Registration Information
USMLE Application Materials
USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK and CS Application Materials
For Students and Graduates of Medical Schools in the United States and Canada Accredited by the LCME or AOA
The application process for Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK requires you to select a three-month period, such as January-February-March or February-March-April, during which you plan to take the exam.
Applicants for Step 2 CS are assigned a 12-month eligibility period that begins on the date that their registration information is entered into the Step 2 CS scheduling system.
The links below will take you to the following sections of the USMLE website:
- USMLE Bulletin of Information
The Bulletin includes information on all aspects of USMLE, such as eligibility requirements, scheduling test dates, testing, and score reporting. You must review and become familiar with the Bulletin before completing your application for Step 1 or Step 2. - Step 1 and Step 2 CK Content Description and Sample Test Materials
Content descriptions and sample multiple-choice test items for Step 1 and Step 2 CK are provided at the USMLE website. If you are applying to take Step 1 or Step 2 CK, you should acquaint yourself with these and with the test software by practicing with the sample test items at the USMLE website. - Step 2 CS Content Description and General Information
- USMLE Test Accommodations for Step 1 and Step 2 CK and CS Applicants
Examination Fees
For Students and Graduates of Medical Schools in the United States and Canada Accredited by the LCME or AOA
2007 Fees
| 2007 Fees | Effective Dates for 2007 Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $470 | For Step 1 and Step 2 CK 3-month eligibility periods beginning 11/1/06 to 1/31/07 and ending 10/1/07 to 12/31/07 |
| Step 2 CK | $470 | For Step 1 and Step 2 CK 3-month eligibility periods beginning 11/1/06 to 1/31/07 and ending 10/1/07 to 12/31/07 |
| Step 2 CS | $1,005 | For applications submitted starting 1/1/07 |
2008 Fees
| 2007 Fees | Effective Dates for 2007 Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $480 | For Step 1 and Step 2 CK 3-month eligibility periods beginning 11/1/07 to 1/31/08 and ending 10/1/08 to 12/31/08 |
| Step 2 CK | $480 | For Step 1 and Step 2 CK 3-month eligibility periods beginning 11/1/07 to 1/31/08 and ending 10/1/08 to 12/31/08 |
| Step 2 CS | $1,025 | For applications submitted starting 1/1/08 |
2007 Eligibility Period Extension $50
2008 Eligibility Period Extension $55
Planning for Step 2 CS
Students and graduates of accredited medical school programs in the United States and Canada who need to take and/or pass Step 2 CS to meet a school requirement and/or for the Match are strongly encouraged to apply for and schedule their exam early. Learn more.
Test Accommodations
Information about test accommodations is available on the USMLE website.