Once ‘verified’ (see below), the CIF is good for 5 years – enough time to take all 3 exams in the Board Step sequence They will affix your photo and submit the form on your behalf. Complete the CIF (Certificate of Identification) form and turn it in to your academic advisor.Choose a 3 month ‘eligibility period’ (EP) within which you plan to complete the exam.Start by creating an account with the NBME and paying your exam fee.There is a year 2 January deadline for applying to take Step 1
Students commonly begin the registration process in Nov/Dec of year 2 (earlier for students thinking of seeking testing accommodations).What steps are needed to sit for the Step 1 exam?
In the case of a failing score, students may be granted up to one additional semester to retake Step 1 and receive notification of a passing score before being permitted to continue in the clinical phase.Students are expected to take and pass USMLE Step 1 before the end of their first term of the clinical phase.There are 2 policy considerations to be aware of: DS/R then extends into August for the testing date.Īre there any Medical School policies I should know about regarding Step 1?
Students complete clerkships throughout the first 2 blocks of the Summer term before beginning DS/R by the end of June. Students typically begin dedicated study and review (DS/R) in mid-April and continue for 6 weeks throughout the first clerkship period in Summer term
There are numerous preparation resources and materials available for Step 1 and it is well known that there is no ‘one size fits all’ for students. What are considered to be the essential preparation materials for the Step 1 exam? Passing score for Step 1 is 194, and UM students have scored in the vicinity of 231-233 (on average). What is a passing score for Step 1 and how well have UM students generally performed? Examinees have 8 hours to complete seven (7) 40 item question blocks.