United States Medical Licensing Examination
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-part exam for medical graduates seeking a license to practice medicine in the United States. It is overseen by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Students choose their own eligibility…
United States Medical Licensing Examination eligibility
Medical students or graduates can take the USMLE. Step 2 can be attempted between the third and fourth years of medical college. There is no fixed schedule; candidates select a three-month eligibility window for exam dates.
Each USMLE Step can be attempted up to four times, with a mandatory six-month waiting period between retakes. For Step 3, additional eligibility criteria apply, as specified by the FSMB and NBME.
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