TAKING THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION®
TAKING THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION®
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®) measures your ability to apply the knowledge, concepts, and patient-centered skills that constitute the basis for safe and effective care.
By passing the three-step exam, you become eligible to apply for an unrestricted medical license in the United States.
COVID-19 Information
For information on the impact of COVID-19 on the USMLE, please visit the COVID-19 Resource Center.
Transcripts
For information on requesting your USMLE transcript or having it sent to a third party, please visit the official USMLE website.
Score Reports
We offer information on accessing your exam scores, an interactive guide for interpreting your score report, and yearly examinee performance data on the official USMLE website.
Fees
The fees below apply to students and graduates of Medical Schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the LCME or AOA.
| 2020 - 2021 Fees | Effective Dates for 2020 - 2021 Fees | |
|---|---|---|
|
Step 1
Step 2 CK |
$645*
$645* |
Eligibility periods beginning September 1, 2020**
|
| Step 1 & Step 2 CK | $70 | Eligibility period extension |
| Step 2 Clinical Skills | N/A |
The Step 2 CS exam is currently suspended until at least June 1, 2021.
Please monitor the USMLE website for updates. |
Next year's application materials will be available in the second half of September.
* For information about taking Step 1 and Step 2 CK at international centers and regional surcharges email USMLEreg@nbme.org or call 215-590-9700.
** Eligibility periods with a start date between September 1, 2020 and March 1, 2021 are automatically extended to end on June 30, 2021 in accordance with the May 8, 2020 announcement posted to USMLE.org. For eligibility periods with a start date on or after April 1, 2021, the standard three-month eligibility will be applied.
Please note: If you submit a payment for registration and/or examinee records services that is uncollectible and returned to the NBME, you will be charged a $25 fee. No further services will be provided until payment is received.