During medical school, there are several important board exams that must be passed in order to progress through medical education. USMLE Step 1 is taken after completing the pre-clinical years of medical school. USMLE Step 2 CK (clinical knowledge) is taken after completing core clinical rotations. Both exams are rigorous and require extensive medical knowledge. UMHS is proud to have an outstanding first attempt USMLE Step 1 pass rate of 93 percent and Step 2 CK pass rate of 96 percent well above other medical schools both in the U.S. and other Caribbean medical schools. These high pass rates and the average score received speak to the dedication of our faculty and staff to ensuring the success of each and every student on their journey to becoming an MD physician.