USMLE

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What is the USMLE?

The United States Medical Licensing Examination is not just another test—it’s much more. Unlike other exams, the USMLE comprehensively tests how well you can apply your skills, knowledge, and attitudes to real life, patient-centered scenarios.

The USMLE consists of 4 exams. Each Step is taken at a different point in your medical career and requires different levels of USMLE prep. Consider each USMLE Step its own individual exam that you’ll need to prepare for.

The levels of USMLE step exams

Frequently taken at the end of second year, Step 1 is a one-day computer exam that emphasizes anatomy, behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology.

This multiple-choice exam tests medical knowledge and the essential clinical science required for patient care. It lasts 9 hours, and presents subjects randomly—so you’ll need to switch from one topic to another without skipping a beat.

A 2-day computerized exam, Step 3 focuses primarily on patient management, assessing your ability to evaluate history and physical exam information, order diagnostic tests, select initial therapies, and more.

MADE BY DOCTORS, FOR DOCTORS

All of our USMLE prep—from Step 1 through Step 3 and COMLEX—is developed by doctors. They’ve already taken these exams, and they know the best strategies for a passing score.

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