The United States Medical Licensing Examination, commonly known as the USMLE, is a crucial three-part medical licensing examination required for international students to practice medicine in the United States. Ownership of the USMLE is divided between two entities: 1. Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB): Represents state medical boards responsible for issuing medical licenses. 2. National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME): Develops and administers the USMLE examinations. Eligibility to take the USMLE extends to medical graduates outside the USA and Canada, with registration facilitated through ECFMG's online services on the official USMLE website. The USMLE evaluates physician characteristics essential for patient care, including medical knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. It comprises three steps: 1. USMLE Step 1: Evaluates basic science knowledge and principles. 2. USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge): Assesses the application of medical expertise in patient care. 3. USMLE Step 3: The final assessment for physicians assuming independent responsibility in delivering medical care. USMLE exams can be taken at Prometric test centers located in major cities worldwide for Steps 1 and 2 CK, while Step 3 must be taken within the United States. Documents required for the exam include USMLE scheduling permission and a valid government-issued photo ID, preferably a passport. The number of exam attempts has been reduced from six to four for each USMLE Step. The Match process determines the matching of medical students with Residency programs based on USMLE results, along with other factors such as letters of recommendation and personal statements. During the USMLE Step exams, candidates must report to the testing center at the assigned time and complete multiple-choice questions within a set time frame for each block. Effective time management and adherence to instructions provided by the testing center are crucial for success.