Why do residency programs require the USMLE?
Medical schools have different grading standards which cannot easily be compared, so program rely on the USMLE to compare the academic strengths of each applicant. The USMLE is not the only factor in selection. Obviously grades, letters of recommendation and where you went to school are key factors in granting interviews.
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