Hi folks- would be very grateful for advice regarding taking Step 1 and Step 2 exams in rapid succession.
I am UK doctor 12 years post-graduation and have been offered a fellowship in the US for a year- I need to pass the USMLEs but the marks don't really matter. If I am going to sit down and relearn obstetrics, psych, neuro etc I am keen to do the exams in close succession so I don't forget everything in between!
It seems that IMGs can apply for a date for Step 2 CK before passing Step 1, so I have a couple of questions
1) Can I schedule Step 2 exams before passing Step 1?
2) If so, what happens if I pass the Step 2 exams and not the Step 1- is there an expiry date?
Many thanks in advance
I am UK doctor 12 years post-graduation and have been offered a fellowship in the US for a year- I need to pass the USMLEs but the marks don't really matter. If I am going to sit down and relearn obstetrics, psych, neuro etc I am keen to do the exams in close succession so I don't forget everything in between!
It seems that IMGs can apply for a date for Step 2 CK before passing Step 1, so I have a couple of questions
1) Can I schedule Step 2 exams before passing Step 1?
2) If so, what happens if I pass the Step 2 exams and not the Step 1- is there an expiry date?
Many thanks in advance