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United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1

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Phase 1: System Blueprint MappingYou are here

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Phase 2: Integrated Basic Science Review

Reinforce pathology-heavy foundational science across organ systems.

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Phase 3: Timed Block Training

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Phase 4: Full-Day Simulation

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40
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Estimated total study time
260 hours
That's about 26 weeks at 10 hours/week

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Age
Education
Officially enrolled in or graduate of an LCME/COCA-accredited program, or eligible international medical school pathway
Experience
No residency experience required
Additional Requirements
  • Maximum 4 total attempts per Step
  • No more than 3 attempts within a 12-month period
  • Fourth attempt must be at least 12 months after first attempt and at least 6 months after most recent attempt

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Exam Provider

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Retake Policy

No more than 3 attempts in 12 months; fourth attempt must meet 12-month/6-month spacing rules; total attempt cap is 4 per Step.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$695 Step 1 application fee (2026/2027)
Application Fee$210 region fee for testing outside U.S./Canada
Total Estimated Cost$695-$905 depending testing region
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USMLE Step 1 Exam Details

United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1

Administered by USMLE (Federation of State Medical Boards and NBME)

Official Source
Pass/Fail (USMLE reports equivalent passing standard of 196 on prior 3-digit scale)
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$695 application fee (2026/2027); +$210 region fee for testing outside the U.S. and Canada
Exam Fee
Study time: USMLE does not publish an official study-hour requirement
Prerequisites: Must meet USMLE eligibility categories for medical students/graduates in approved U.S./Canadian or eligible international medical programs
Valid for: No national expiration date; many state boards impose completion time limits across all Steps

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official USMLE (Federation of State Medical Boards and NBME) content outline

Human Development1-3%

Normal age-related findings and care of the well patient topics

Blood & Lymphoreticular/Immune Systems9-13%

Hematologic, lymphatic, and immune-related foundational and disease content

Behavioral Health & Nervous Systems/Special Senses10-14%

Behavioral science plus neurologic and sensory system content

Musculoskeletal, Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue8-12%

Musculoskeletal and integumentary structure, pathology, and care principles

Cardiovascular System7-11%

Cardiovascular mechanisms, pathology, and therapeutic concepts

Respiratory & Renal/Urinary Systems11-15%

Pulmonary and renal/urinary integrated system coverage

Gastrointestinal System6-10%

GI physiology, pathology, and related management principles

Reproductive & Endocrine Systems12-16%

Reproductive and endocrine foundational and disease content

Multisystem Processes & Disorders8-12%

Cross-system pathophysiology and broad disease-process integration

Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health4-6%

Statistics, epidemiology, and population-health interpretation skills

Social Sciences: Communication & Interpersonal Skills6-9%

Communication and social science content relevant to clinical practice

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