United States Medical Licensing Examination Syllabus 2027

The USMLE syllabus is divided into three steps, each testing different medical knowledge and skills.

• Step 1: Focuses on basic science knowledge. Topics include anatomy, biochemistry, behavior science, germs, the immune system, diseases, drugs, how the body works, nutrition, genetics, and aging. The test only has multiple-choice questions.
• Step 2: Has two parts. The first part is Clinical Knowledge (CK), which covers clinical fields such as surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology. The second part is Clinical Skills (CS), which involves assessing and diagnosing individuals acting as patients.