I'm graduating from a NY medical school and going to an IM residency in NY. I wanted to take Step 3 in the end of June but I realize that NY has some restrictions about taking it at that time. I heard that you can get around it by taking it in Connecticut. I'm not sure how the process works...does anyone know how this can be done? What happens after I get licensed in Conn..how do i bring it back to NY? Thanks

You can register for the exam through any state (i.e. connecticut - just pick this when you sign up) and then take the exam anywhere you want. Silly I know. Taking the exam does not = licensure. You have to fill out paperwork in your specific state for that. So it doesnt matter what state you use to register for the exam.

thanks that was much needed clarification.

Trouta, others--though you can register for Step 3 in any state, will you also have to take it in the state you registered through, or will anywhere be OK?

Thanks~

No. You can take it anywhere.

I'm graduating from a NY medical school and going to an IM residency in NY. I wanted to take Step 3 in the end of June but I realize that NY has some restrictions about taking it at that time. I heard that you can get around it by taking it in Connecticut. I'm not sure how the process works...does anyone know how this can be done? What happens after I get licensed in Conn..how do i bring it back to NY? Thanks

so you are just finishing medical school and are going to take step 3 in 3 months??? can you do that? i thought it was a test that had to be taken during your intern year.

Two of my friends (one went into rads, the other anes) did Step III after graduating, but before the first day of internship.

Taking Step 3 and passing does not equal universal licensure. In general if you find a sponsoring state to sit for Step 3 and pass, you most likley can get licenced in that state (but why would you want to? Just another bunch of fees). To get licensed in other states, you have to meet that individual state's requirments, Step 3 is only part of it. Depending on your degree (FMG vs US Grad vs DO), you may need other exams, or minimum residency years. In NY you need to complete 1 year of residency. My suggetion: take step 3 in Conn, wait until you finish intern year then apply for NY license.