Taking NBME Step 2CK First
Q: Since the NBME allows for the taking of Step 2 CK before Step 1, and it has been advocated for those of us applying into competitive specialties to take Step 2 CK early, do you recommend to take Step 2 CK before Step 1?
Answer
Our school policy is that you need to take Step 1 before starting Career Launch. There is a theoretical benefit to take Step 1 before Step CK because it is Pass/Fail and then would be a lower stakes exam before a higher-stakes scored exam. Taking Step 1 before Step 2CK will give you practice with a USMLE exam without a score first.
Updated Date
April 29, 2021
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