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What will replace Step 2 CS?
“In the absence of Step 2 CS, elements of clinical reasoning and communication will continue to be assessed on other exams (Steps) in the USMLE sequence. Computer-based case simulations in Step 3 and communication content recently bolstered in Step 1 are examples of these efforts that will continue.
Will Step 2 CS be removed from transcript?
The USMLE program does not retroactively alter transcripts. Step 2 CS was suspended in March 2020. While Step 2 CS is suspended, the ECFMG has posted requirements for Certification for the 2021 residency Match, available here.
Does USMLE Step 2 expire?
Your scores are valid for 7 years ONLY if you pass the exam. If you fail then you can retake the exam.
Is Usmle Step 2 CS coming back?
On hold since May 2020, the Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam—a portion of the United States Medical Licensure Examination® (USMLE)—was canceled permanently.
Is Step 2 CS gone forever?
What does the cancellation of Step 2 CS mean for medical schools?
A move away from Step 2 CS doesn’t mean that diagnostic and communication skills will be less emphasized in undergraduate medical education or residency selection. The exam’s cancellation passes along the responsibility of assessing clinical skill readiness to medical schools.
Is the USMLE Step 2 CS test being discontinued?
The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued, the two organizations that sponsor the exam announced Tuesday.
How much does the USMLE Step 2 cost?
Among these, the USMLE Step 2 CS was the most expensive of the exams at $1,580. While this fee alone was a significant financial investment, it came with added costs for IMGs as they needed to travel to the U.S. to take the exam, and then budget for airfare, hotels, and meals, among other items.
What happened to step 2 CS?
With Step 2 CS cancelled, the residency directors were left with no clear way to ensure that the IMG applicants, whom they might shortlist for in-person interviews, would possess the level of clinical and communication (in English) skills expected from a future resident in their hospital!