Step I
Assesses whether you understand and can apply important concepts of
the sciences basic to the practice of medicine, with special emphasis
on principles and mechanisms underlying health, disease, and modes
of therapy. Step 1 ensures mastery of not only the sciences that provide
a foundation for the safe and competent practice of medicine in the
present, but also the scientific principles required for maintenance
of competence through lifelong learning.
Step II
Assesses whether you can apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding
of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care
under supervision and includes emphasis on health promotion and
disease prevention. Step 2 ensures that due attention is devoted
to principles of clinical sciences and basic patient-centered skills
that provide the foundation for the safe and competent practice
of medicine.
Step III
Assesses whether you can apply medical knowledge and understanding
of biomedical and clinical science essential for the unsupervised
practice of medicine, with emphasis on patient management in ambulatory
settings. Step 3 provides a final assessment of physicians assuming
independent responsibility for delivering general medical care.
Step I and Step II are offered continuously throughout
the year at test centers of Prometric worldwide.
Both students and graduates may take Step 1 and Step 2 CK. To take
Step 1, students must have completed at least two years of medical
school. To take Step 2 CK, students must be within 12 months of
completing the full curriculum at their medical school.
ECFMG Certification is one of the eligibility requirements to take
Step III of the three step USMLE. Medical licensing authorities
in the US require ECFMG certification, to obtain a license to practice
medicine.
For further information regarding USMLE , candidates need to visit
sites www.usmle.org
and for ECFMG certification visit www.ecfmg.org.
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