Usmle recalls step 1,2 &3 2025

In 2025/2026 Annual Transparency Report, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)—co-sponsor of the USMLE—confirmed that it uses AI to generate initial starter drafts of test questions. Rather than publishing raw AI-written items, the board treats AI strictly as an early-stage drafting tool that is refined and vetted by human physicians.


Source : https://www.nbme.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0008-06-26-NBME-Transparency-Report-vs7.pdf

Source : https://www.usmle.org/common-questions

USMLE Application Fees

2026 and 2027 Application Fees

Step 1: $695 (USD)
Step 2 CK: $695 (USD)
Step 3: $955 (USD) 
Effective Dates for 2026 Fees:

Three-month eligibility periods ending in 2026.
The last eligibility period for the 2026 fees is October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.

Effective Dates for 2027 Fees:

Three-month eligibility periods ending in 2027.
The first eligibility period for the 2027 fees is November 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027.
The last eligibility period for the 2027 fees is October 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027.

source : https://www.fsmb.org/usmle/usmle-application-fees