text: As part of a broader public plea for systemic changes to the improper use of USMLE exams, STAT wrote that this "multimillion-dollar industry has exploited the opportunity to extract thousands of dollars from already overly indebted students. Registering for STEP exams test cost $645–1300, while Step preparation materials and courses run much higher."
  Similar exams
  The "Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination" (COMLEX-USA) is required for osteopathic physicians in the United States
  The American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) is required for Podiatric Physicians in the United States.
  In other countries
  Ärztliche Prüfungen, overseen by the IMPP, in Germany
  Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations in Australia.
  Examen Nacional de Aspirantes a Residencias Médicas (ENARM) in Mexico
  Épreuves classantes nationales ECNi in France
  Hong Kong Medical Licensing Examination (HKMLE) in Hong Kong.
  Examination for Provisional Registration (EPR) in Malaysia.
  Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination, in Canada
  Pakistan Medical Commission NEBand NLE Exam,Pakistan
  Medical Council of India (MCI-FMGE conducted by National Board of Examinations)
  National Eligibility and Entrance Test, India
  Nepal Medical Council, in Nepal.
  National Examination for Medical Practitioners in Japan
  Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board test (similar exam used in United Kingdom)
  Saudi Medical Licensing Examination (SMLE) in Saudi Arabia
  Ujian Kompetensi Dokter Indonesia (UKDI) Indonesian Doctor Competence Examination, in Indonesia.
  Bahrain Medical Licensure Examination (BLME) in Bahrain.
  Kunskapsprov för läkare, overseen by Umeå University, in Sweden.
  National Medical Exam in Iran