{"id":1228,"date":"2022-05-19T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T11:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2022-05-20T13:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T13:47:59","slug":"how-to-register-for-the-usmle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/usmle\/how-to-register-for-the-usmle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register for the USMLE\u00ae Step 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
The USMLE is a very challenging test, but registering for it shouldn’t be. Here is all that you need to know about registering for the USMLE and eligibility.<\/p>\n
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Eligibility Requirements for USMLE Step 1<\/h2>
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To be eligible to take Step 1, you must be in one of the following categories at the time of application and on test day:<\/p>\n
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A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a U.S. or Canadian medical school program leading to the M.D. degree that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)<\/li>\n
A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a U.S. medical school program leading to the D.O. degree that is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)<\/li>\n
A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a medical school outside the United States and Canada and eligible for examination by the ECFMG for its certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Students and graduates of medical schools outside the U. S. and Canada<\/strong> may take Step 1, and Step 2 CK in any sequence.<\/p>\n
Registration Process for USMLE Step 1<\/h2>
<\/div><\/div><\/div> \nWhen applying for Step 1, you must select a three-month period during which you would like to take the test. A Scheduling Permit with instructions for making an appointment at a Prometric test center will be sent to you after your registration is processed. The Scheduling Permit specifies the three-month eligibility period during which you must complete the examination.<\/p>\n
Step 1 is administered in the United States and Canada and in more than 50 other countries by Prometric. You can schedule test dates at www.prometric.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n