Northwestern University Home
Feinberg School of Medicine
Education Links
Research Links
Research Links
Feinberg School Quick Links
Search Sites and Find People

Student Handbook

Policies and Procedures:
Examination Procedures
Pre-Clinical Grading Policy
Clerkship Grading Policy
Leave of Absence Policy
NBME Exam Policy

E-mail Policy

Policy on Sexual Harassment
Access to Student Records
HIPAA
Needlestick Procedure
HIV/HBV Policy
Computer User Policy
Listserv Services
Printing
Posting Flyers

FEINBERG POLICY ON NBME LICENSING EXAMINATIONS

Eligibility for graduation from the Feinberg School of Medicine is contingent upon performance on the licensing examinations of the National Board of Medical Examiners, as follows:

  • All students will be required to take and record a passing score on the USMLE Step 1 examination.
  • All students will be required to take and record a passing score on the USMLE Step 2 – CK (clinical knowledge) examination.
  • All students will be required to take and record a passing score on the USMLE Step 2 – CS (clinical skills) examination.

This graduation requirement applies to all students graduating in the Class of 2007 and thereafter.