For example to compare a given score with the scores of us canadian first takers on step.
Usmle step 1 scores 2019.
First step 2 ck scores are significantly higher than step 1 scores.
For example while 10 5 of first year anesthesiology residents had step 2 ck.
Med students are excellent test.
However it would be below the median for step 2 ck 42nd percentile.
As of this writing the minimum scores for the usmle in 2019 are as follows.
Information on all average usmle step 1 scores for every specialty can be found in the national residency matching program s nrmp yearly charting outcomes in the match reports but to help you parse through the nitty gritty.
So a 240 on step 1 is the 66th percentile.
Content areas page step 1 score report content areas page step 2 ck score report scores with the exception of step 2 cs which is reported as pass fail usmle results are reported on a 3 digit scale.
While your usmle step 1 exam score is not the only factor in competitiveness for residency programs it remains a key factor differentiating applicants who match from others who do not.
The table below displays statistics on usmle step 1 and step 2 content knowledge ck scores for first year residents in 2018 19 by specialty.
Usmle step 1 comlex level 1 score 94 4 1 letters of recommendation in the specialty 86 4 2 medical student performance evaluation mspe dean s letter 81 4 usmle step 2 ck comlex level 2 ce score 80 4.