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…
Exam mode
Online (CBT)
Level
PG
Stream
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United States Medical Licensing Examination syllabus
The USMLE syllabus is divided into three steps, each testing different medical knowledge and skills.
- Step 1: Focuses on basic science knowledge. Topics include anatomy, biochemistry, behavior science, germs, the immune system, diseases, drugs, how the body works, nutrition, genetics, and aging. The test only has multiple-choice questions.
- Step 2: Has two parts. The first part is Clinical Knowledge (CK), which covers clinical fields such as surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology. The second part is Clinical Skills (CS), which involves assessing and diagnosing individuals acting as patients.
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