Can you take the USMLE step 1 more than once

[Anonymous]

Just a quick question are we allowed to take the USMLE Step 1more than once to get a better score if we passed it once...

[classic]

If you pass a Step or Step Component, you are not allowed to retake it, except to comply with the time limit of a medical licensing authority for the completion of all Steps or a requirement imposed by another authority recognized by the USMLE program for this purpose. The medical licensing or other authority must provide information indicating that you are applying to retake the passed Step or Step Component in order to comply with its requirement. If you are repeating a Step or Step Component because of a time limit, you may apply to retake the examination only after the applicable time limit has expired.

I found this on the USLMLE page. Google it!

[lf777]

Hi

That means you have to wait 7 years from your latest USMLE test to retake it to try to get a better score...

lf