Preparing for Your Transition to the United States- USMLE Steps

This section is intended for individuals who have not yet arrived in the United States or who have not been accepted into a US residency program. Many candidates may have already completed their USMLE Step 3. For those who have not, it's important to note that many residency programs require Step 3 to be completed before the start of the first year of residency.

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-step series of tests designed to evaluate a physician's ability to apply the knowledge and skills necessary for providing patient care. This examination encompasses both basic and clinical sciences and is utilized by medical licensing authorities in the United States to issue licenses for practicing medicine. The three steps of the USMLE are Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 3. You can find in-depth information on the UMSLE at this website. Below is a quick overview of the basic information. 
Step 1
Step 1 evaluates your understanding and ability to apply key scientific concepts essential to medical practice.
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Step 2
Step 2 CK evaluates a candidate's ability to apply essential medical knowledge and skills for supervised patient care, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
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step 3
Step 3 assesses your application of medical knowledge and clinical science for unsupervised practice, with a focus on outpatient patient management.
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