 FACT: When Gaylords MCAT scores are discussed at breakfast, Dr.  Banks says "boards a killer" implying that Gaylord took the  "boards" and did poorly. The MCAT has nothing to do with the "board"  exam. The "board" exam is the USMLE or United States Medical  Licensing Exam administered by the NBME or National Board of Medical  Examiners and is taken in 3 parts by current and continuing medical  students. The MCAT is the Medical College Aptitude Test which can be  taken by anyone.