Complete USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK Guide for International Medical Graduates (2026)

Navigating the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) requires early planning and strategic school selection.

Key Step 1 Strategy: Focus on core physiology and pathology early in Year 2. Utilize UWorld QBank and First Aid consistently.

Why Clinical Rotations Matter: 72 weeks of clinical clerkships in ACGME-accredited US teaching hospitals build US Clinical Experience (USCE) and yield vital Letters of Recommendation (LoRs).