The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) program will implement Designated Testing Dates exam administration during January 2029. The updated implementation date will give schools additional time to adjust policies and curricula.
The Designated Testing Dates model is designed to reduce security risks. The transition will strengthen exam integrity and support standardization. This information will help educators understand testing capacity in their region.
LCME-accredited medical schools are encouraged to evaluate and modify institutional policies that contribute to USMLE performance. We will continue to release more information about the transition to Designated Testing dates as it becomes available.
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