For almost 40 years, Kaplan Medical has been dedicated to helping medical students and doctors prepare for a series of exams known as the United States Medical Licensure Exams (USMLE). The USMLE exams are essential to gain a U.S medical residency position and ultimately become a licensed doctor in the U.S.
To assist in your preparation for this critical USMLE exam series and the U.S. residency process, Kaplan offers a wide variety of course options. You can either study the steps individually for a minimum of 3 months, or get the best value for your money with a Combo course if you plan to prepare with Kaplan for more than one step. The USMLE Preparation courses include DVD-based lectures, course books, simulated exams and practice questions
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QBank Plus includes 6 months’ access to QBank (Step 1 or 2) + Integrated Vignettes/ Physiology QB (only for Step 1) or Internal Medicine QBank (for Step 2).
It also includes one simulated exam.
You can buy QBank Plus alone or as a complementary option with a center -based course.
You will have the full support of the Medical Programs Manager and you will be eligible to access all USMLE events including Information Seminars
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Course Overview
This Kaplan USMLE course is brought to you by the Academic Team in the US. Our faculty is composed of US medical school faculty and practitioners who are acclaimed lecturers in their respective fields.
QBank Plus Step 1- 6 months : 350 €
- QBank access (including 2,350 questions). You can customize them in many ways: test yourself under timed exam conditions or in tutorial mode; focus on organ systems, etc. QBank will help you target your weak areas and strengthen them.
- Over 1,800 Integrated Vignettes and Physiology style questions
- Full-length online exam simulation
- Teaching tab with additional audio explanations of up to 200 of the most challenging questions.
QBank Plus Step 2 – 6 months : 350 €
- QBank access (including 2,200 questions) .
You can customize in three dimensions:
- timed or un-timed exam conditions
- unused or previously incorrect questions
- by specialty - Over 750 questions from our online Internal Medecine
Important : cumulative reporting across both Qbanks - One simulated exam with detailed feedback
- Multimedia questions included
Test Overview
USMLE Step 1: Tests basic science principles, specifically in anatomy, behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. Interdisciplinary areas such as genetics, immunology, and nutrition are also tested. Step 1 emphasizes mechanisms of health, disease and modes of therapy.
USMLE Step 2 CK: tests the clinical sciences, specifically in internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, surgery, neurology, psychiatry and public health. Step 2 CK assesses application to patient care, health promotion and disease prevention.
USMLE Step 3 : focuses primarily on patient management (45-55% of the questions).
Test Format
USMLE Step 1: Contains 350 questions administered over 8 hours of testing (including an hour of break time). Questions are divided into 7 blocks of 50 questions, which are completely random. Most question items assess basic medical science concepts in the form of clinical vignettes.
USMLE Step 2 CK: contains 370 questions administered over 9 hours of testing (including an hour of break time).
USMLE Step 3: a 2-day computerized examination with 480 multiple-choice items administered over the first day and a half of testing. The exam concludes with a half-day consisting of approximately 9 open-ended computer-based case simulations (CCS).
Test Scores
USMLE Step 1 minimum passing score: 185/75
USMLE Step 2 CK minimum passing score: 184/75
USMLE Step 3 minimum passing score: 187/75
Register for the Test
International medical graduates must register for Steps 1 and 2 CK through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) on www.ecfmg.org. Registering and scheduling your exam date is a multi-step process:
1. Secure the application materials
The ECFMG will require official copies of various documents including your medical diploma and transcripts.
2. Complete the application and submit it with your application fee and a recent photo
During the application process you will be asked to choose a 3-month "eligibility period" during which you want to take the exams. Once your eligibility period has been assigned, you will need to take your exam during that period of time or you will lose your application fee. Once you submit your application, it will take 4-6 weeks for processing.
3. Receive your Scheduling Permit
Once your application is processed, you will receive a Scheduling Permit. This permit will tell you the start and end dates of your 3-month eligibility period, instructions on scheduling your exam, as well as your Scheduling Number and your Candidate Identification Number.
4. Schedule your test date directly with the Prometric center
Your Scheduling Permit will have instructions on contacting the Prometric center to select your test date (must be within eligibility period).
The individual state medical boards administer the Step 3 eligibility requirements, and application procedures vary among the states. You should request specific information directly from the medical board of the state where you wish to be licensed, or from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSME). www.fsmb.org