decided to raise the Step 2 minimum passing score to 209 for students taking the test after July 1, 2014. In 2022, the passing score was increased to 214, with an implementation date of July 1 2022. USMLE provides each test taker with a score report that includes information on their performance on various physician tasks, disciplines and systems. Effect on Residency Matching The USMLE Step 2 CK score is one of many factors considered by residency programs in selecting applicants. Along with the USMLE Step 1, this test is a standardized measure of all applicants. The median USMLE Step 2 scores for graduates of U.S. Medical Schools for various residencies is published periodically by the NRMP in their "Charting Outcomes in the Match" documents USMLE Step 1’s pass/fail status in 2022 is likely to enhance the effect of USMLE Step 2 CK on residency matching, since it will remain as the sole standardized factor in the residency application process. See also USMLE Step 1 USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills USMLE Step 3 References External links Medical education in the United States Standardized tests in healthcare education United States Medical Licensing Examination