step 3

  1. SD11

    USMLE Failed USMLE step 3

    I'm an international medical graduate (visa requiring) and have applied for residency this year. I took step 3 last month and got the result back and I failed by 4 points. What are the implications? I am planning to take it again before the end of this year. My credentials: Step 1: 21X Step...
  2. Ellaji

    Other Is USMLE Step 3 going away?

    Some physician graduates have been urged to complete Step 3 before applying for internship or residency but is Step 3 going away? Since USMLE Step 2 CS has been discontinued, should USMLE Step 3 be the next board exam to be discontinued? https://www.usmle.org/announcements/?ContentId=309...
  3. S

    Failed Step 3 during ERAS application, and did not match. What now?

    Hi guys, IMG applying for General Surgery, didn’t match this past cycle. I planned to take (and pass) Step 3 before Match day, but ended up failing (Score 197). I took Step 3 again and I’m currently waiting for the score report. I am trying to prepare for next cycle and be smart(er). UPDATE: I...
  4. Redpancreas

    MD & DO ANKI for Step 3

    [Note to mods: I feel this is relevant enough to Allo given your guys experience with all things ANKI and given I know a few of you are doing Step 3 to make use of quarantine time during the pandemic.] Background: I'm have a month of dedicated time to finish Step 3 prep. I've completed UW with...
  5. X

    For Sale STEP 3 MATERIALS FOR SALE: MTB, FA, Kaplan bundle, and USMLE Secrets

    I am selling my USMLE Step 3 materials that includes 5 books essential for the last step of the board exam. Master the Boards Step 3 (5th edition), USMLE Step 3 (5th edition), Kaplan's USMLE Step 3 lecture notes 1 (IM, Psych, and Ethics), Kaplan's USMLE Step 3 lecture notes 2 (Peds, OB/GYN...
  6. cman06

    Step 3 qbank, stats and ccs sale

    Hey all, just finished with step. I have the qbank for sale. The qbank is expiring but can be renewed for much cheaper since it ends 9/29. The stats is until 10/22 and I didn't use either available tests so those are there. It also has a reset in the qbank that's unused. Ccs also available on...
  7. A

    Bad step 3 CCS experience - advice appreciated

    Hello all, Internal Med PGY-2 here. I just took step 3. I feel like overall Day 1 went okay, not too difficult based on what my coworkers had described and also, pretty fair stats questions. Drove out of the test center thinking "I can do this". Day 2- WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY. Qs were more...
  8. N

    USMLE How to study Step 3 for old IMG graduates !

    Hi, I am old IMG who took USMLE step 1, 2, CS and ECFMG certified 15 year ago (in 2005) and returned home after failed match. I did MD in radiology and doing good. Now, I want to do fellowship in the US and they says "Step 3" is must. I'm pretty much determined to sit for Step 3 and can spare 4...
  9. F

    USMLE Step 3 UWorld sale (CCS + Biostats only)

    Screenshot attached. CCS and Biostats with renew options. Both expire January 2020. $40 OBO.
  10. M

    Step 3

    Hey guys, IMG here applying this year! I wanted some advice on step 3. Scores: Step 1- 213 CS- Passed first attempt CK- waiting on result I hope to match into Psych. I can’t possibly do Step 3 in time for match. However, I was wondering if having a result by mid November would help? Would...
  11. A

    Study partner for UW revision

    Hi, I am taking Step 3 in the first week of September. I am looking for a study partner to revise UW concepts. If interested, please DM. Thanks P.S. I am Eastern Time Zone.
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  13. S

    Comlex Level 3 Experience

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone felt like they did poorly on CDM cases on level 3 but still ended up passing the exam. I recently took it - MC were like previous exams but CDM cases I felt like I missed the diagnosis or ordered invasive tests. Anyone else have similar experience? Thank you
  14. M

    Best time during intern year to take Step 3?

    Hello all, When is the best time to take Step 3? Do you take it early on? Later in the year? Before residency even starts?? My prelim program said I just had to do it before the end of the year, but just curious as to when most others take it. Is it also typical for students to reimburse you...
  15. Dr. Retro

    BOTH Chicago-Based Study Partner

    Hello there! I am looking for a Chicago based study partner who is well into their dedicated study period. Doesn't matter to me if you're studying for Step 1, 2 or 3, as there is overlap to the material and we can all help each other. I have a NBME comp scheduled in a month, with Step hopefully...
  16. MedBoardTutors

    Half the Price of Other Companies! USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, COMLEX or NBME scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...
  17. MedBoardTutors

    Half the Price of Other Companies! USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Online Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+. We also have...
  18. MedBoardTutors

    Half the Price of Other Companies! USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Online Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+. We also have...
  19. P

    Step 3 Day 1

    Step 3 Day 1- Day 2 in two days I am looking for someone to either let me know that I am like everyone else or if I did worse than I should have. Mostly looking for how people felt during their experience. To make a long story short...6 blocks. The first 2 blocks were very hard for some...
  20. MedBoardTutors

    MedBoardTutors - USMLE, NBME and COMLEX Tutoring - Experienced, Affordable and Personalized

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...
  21. T

    USMLE Would I be able to book step 3 in December if I apply for it in October?

