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Academic Policy Manual Part II (3rd and 4th Years)
National Board Examinations

As a graduation requirement, all students are required to register as a candidate and to record a passing total score on USMLE 1. In cases where a student requires more than one attempt to successfully record a passing score on USMLE 1, the National Board of Medical Examiners Policy regarding re-examination will apply. A passing total score on USMLE 1 must be reported to the Office of Registration and Records by January of the senior year. In cases where a student requires more than one attempt to successfully record a passing score on USMLE 1, the National Board of Medical Examiners Policy regarding re-examination will apply. A passing score must e obrained and reported to the Registrar no later than january of the senior year in order for the student to be eligible to register for the last two quarters (last semester). Students who do not meeti this graduation requirement by Januaryof the senior year and have exhausted allremedition opportunities permitted by the NtionalBoard of medical Examiners will not be permitted togradute from the Stritch School of Medicine.

Students are required to take and record a score for USMLE 2 during September or April of the fourth year and have the score reported to the Office of Registration and Records prior to the last day of classes. It is recommended that students take USMLE 2 after successful completion of all required junior year clerkships. A passing score on USMLE 2 is not a condition for either promotion or graduation.

Students should consult the NBME USMLE brochure regarding registration deadlines, fees, test administration procedures, score reporting procedures, and re-examination policy. National Board publications are available from the Office of Registration and Records.