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Updated practice and informational materials for the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination have been posted to the USMLE website. These materials reflect the change in number of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) per block described in a prior announcement<\/a>, as well as new test delivery software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Examinees planning to take a Step 2 CK examination on or after July 10, 2016<\/strong><\/span> should read the following materials and practice with the updated sample items:<\/p>\n

Downloadable practice test materials, with tutorials<\/a>
\nUSMLE Step 2 CK Sample Items booklet (PDF)<\/a>
\nUSMLE Step 2 CK Content Description and General Information booklet (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Updated practice and informational materials for the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination have been posted to the USMLE website. These materials reflect the change in number of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) per block described in a prior announcement, as well as new test delivery software. 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