Posted September 15, 2021
USMLE Step 1 score reporting will transition from a numeric score and pass/fail outcome to pass/fail only for exams taken on or after January 26, 2022. The USMLE program views this change as an important first step toward facilitating broader, system-wide changes to improve the transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education.
| Dates for USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail OnlyTransition Begins with Exams Taken on or after January 26, 2022 To receive a numeric score, examinees must take their exam on or before January 25, 2022* |
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| Step 1 Exams | Test on or before Jan. 25, 2022 (Please schedule your appointment with Prometric well in advance of your desired test date) |
Test on or after Jan. 26, 2022 (Schedule your exam date for on or after Jan. 26, 2022) |
| Score Reports | Numeric score and pass/fail outcome | Pass/fail outcome only |
| Transcripts** | Numeric score and pass/fail outcome | Pass/fail outcome only |
* For multi-day exams, the date of the first day of testing will determine score reporting.
**Includes transcripts produced by NBME, ECFMG, FSMB and through Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®).
View Example January 26, 2022 Score Reports
- Step 1 Score Report – Pass Outcome Examinees who pass will not receive content-based feedback.
- Step 1 Score Report – Fail Outcome Examinees who fail Step 1 will receive information about how far they were from passing, as well as content-based feedback to guide the study plan for their next attempt.
