USMLE Step 2 CK and Residency Competitiveness

What is the minimum passing score for the USMLE Step 2 CK?

• 245

• 214

• 230

• 260

Which specialty has the lowest average Step 2 CK score?

• Psychiatry

• Pathology

• Family Medicine

• Pediatrics

What percentage of the specialty competitiveness index is based on Step 2 CK scores?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What is a significant factor in determining a specialty's competitiveness besides Step 2 CK scores?

• Number of years in medical school

• Match rate

• Location of residency

• Number of patients treated

What is the average Step 2 CK score for internal medicine?

• 250

• 253

• 251

• 252

Which specialty is tied with dermatology for the highest average Step 2 CK score?

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• Diagnostic Radiology

Which specialty ranks as the most competitive based on 2024 data?

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• Neurosurgery

• Dermatology

What is the percentile rank for a Step 2 CK score of 255?

• 80th percentile

• 50th percentile

• 70th percentile

• 63rd percentile

What is the main focus of Med School Insiders' tutoring services?

• Group study sessions

• Customized study plans

• Online video lectures

• Practice exams

What is the duration of the Step 2 CK exam?

• 9 hours

• 7 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours