I know this has been asked ad nauseum, but when can I take Step 3? Do I have to be actually in a residency, or can I simply have a match contract. Id like to take Step 3 before I graduate, since I have some time off.

I know this has been asked ad nauseum, but when can I take Step 3? Do I have to be actually in a residency, or can I simply have a match contract. Id like to take Step 3 before I graduate, since I have some time off.

Check out the thread "Step 3 as an MSIV?". It has been discussed extensively this week.