USMLE stands for the United States Medical Licensing Examination and is comprised of a series of exams—Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS, and Step 3. Medical students and graduates must pass each of these exams to obtain medical licensure in the United States. The USMLE is sponsored by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). The USMLE’s purpose is to assess whether you can integrate and apply the knowledge, values, and skills you have gained in medical school. Successful completion of the USMLE helps demonstrate your competency as a soon-to-be practicing physician to licensing authorities.