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USMLE

The first part of the USMLE (Step 1) is usually taken at the end of the second year of med school. It's a one-day, computer-based exam that tests a broad range of topics.

USMLE Step 1 at a Glance
8 hours of testing time, including 1 hour break
7 sections, 1 hour each, 50 questions each
Once you finish a section, you may not go back to it

USMLE Step 1 Content
The test emphasizes basic principles in:

• Anatomy

• Biochemistry

• Physiology

• Pathology

• Micro Immunology

• Pharmacology

• Behavioral Science

USMLE Step 1 Format
Questions are randomly grouped by subject in each section, meaning you'll see questions from any topic (Anatomy, Behavioral Science, etc.) at any given time. Test takers will read a statement or question followed by 3 to 11 possible responses. They must choose the best response.

Students and graduates of LCME- and AOA-accredited medical schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, contact:
NBME®
Applicant Services
3750 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3190
Phone 215-590-9700
Fax 215-590-9457
Email webmail@nbme.org
Website www.nbme.org
www.usmle.org

Students and graduates of medical schools outside the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, contact:
ECFMG®
3624 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685
Phone 215-375-1913
Phone 800-500-8249 (toll free within North America)
Phone 215-386-5900 (other inquiries)
Fax 215-387-9963
Website www.ecfmg.org
www.usmle.org