Question about the validity of USMLE steps - fm2017

[ArchivalUser]

Dear all,
I read somewhere that the validity for the USMLE steps is 7 years.
Does this mean we have to pass step1,2ck and 2cs in 7 years period and we can apply even after this period for the match? or, once 7 years has passed the first step we have taken we have to retake that step?

Example:
step1: 2010
step2ck: 2016
step2cs:2016

Can the above person apply for the match in 2020? or he has to retake step1?

Thank you.

[ArchivalUser]

Your scores should remain valid since you completed all steps forward for ECFMG certification within a seven year period. You would not have to retake them.

[ArchivalUser]

Thx rsz

[ArchivalUser]

even step3 has to be completed by 7 yrs in most states and by 10 years in California.

[ArchivalUser]

Wow, didn't know that!
Good to know, thx

[huntshaded]

Wow, didn't know that!
x trench run