A common exam-and-certification planning window; the full path from preparation to residency may span roughly 3–5 years.
Plan the process. Protect the study day.
Step 1 is pass/fail: prepare to pass securely and efficiently. Step 2 CK carries the three-digit score and is usually the stronger differentiator. This hub organises the route; it does not replace official guidance or a dedicated Step question bank.
Approximate pre-travel process cost. Fees, exchange rates, applications and Pathways change.
ECFMG’s examination requirement generally links first passed exam to completion of required exams and accepted Pathway; verify the rule for your Match year.
As of August 2026 — verify at official sources before acting. Testing locations can change; check the official scheduling system before booking international travel.
Identity first. Exam portal second.
Use Meyshan Med deliberately
Retain mechanisms and discriminators with FSRS-6 scheduling.
Practise vignette reasoning and committing before the reveal.
Use USMLE-depth vignettes, then read why every distractor fails.
Educational prototype · not for patient care · not a replacement for official USMLE materials or dedicated Step question banks.