Chance of passing Step 2 CK
The passing score is 214. Below, real outcomes from 2,239 score reports: the share of students who reached 214, 240 and 250, grouped by their average across scaled practice tests (NBME, UWSA, AMBOSS SA).
| Practice average | Reached 214 | 240+ | 250+ | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200–209 | 15/15 observed | 20% | 0% | 15 |
| 210–214 | 96% | 27% | 0% | 26 |
| 215–219 | 98% | 58% | 10% | 59 |
| 220–224 | 99% | 69% | 27% | 83 |
| 225–229 | 132/132 observed | 90% | 41% | 132 |
| 230–239 | 459/459 observed | 92% | 63% | 459 |
| 240–249 | 611/611 observed | 97% | 87% | 611 |
| 250+ | 847/847 observed | 100% | 98% | 847 |
These historical shares describe self-selected public score reports, which may overrepresent passing and higher-scoring outcomes. They are not readiness thresholds. The main predictor estimates the probability of reaching any cutoff from your exact tests and timing.
Common questions
What is the passing score for Step 2 CK?
The minimum passing score is 214. The vast majority of US MD first-takers pass, and in the collected reports practice-test averages above the low 220s were associated with passing in nearly every case.
What practice scores suggest you are ready to pass?
Among collected reports with practice averages of 220 or higher, about 99% reached 214. These self-selected group outcomes are not an individualized readiness threshold. The observed share was lower below the low 210s, although that group was small.
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