{"id":1142,"date":"2014-01-22T19:59:02","date_gmt":"2014-01-22T19:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ecfmg.org\/news\/?p=1142"},"modified":"2014-01-22T19:59:02","modified_gmt":"2014-01-22T19:59:02","slug":"unified-content-outline-adopted-usmle-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecfmg.org\/news\/2014\/01\/22\/unified-content-outline-adopted-usmle-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Unified Content Outline To Be Adopted for All USMLE Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"

A unified content outline<\/a>, which provides a common organization of content across all USMLE examinations, has been developed.<\/p>\n

Examinations released in 2014 will be built using the new unified content outline. Test specifications using the unified outline will be published in early 2014. For Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS, the changes will be subtle, and the examinations will be similar in content to previous years. Step 3 examinations administered on or after November 1, 2014 will include more substantial changes in content; additional information<\/a> about changes to Step 3 is available.<\/p>\n

Examinees should read the full announcement<\/a> and monitor the USMLE website<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A unified content outline, which provides a common organization of content across all USMLE examinations, has been developed. Examinations released in 2014 will be built using the new unified content outline. Test specifications using the unified outline will be published in early 2014. 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