When do USMLE results come out?
USMLE results are usually released several weeks after your exam; USMLE publishes expected release dates for each testing window on usmle.org, and delays can happen around peak periods or after format changes. Step 1 results show pass or fail; Step 2 CK and Step 3 report a three-digit score.
Check usmle.org’s score reporting schedule for your test date. Checked October 11, 2026.
| Step | What you receive |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Pass or fail |
| Step 2 CK | Three-digit score; passing standard 218 |
| Step 3 | Three-digit score; passing standard 200 |
Planning around results
- Residency applicants: leave time for Step 2 CK results to reach programs before interview invitations go out.
- Transcripts for residency applications are sent through ERAS for a fee.
Official source & community discussion
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