The Correlation Between International Medical Graduates' Self-Study Habits and Their United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores.

Introduction: To secure a residency in the United States, medical students must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams. This study examines the correlation between international medical graduates' (IMGs) self-study habits and their USMLE scores.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted with 51 anonymous third- and fourth-year IMGs from Saint James Medical School, IL, United States.