What is the exam pattern for USMLE?

Please give the detailed exam pattern for USMLE, conducted by Federation of State Medical Board.


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  • USMLE Exam Pattern:
    USMLE is a three-step examination.
    Step1- One day examination divided into seven 60minutes block. It is an 8hours testing which will comprise of not more than 280 questions.
    Step2- It further has two categories:
    Clinical Knowledge(CK)- One day examination divided into seven 60minutes block. It is a 9hours testing. It covers 18 areas.
    Clinical Skills(CS)-  In this exam, candidates have to check 12 patients, 15 minutes each. This exam consists of Integrated Clinical Encounter, Communication and Interpersonal Skills and Spoken English Proficiency.
    Step3- It is the final exam. This is a two-day exam where the first day is of 7 hours. The second-day exam is of 9 hours.
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