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Table 1 First-attempt pass rates on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK by recognition status of medical school attended by ECFMG applicant for certification

From: Making the grade: licensing examination performance by medical school accreditation status

 

Step 1

Applicants, No. (%)

Step 2 CK

Applicants, No. (%)

 

Recognizeda

Non-recognizedb

Total

Recognizeda

Non-recognizedb

Total

Pass

13,409 (88.4)

17,019 (78.6)

30,428

6,781 (91.8)

9,296 (88.8)

16,077

Fail

1,752 (11.6)

4,648 (21.5)

6,400

610 (8.3)

1,173 (11.2)

1,783

Total

15,161

21,667

36,828

7,391

10,469

17,860

  1. aattended a medical school accredited by an agency recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
  2. battended a medical school not accredited or accredited by an agency not recognized by WFME