Uses of Test
Students in American medical schools take this test at the end of their second year of medical school, which is usually required for progression into the clinical third year. The test is standardized and thus allows for a direct comparison between medical students nationally, although the USMLE test scores were not designed for this purpose. Performance on this test is also one of the selection criteria used in the NRMP match program for residencies. A passing score on this test indicates that the medical student has grasped the core scientific knowledge taught during the 'basic sciences' years.
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