Short answer
At Prometric test centers. Step 1 and Step 2 CK are offered worldwide; Step 3 is offered only in the U.S.
USA USMLE Exam: Quick Facts
- Sponsors
- FSMB and NBME
- Step 1
- About 8 hours; pass/fail
- Step 2 CK
- About 9 hours; 218 to pass
- Step 3
- 2 days; 200 to pass
- Fees (2026)
- Step 1/2 CK $695 · Step 3 $955
- Test centers
- Prometric (Step 3 in the U.S. only)
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