $670 (US/Canada), $1,000 (IMG); Step 3: $935 (all candidates) – 2026 rates. Retakes bill the full Step 1: $670 (US/Canada), $1,000 (IMG); Step 2 CK: $670 (US/Canada), $1,000 (IMG); Step 3: $935 (all candidates) – 2026 rates again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.

Step 1: Enrolled/graduate of LCME/COCA-accredited US med school or IMG with ECFMG eligibility; Step 2 CK: Completion of core clinical rotations; Step 3: Pass Step 1 + Step 2 CK + MD/DO degree or equivalent + ECFMG certification

Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination registration is handled through the official channels below.

• USMLE Official Site
• NBME Registration
• FSMB Registration
• ECFMG (for IMGs)

For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Computer-based testing at Prometric centers; Step 1/2 CK worldwide; Step 3 only in US and territories.

Yes, NBME / FSMB / ECFMG recommends the following training for USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination candidates.

• USMLE Official Bulletin & Content Outlines

Complement any training with the 400 practice questions in the ActualPDF USMLE package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.

Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.

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USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examination is organized into 3 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Step 1 – Basic Medical Sciences, Step 3 – Clinical Decision Making, and Step 2 CK – Clinical Knowledge. The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.