Licensing Exams
The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®)
Learn about the steps and how your score will impact your specialty and residency decisions.
The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA)
An introduction to the components of all three levels, how they're scored, and possible changes to the exam.
Taking the COMLEX or USMLE®
Which licensing exam(s) should I take?
The value of medical licensure and board certification
Successful completion of a residency, board certification, and a period of clinical practice is the preferred early career path. Here's why.