Step Exams

Process for Scheduling Step 1 & Step 2 Exams 

  • Click first-time user, enter your name, SSN, and WUSM’s information.  
  • Be sure to enter your name exactly as it appears on your driver’s license, passport, or whatever official ID you will be using when you appear for the test. 
  • The NBME will then email you your USMLE ID and a temporary password.  This may take up to a day. 
  • Once you get these, you’ll be able to apply for the UMSLE exam. 
  • Our office will verify your enrollment for the NBME – this is done automatically 2-3x/week. 
  • On the NBME website, you’ll create a Certification of Identity page.   
  • Please complete only the bottom portion of this page with your handwritten signature + authorization.   
  • Email this form to our office (wusmregistrar@wustl.edu).  We will complete the top portion and provide your photo from your academic file.  We will then email the form to the NBME team.
  • NBME processing may take up to 5-7 business days before you’re officially approved to schedule your exam. 
  • This process will cover registration for both Step 1 and Step 2 exams – you will not need to complete the Certification of Identity Form twice.