Medical & Health Sciences
Medical entrance, licensing (USMLE, PLAB), and healthcare exams.
All Medical & Health Sciences Exams
USMLE Step 1
Federation of State Medical Boards & NBME
First step of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Pass/fail exam since 2022, assessing understanding of foundational medical science. Required for US medical licensure and residency matching.
USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge
Federation of State Medical Boards & NBME
Second step of USMLE assessing clinical knowledge required for supervised practice. Score is critical for residency matching (ERAS). Now the primary scored USMLE exam since Step 1 became pass/fail.
USMLE Step 3
Federation of State Medical Boards
Final USMLE step required for unsupervised practice as a physician. Two-day exam covering foundations of independent practice and advanced clinical medicine with computer-based case simulations.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
National Testing Agency (NTA)
India's sole undergraduate medical entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary programs. Approximately 2 million candidates compete annually for around 100,000 seats.
NEET Postgraduate
National Board of Examinations (NBEMS)
Entrance for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in Indian medical colleges. Determines specialty admissions and hospital placements for practicing MBBS doctors.
PLAB Part 1 (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board)
General Medical Council (UK)
First stage of UK medical licensing for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Computer-based 180-question MCQ test conducted at British Council centers globally.
PLAB Part 2 (OSCE)
General Medical Council (UK)
Second stage of UK medical licensing - a 16-station Objective Structured Clinical Examination held at Manchester test center. Tests clinical, communication, and professional skills.
Medical College Admission Test
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Standardized entrance test for medical schools in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Caribbean. Assesses problem-solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social sciences.
Australian Medical Council Examination
Australian Medical Council
Two-part examination for International Medical Graduates seeking to practice medicine in Australia. MCQ exam followed by 16-station OSCE.
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination
Medical Council of Canada
Required examination for Canadian medical licensure. Computer-based test evaluating medical knowledge, clinical decision-making, and communication skills of graduating medical students.
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians
Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians
Postgraduate medical qualification for physicians practicing internal medicine in the UK and internationally. Three-part exam (Part 1, Part 2 Written, PACES).
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Royal Colleges of Surgeons (Edinburgh, England, Ireland, Glasgow)
Postgraduate surgical qualification required for UK surgical trainees. Two-part exam: Part A (written MCQ) and Part B (OSCE clinical skills).
ECFMG Certification Pathway
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Certification required for International Medical Graduates to enter US Graduate Medical Education (residency). Requires USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and OET Medicine.
NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination)
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Standardized examination for registered nurse licensure in United States, Canada, and Australia. Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) format ranges from 75 to 145 questions.
OET Medicine (Occupational English Test)
Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment
English proficiency test for healthcare professionals accepted by regulatory bodies in UK (GMC), Australia (AHPRA), New Zealand, and Singapore. Uses real-world medical scenarios.