USMLE Licensing Board Exam Pass Rates
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the U.S.
The University of Kansas School of Medicine (KUSOM) medical students take the USMLE Step 1 Exam after completing year two of their medical education program. The USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Exam is taken during the fourth year. The USMLE Step 3 exam is taken after graduation from medical school, usually during the first year of residency training.
First-time pass rates for KUSOM medical students compared to all U.S. medical students:
Academic Year | KU School of Medicine Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
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2018-19 | 99% | 97% |
2019-20 | 95% | 97% |
2020-21 | 96% | 96% |
Academic Year | KU School of Medicine Pass Rate |
National Pass Rate |
---|---|---|
2018-19 | 99% | 98% |
2019-20 | 99% | 98% |
2020-21 | 99% | 99% |