Topmusicanswers
- How many questions are on the USMLE Step 1?
- Is Step 1 The hardest exam?
- What is the pass rate for USMLE Step 1?
- Does Step 1 have easy questions?
How many questions are on the USMLE Step 1?
Step 1 is a multiple-choice computerized test that you'll take at a designated exam center. The exam is divided into seven “blocks”, each containing up to 40 questions that will test your medical knowledge and your analytical skills.
Is Step 1 The hardest exam?
The USMLE Step 1, in particular, is one of the most stressful and difficult exams you will take in your medical school career. Your performance on this exam will essentially set the tone for your success, or failure, in the residency match process. ... Basically, you must do well on this exam.
What is the pass rate for USMLE Step 1?
Step 1
| Examinees from Non-US/Canadian Schools | 2019 Number Tested | 2020* Percent Passing |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Takers | 14,046 | 87% |
| Repeaters** | 2,019 | 50% |
| Total | 16,065 | 83% |
Does Step 1 have easy questions?
About half of the questions on boards are relatively easy.
All questions cannot be brain twisters. Even though tricky, super-difficult questions are much discussed among medical students, not every question is like this. In my experience, about half the questions on all board exams are straightforward.
