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USMLE Step 2 CK & Step 3 Topics & FAQs
What topics are covered on the USMLE® Step 2 CK Exam?
The USMLE® Step 2CK Content Outline consists of the following:
| System | Range, % |
| General Principles** | 2–4 |
| Immune System | 3–5 |
| Blood & Lymphoreticular System | 4–6 |
| Behavioral Health | 6–8 |
| Nervous System & Special Senses | 6–8 |
| Musculoskeletal System/Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue | 6–10 |
| Cardiovascular System | 8–10 |
| Respiratory System | 7–9 |
| Gastrointestinal System | 7–9 |
| Renal & Urinary System & Male Reproductive | 4–6 |
| Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium | 4–6 |
| Female Reproductive System & Breast | 4–6 |
| Endocrine System | 4–6 |
| Multisystem Processes & Disorders | 4–6 |
| Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health/Interpretation of Medical Literature | 3–5 |
| Social Sciences: Legal/Ethical Issues & Professionalism/Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety | 10–15 |
| Physician Tasks / Physician Competencies | Range, % |
| Laboratory/Diagnostic Studies | 13–17 |
| Diagnosis | 16–20 |
| Prognosis/Outcome | 5–9 |
| Health Maintenance/Disease Prevention | 8–12 |
| Pharmacotherapy | 8–12 |
| Clinical Interventions | 6–10 |
| Mixed Management | 12–16 |
| Practice-based Learning & Improvement | 3–5 |
| Professionalism | 5–7 |
| Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety | 4–6 |
Percentages are subject to change at any time. See the USMLE website for the most up-to-date information.
**The Step 2CK General Principles category includes normal and abnormal processes that are not limited to specific organ systems.
How long is the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam?
Step 2 CK is a one day examination lasting 9 hours. There will be 8 blocks plus the tutorial, which counts as an additional block — so don’t be alarmed when actual exam runs from blocks 2-9!
How many questions are on the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam?
The Step 2 CK exam is made up of about 318 MCQ’s, divided into eight 60 minute sets of 40 questions or less.
USMLE Step 2 CK Study Tip:
When preparing for the 2 CK, allow yourself up to 90 seconds per question, to reflect the actual exam.
What topics are covered on the USMLE® Step 3 Exam?
The USMLE® Step 3 Content Outline consists of the following:
| System | Range, % |
| General Principles of Foundational Science** | 1–3 |
| Immune System, Blood & Lymphoreticular System, and Multisystem Processes/Disorders | 6–8 |
| Behavioral Health | 4–6 |
| Nervous System & Special Senses | 8–10 |
| Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue | 4–6 |
| Musculoskeletal System | 5–7 |
| Cardiovascular System | 9–11 |
| Respiratory System | 8–10 |
| Gastrointestinal System | 6–8 |
| Renal/Urinary & Male Reproductive Systems | 4–6 |
| Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium | 4–6 |
| Pregnancy/Childbirth & Female Reproductive System & Breast | 7–9 |
| Endocrine System | 5–7 |
| Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health & Interpretation of the Medical Literature | 11–13 |
| Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health/Interpretation of Medical Literature | 3–5 |
| Social Sciences: Communication Skills/Ethics/Patient Safety | 7–9 |
| Physician Tasks / Physician Competencies | Range, % |
| Medical Knowledge: Applying Foundational Science Concepts | 11–12 |
| Patient Care: Diagnosis | 33–36 |
| History/Physical Exam | 5–9 |
| Laboratory/Diagnostic Studies | 9–12 |
| Diagnosis | 6–10 |
| Prognosis/Outcome | 8–11 |
| Patient Care: Management | 32–35 |
| Health Maintenance/Disease Prevention | 6–11 |
| Pharmacotherapy | 9–13 |
| Clinical Interventions | 5–9 |
| Mixed Management | 5–9 |
| Practice-based Learning & Improvement | 11–13 |
| Communication/Professionalism/Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety | 7–9 |
Percentages are subject to change at any time. See the USMLE website for the most up-to-date information.
**The general principles category for the Step 3 MCQ examination includes test items concerning normal processes not limited to specific organ systems. These test items are typically related to normal development. Categories for individual organ systems include test items concerning those normal and abnormal processes that are system-specific.
How long is the USMLE Step 3 Exam?
Step 3 is a two-day examination. The first day will last approximately 7 hours and consist of 6 blocks of 38-39 questions each. The second day will be approximately 9 hours with 6 blocks of 30 items each.
How many questions are on the USMLE Step 3 Exam?
The Step 3 exam is made up of about 232 MCQs on the first say and 180 MCQs on day 2. Day 2 will also include 13 case simulations with an allowed time of 10-20 minutes each.
USMLE Step 3 Study Tip:
When preparing for the Step 3, allow yourself up to 90 seconds per question, to reflect the actual exam.
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