University at Buffalo (UB)
Passing Step 2 CK is a requirement for graduation.
The USMLE Bulletin of Information, Content Description and Sample Test Materials, and more information may be obtained from the NBME website.
Students should take Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) by December 31 of their fourth year. During of fourth year course registration, students should designate appropriate time for taking these examinations.
To apply for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination, go to the MyUSMLE Portal login.
Login using your USMLE ID and password.
The official month for graduation is June. Please fill out the portion of your test application that requests "Date Medical Degree Expected/Conferred" accordingly.
If you wish to request any accommodations during the test administration, you must provide additional information required by the NBME Office that includes specific, current documentation related to the requested accommodation.
If you have any questions about this, please contact the Office of Student and Academic Affairs prior to registering for Step 2.
The MyUSMLE Portal uses ID.me, a secure login that allows examinees to easily prove their identities while protecting their data.
The identity verification process using ID.me usually takes 5-10 minutes and requires new users to upload their identity document, enter the required personal information, and take a video selfie.
You will receive a scheduling permit of confirmation from the NBME approximately two weeks after your application has been processed. At that time, you should contact Prometric, Inc. to schedule your Step 2 CK examination test date.
If you have any questions please contact: omeregistrar@buffalo.edu
On examination day, you must present your scheduling permit and an unexpired, government-issued form of identification that includes both your photo and signature to the examination site, (for example, a driver’s license or passport) and your name must be an exact match with the name you registered.