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Preparation for the toughest licensing exams worldwide

Beyond the UK, we help doctors prepare for licensing and specialty exams in the USA, Canada, Australia, India and the Middle East.

USMLE

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.
Course details: USMLE
MCCQE

Canada, Medical Council of Canada

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination

The MCCQE Part I assesses medical knowledge and clinical decision-making for doctors seeking to practise in Canada. International graduates usually also take the NAC exam for residency.

Exam structure

MCCQE Part I
Computer-based exam with MCQs and clinical decision-making cases.
NAC Exam
OSCE used by many residency programmes for international graduates.
Course details: MCCQE
AMC

Australia, Australian Medical Council

Australian Medical Council exams

International graduates on the AMC Standard Pathway take a multiple-choice exam followed by a clinical exam (or an approved workplace-based assessment).

Exam structure

AMC MCQ
Computer-adaptive multiple-choice exam.
AMC Clinical
Multi-station clinical examination.
Course details: AMC
FRACP

Australia and New Zealand, RACP

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

RACP Basic Training exams are a key step towards specialist physician or paediatrician training in Australia and New Zealand.

Exam structure

Divisional Written
Written exam on adult medicine or paediatrics.
Divisional Clinical
Clinical exam with long and short cases.
Course details: FRACP
NEET-PG

India, NBEMS

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate

NEET-PG is the entrance exam for postgraduate medical courses (MD / MS / PG diploma) in India.

Exam structure

Computer-based exam
Multiple-choice questions across pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects.
Course details: NEET-PG
FMGE

India, NBEMS

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination

FMGE is the screening test for Indian citizens and OCIs who obtained their medical degree outside India and want to register to practise in India.

Exam structure

Screening test
Computer-based multiple-choice exam across all MBBS subjects.
Course details: FMGE
SMLE

Saudi Arabia, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Saudi Medical Licensure Examination

The SMLE is required for licensing and for entry into Saudi residency programmes.

Exam structure

Computer-based exam
Multiple-choice questions on clinical knowledge, delivered at test centres.
Course details: SMLE
QMLE

Qatar, Ministry of Public Health (DHP)

Qatar licensing exam

Doctors applying to practise in Qatar may need to pass a computer-based licensing exam set by the Department of Healthcare Professions, depending on their qualifications.

Exam structure

Computer-based exam
Multiple-choice exam relevant to your specialty or general practice.
Course details: QMLE
DHA, DOH, MOHAP

United Arab Emirates

UAE medical licensing exams

Depending on the emirate, doctors are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH, formerly HAAD) or the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Most routes include primary-source verification and a computer-based exam.

Exam structure

Credential verification
Primary-source verification of your qualifications and experience.
Licensing exam
Computer-based multiple-choice exam (plus oral assessment for some roles).
Course details: DHA, DOH, MOHAP

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