USMLE - Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Question, Answer, time? PLEASE TELL
Exam Pattern
USMLE is a three-step examination.
Step1- One day examination divided into seven 60minutes block. It is an 8hours testing which will comprise of not more than 280 questions.
Step2- It further has two categories:
Clinical Knowledge(CK)- One day examination divided into seven 60minutes block. It is a 9hours testing. It covers 18 areas.
Clinical Skills(CS)- In this exam, candidates have to check 12 patients, 15 minutes each. This exam consists of Integrated Clinical Encounter, Communication and Interpersonal Skills and Spoken English Proficiency.
Step3- It is the final exam. This is a two-day exam where first day is of 7 hours. The second day exam is of 9 hours.
Syllabus
Anatomy
Behavioural Science
Biochemistry
Biostatistics
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Immune system
Blood & Lymphoreticular system
Application of foundation sciences
Medical Principles.
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