USMLE

The United States Medical Licensing Examination or USMLE is a multi-part professional medical sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Medical doctors or medical graduates are required to pass the USMLE exam before being allowed to practice medicine in American hospitals. The USMLE assesses a doctor’s or a physician's ability to apply medical knowledge, medical concepts, and medical principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-cantered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care.

The USMLE consists of three steps. All three USMLE steps must be passed before a medical graduate is eligible to apply for a license to practice medicine in hospitals in the USA. Medical students who have graduated from non-US medical schools and international medical graduates must pass all three steps of the USMLE exam to be licensed to practice medicine in the US hospitals, regardless of the title of their medical degree. Results of the USMLE exam are used in granting the initial license to practice medicine in the USA and to enrol on a hospital residency programme in USA.

Securing a USA Hospital Residency

Hospital residency is required on-the-job training within American hospitals for medical graduates who wish to specialise in a particular medical field or medical specialisation. The hospital residencyin USA would typically last from 3-8 years depending on the medical specialisation chosen. With a limited number of hospital residency positions each year, and a surplus of applications, international medical graduates may need to work harder to secure the right hospital residency position.

Most hospitals in USA select their hospital residency candidates from medical applicants who participate in the “Match” process. This system of matching candidates to hospital residency training positions through a centralized “Matching” process allows medical graduates to personally determine their preferences, while simultaneously allowing the hospitals to rank hospital residency applicants. The preference lists are merged by computer at the National Resident Matching (NRMP). The hospital residency ‘matching’ process results are announced annually in March.

Generally, hospital residency programs in USA look for USMLE scores above 200/82, the higher USMLE score the better. They also prefer USA hospital work experience and letters of recommendation from physicians or doctors with whom the medical graduates have worked. A personal statement outlining goals, reasons for entering the medical profession, medical specialisation interested in, and special interests is also required. Medical graduates are recommended to plan ahead in order to comfortably and safely meet these requirements prior hospital residency Match deadlines.

Why study USMLE with Kaplan Medical?

Experience a Cutting-Edge Healthcare System
Experience firsthand what hospitals in the USA are looking for from medical students. Learn what you need to do to attain residency. Gain experience within a modern leading healthcare system.

Learn from Expert Kaplan Faculty
Our faculty is composed of actual USA medical school faculty and practitioners who are acclaimed lecturers in their respective fields of expertise. They have unique insights into our curriculum and how it is tested on the USMLE.

Focus on Your Preparation
Prepare at one of Kaplan Medical premier locations and have the convenience of choosing from prearranged housing. Study and live immersed in USMLE preparation and exposure to western healthcare.

Most USMLE Exam-Like Questions
Our exam-style questions are in the USMLE’s format and reflect the most recent exam trends. All questions include a detailed explanation. Our curriculum focuses on topics and concepts that are most important for exam success.

About Step-1 and Step-2 CK Courses

Intensive Live Lecture Courses
Our Expert faculty members deliver high-yield, structured live lectures giving you the most relevant content and insight into the exam allowing you to have live interaction with Kaplan faculty and your peers. Our faculty will be present to answer your questions and provide you with immediate explanations to help you understand the material.

Kaplan Medical courses are based on a core curriculum focused on high-yield, exam-relevant topics and exam-style questions. All of our courses include:

• Live lectures from expert faculty of varied length
• Access to Kaplan’s online Qreview product
• Includes Qbank and either IV or IV or IM Qbank.
• Designed to encourage question practice while studying content.
• Diagnostic exam comprised of 150 exam-style questions including computer-generated results and feedback provided by both discipline and organ system.
• Seven volumes of comprehensive lecture notes covering Anatomy, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry/Medical Genetics, Microbiology/Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology
• Qbook with 850 exam-style practice questions and explanations, as well as a section covering test-taking strategies
• Eight 50-question subject-based tests with explanations
• Full-length simulated exam with full answers and explanations

About USMLE Combinations Courses

Enrol in a USMLE Step-1 and Step-2 CK course together and SAVE!

USMLE Step-1 & Step-2 DeluxPrep ($8,799 USD)
This option gives you access to Step-1 and Step-2 live lectures and Kaplan center resources for 1 full year. Enroll in this combination course and be on track to finish both exams within the year! You’ll have the benefit of attending our live lecture courses with the flexibility to review lectures on video at your own pace.

With this course you’ll receive

• Live lecture for Step-1 and Step-2 for total of 12-14 weeks
• One-year of access to all of Kaplan’s center-based Step-1 and Step-2 resources supplemental and review resources
• 6 months access to each of Kaplan’s Step-1 and Step-2 QReview’s;
• includes over 5000 questions!

About USMLE Step-3 Course

Kaplan Medical has been helping doctors prepare for the clinical skills exam since its inception in 1998. Through simulations, step-by-step instructions and efficient time management strategies, we can help you become familiar with the exam and learn the skills necessary to perform well.

USMLE Step-2 CS 5-day

Add USMLE step-2 CS to any USA based course for only $2,520 USD

This intensive review course features hands-on interactive learning, through numerous patient encounters and teaching from our expert faculty. It includes coaching and training in effective physician/patient communication, practice in conducting a relevant patient history, performing a focused physical exam, writing a concise patient note and a 10-station examination. The program is conveniently offered in four cities across the United States: Rutherford, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois and Palo Alto, California.

About USMLE Step-3 course

Kaplan Medical offers the highest-quality resources available to help physicians excel on the USMLE Step-3. We are dedicated to providing you with the best faculty and most up-to-date review materials. Dulex

DeluxePrep - $3,599 USD

Our Step-3 DeluxePrep course gives you the benefit of attending our live lectures with the flexibility to use Kaplan’s center-based resources, allowing you to review lectures on video at your own pace.

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