Experiences, challenges, and prospects of National Medical Licensing Examination in China

Abstract

Since the implementation of National Medical Licensing Examination (NMLE) system in China, millions of individuals have participated in the examination and have been licensed as physicians. Over the past few decades, NMLE has played a major role in evaluating and guiding Chinese medical education and has made great progress. This commentary discusses the main experience, challenges, and prospects of NMLE in China.