USMLE step 2 question

[H0mersimps0n]

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First, I'm a second year DO student. I was looking through the FREIDA site at residencies and noticed a section:

"Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2-CS"

Dare I assume the only way to take Step 2-CS is to have taken and passed step 1?

I just wanted to make sure, I have heard rumors from unreliable sources saying otherwise.

Thanks..

 

[H0mersimps0n]

anyone?

 

[H0mersimps0n]

This is the best I could come up with...

at: http://www.usmle.org/FAQs/step2csfaqs1103.htm#where

Where will the clinical skills examination fit in the sequence of USMLE Step examinations?
Clinical Skills (CS) will be one of two components of the USMLE Step 2. The other component, which is the current version of Step 2, will be the Clinical Knowledge (CK) component. Eligible US and Canadian medical school students/graduates will be allowed to take Step 1 and each of the two components of Step 2 in any sequence. International medical school students and graduates seeking ECFMG certification must pass Step 1 prior to taking Step 2 CS. Additional information on ECFMG requirements for certification can be found at the ECFMG website.


So assuming I'm a "eligible US medical school student" I could technically take the step 2 and 1 out of order = "in any sequence". Still kind of doesn't answer my question as to whether these allopathic residency programs need step 1 too? hmmm

 

[electra]

I can't imagine you would have to take both clinical skills exams. Since you probably have to take the NBOME one to get out of school, that should be acceptable. I took Step I and II of USMLE, but I'm certainly not forking over another grand to take the CS.