USMLE Timing Of Step 2 CK for american med school students ?

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What is the usual time when American Med School students take the step 2 CK ?

For step 1 Americans generally took it in April-May-June... what about step 2 ?
Is there a mandatory time by which they have to give the exam like for step 1 ?
 
More and more students are taking it in the summer before ERAS so that scores are available when ERAS goes out. I'd say over half my class took it over the summer. The rest take it in the fall or even early winter (December). You need the score before rank lists are due (February).
 
More and more students are taking it in the summer before ERAS so that scores are available when ERAS goes out. I'd say over half my class took it over the summer. The rest take it in the fall or even early winter (December). You need the score before rank lists are due (February).
Thanks a ton for all the help ! 🙂
 
What about CS ? what would be the best timing to take it in order to apply for the same year's residency match ? Does June sound a good idea for September 16 ?
 
I took mine over the summer. Yes, you might have some extra time to study when on electives/interviews, but it was just nice to get it out of the way.
 
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