Dedicated Prep, a USMLE tutoring service, has published a free comprehensive guide explaining the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) for medical students and international medical graduates (IMGs).

The guide explains the three-step structure of the exam, including Step 1 (basic sciences, now pass/fail), Step 2 CK (clinical knowledge, scored), and Step 3 (independent clinical decision-making, taken during residency). It also covers registration changes under the 2026 Service Transition, ECFMG Certification requirements for IMGs, scoring, and retake policies.

The full guide is available at:
https://dedicatedprep.com/what-is-the-usmle-exam/

Dedicated Prep also offers 1-on-1 tutoring for students preparing for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. According to the service, instead of recommending more study resources, it helps students use the right resources more effectively through data-driven study plans and NBME performance analysis.

More information about the tutoring service is available at:
https://dedicatedprep.com/usmle-tutoring/

About Dedicated Prep:
Dedicated Prep is a USMLE tutoring service that provides 1-on-1 coaching for medical students and IMGs. The service focuses on data-driven study plans and helping students use existing resources, including UWorld, NBME, and First Aid, more effectively.