The association of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores with residency match specialty and location

For future physicians, residency programs offer necessary extended training in specific medical specialties. Medical schools benefit from an understanding of factors that lead their students to match into certain residency specialties. One such factor, often used during the residency application process, is scores on the USA Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE).To determine the relationship between USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK)...