USA, NBME and FSMB
United States Medical Licensing Examination
The USMLE is the three-step exam required for medical licensure in the United States. International graduates also need ECFMG certification before entering residency.
Exam structure
- Step 1
- Foundational sciences applied to medicine (pass/fail).
- Step 2 CK
- Clinical knowledge and patient management.
- Step 3
- Independent practice and patient management.
