Students who are seeking a residency in the United States must take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The Office of the University Registrar will certify students to take USMLE Step 1 if they have successfully completed all basic sciences requirements and passed the CBSE placement examination. Students may be certified for USMLE Step 1 after successfully completing the CBSE following Term 5, at the end of Year 3 following core clerkships, or at the end of Year 4. Students who pass USMLE Step 1 should immediately contact their Clinical Student Administrator. Students who fail USMLE Step 1 must also notify their Clinical Student Administrator and the AADS academic advisors at clinicaltransitionaads@sgu.edu.
Students who fail USMLE Step 1 may retake the examination but must remain within academic progress guidelines. Students typically take USMLE Step 2 at the end of Year 3, following completion of the required clerkships. Students should consult their clinical academic advisors regarding the most appropriate timing.