USMLE

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USMLE

USMLE (pronounced "U-S-M-L-E"), or the United States Medical Licensing Examination, is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States. It is sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

Etymology

The term "USMLE" is an acronym that stands for "United States Medical Licensing Examination". The examination is designed to assess a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care.

Pronunciation

The term "USMLE" is pronounced as "U-S-M-L-E".

Related Terms

  • Medical licensure: The process by which a regulatory authority, usually a governmental entity, grants permission to an individual to engage in the practice of medicine.
  • Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB): A national non-profit organization that represents the 71 state medical and osteopathic boards of the United States and its territories.
  • National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME): An independent, not-for-profit organization that provides high-quality examinations for the health professions.
  • Step 1: The first step of the USMLE assesses the examinee’s understanding of and ability to apply important concepts of the sciences basic to the practice of medicine.
  • Step 2: The second step of the USMLE assesses the ability of examinees to apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision.
  • Step 3: The third step of the USMLE assesses the ability of examinees to apply medical knowledge and understanding of biomedical and clinical science essential for the unsupervised practice of medicine.

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