IMGs Guide to USMLE: Exams, Applications, and Fees

Preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the residency application process is a significant journey for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This guide provides a comprehensive overview, covering the USMLE exams, application process, required documents, and associated fees. The goal is to offer an in-depth resource to help IMGs navigate their path to medical licensure and residency in the United States. Additionally, this guide includes tips and a detailed timeline to streamline your preparation and application process.

1. Understanding the USMLE Exams

The USMLE is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States, designed to assess a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles essential for safe and effective patient care.

Step 1:

Purpose: Assesses understanding and application of important concepts of the sciences basic to the practice of medicine, with special emphasis on principles and mechanisms underlying health, disease, and modes of therapy.

Format: Multiple-choice questions.

Duration: 8-hour session with 280 questions.