This document provides an overview of the USMLE and Canadian medical licensing exams. It outlines the three steps of the USMLE - Step 1 which covers basic sciences, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Clinical Skills (CS). Step 2 CK is similar to the MCCQE, the Canadian exam. The document recommends study materials for each exam and advises students to prepare early and aim to complete both the USMLE and Canadian exams.

1. USMLE & Canadian Exam Dr. Ali Alali

2. Overview USMLE vs. Canadian Exam ? When to apply ? Where to study from ?

4. Clinical Skills (CS)USMLE step 3

5. USMLE Step 1 Basic science Computer-based , one day exam Every week at Amideast 7 blocks, one hour each One hour break 46 questions in each block

6. USMLE step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge Computer-based, one day exam Every week at Amideast 8 blocks, one hour each One hour break 46 questions in each block

8. USMLE step 2 CS Clinical Skills Standardized Patients History, physical exam, counseling= 15 mins Notes, differential, investigations=10 mins 8 hour exam, 12 stations Only done in the USA Centers: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, LA, Philadelphia

9. At the test center Be early Bring your passport Candidate Identification Number (CIN) Food and water !

11. MCCEE Clinical Knowledge Computer-based, 4 hour exam NO breaks 175 questions MCQ Done every other month at Amideast

12. When to apply? USMLE Step 1 USMLE step 2 and MCCEE

13. Study Material

14. USMLE step 1 First Aid for the USMLE step 1 Med Essentials for step 1 USMLE World (website) Kaplan practice questions (website)

15. MCCEE & Step 2 CK First Aid for the USMLE step 2 CK USMLE Step 2 Secrets USMLE World (website) Canada q bank (website)

16. USMLE Step 2 CS First Aid for the USMLE step 2 CS Practice, practice, practice !

18. Rapid Review Series

20. Advice Try to get BOTH exams Score DOES matter Start preparing as soon as possible Acing the exams is easier than you think!