For international medical graduates, you can choose to do the USMLE Step 1 whenever you want, but we recommend doing the test at the end of your pre-clinical education. Step 1 is administered at Prometric testing centers around the world. Your Step 1 score will likely play a significant role in the selection process for residency programs, so you want to take the exam when you are confident that you will be able to score well. Many students take Step 1 at the end of their second year of medical school (around April), however being prepared for the exam is more important than the precise timing of the exam, as you cannot retake it to improve a low passing score and any failing attempts will remain on your record. Step 1 is administered year-round, but you must register in advance. When and where can I take the USMLE Step 1? a medical student or graduate of a medical school outside the US listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools who meets the ECFMG’s eligibility criteria.a current DO student or graduate of an AOA-accredited medical school in the US, OR.
a current MD student or graduate of a LCME-accredited medical school in the US or Canada, OR.To be eligible to take USMLE Step 1, you must be: This computer-based test focuses on the principles and mechanisms of health, disease, and modes of therapy. Step 1 assesses your understanding of the important concepts of basic medical sciences. The USMLE Step 1 is the first in a series of standardized exams required for earning medical licensure in the United States.
USMLE WORLD STEP 1 SECOND TIME PRO