    Would there be any positions left for me to take the exam in December if I apply in October? Unfortunately I won't be able to apply earlier than that (ECFMG certificate), and I don't think I'd take step 3 unless I take it in December (so the score is ready before ranking). This would be fine...
  22. Y

    Using the USMLE software

    HELP! I am trying to use the USMLE practice cases that are downloadable from the USMLE website (the tutorial and practice cases). I normally use a Mac - and the version of Windows on our computers at work is from like 2008. I am trying to use the tutorial on a borrowed PC (with Windows 10 Home)...
  23. S

    step 3 study partner needed

    I have just finished CK and cs. I need sp for prep. we can do 2 blocks a day and discuss selective difficult questions 3 hrs / day or more. I want to finish uworld in 20 days. Anyone interested ?
  24. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE and COMLEX Tutoring with FirstAid Authors!

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...
  25. A

    USMLE Apollo Audio Book Step 3

    Hi I just wanted to ask if anyone has experience using the apollo audio book series for step 3. Im currently using Uworld qbank at Master the board review book. I just want to do my best for this last one bec my step 1/2 were not that good. Thank you!
  26. LatinDoctor

    Step 3 implication! please help!

    Hello everyone, I am a NON-US IMG, Step 1 score: 212, Step 2 CK: 222, Step 2 CS Pass 1st attempt. I had 5 USCE with 5 strong LORs. I had 4 interviews and unfortunately I did not match. I did really well in the interviews and one program sent me an e-mail saying that they will love to have me...
  27. NYfutureFMdoc28

    USMLE Kaplan Step 3 videos vs other videos?

    Hi I am an MS4 and I just found out that I matched into FM! Now that I matched I started to think about Step 3. I have always needed extra time than the suggested 4-6 weeks of dedicated Step study time, so that why I am starting to study now. I passed Step 1 on first try and Step 2CK on the 2nd...
  28. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutors! 260+ USMLE Average

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff has among the highest average scores compared to all other USMLE tutoring companies with an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We also...
  29. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE, COMLEX, and NBME Tutors Available Now!

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff have the highest average scores among USMLE tutoring companies with an average of >260 on Step 1 and >260 on Step 2 CK. We also have...
  30. J

    my step 3 experience

    Hi, I just received my step 3 score and thought I would share my experience. I'm a PGY2 psychiatry resident and have been out of med school for over 10 yrs doing research. I decided to come back to clinical medicine and started psychiatry residency last year. Because I was out of school for...
  31. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutors Available Now!

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff have the highest average scores among USMLE tutoring companies with an average of >260 on Step 1 and >260 on Step 2 CK. We also have...
  32. lockian

    Another step 3 experience

    . reposted in a thread
  33. bretonnia

    Now that step two is over with, I'm trying to decide if I want to buy the step 3Q bank now.

    I learn most when I do practice questions, and would like to use a Q bank to supplement my fourth year learning. Plus, if I am already working on step three stuff, maybe I will be able to take step three at the beginning of my intern year instead of the middle. Has anyone else done this? What...
  34. H

    I'm desperating looking for a Step 3 study partner

    Hi i am desperately looking for a USMLE Step 2 CK CS and Step 3 study partner. Please contact me as soon as possible. My email address is [email protected] Have a nice day and I hope to hear from you soon =)
  35. H

    I'm looking for a USMLE CS Step 2CK and Step 3 study partner

    Hi i am desperately looking for a USMLE Step 2 CK CS and Step 3 study partner. Please contact me as soon as possible. My email address is [email protected] Have a nice day and I hope to hear from you soon =)
  36. C

    Step 3 Passed - Strategy and Resources

    Hey all, I just wanted to thank everyone here for all the advice and resources and shared experiences - they've helped me a ton, and I hope this post (although very long - sorry about that) can help someone else. I passed recently with a score in the 220s. Exam Structure: Based on what I...
  37. Valek_PM

    My Step 3 experience!

    This is a recap of my whole Step 3 experience... I will update this post after receiving my score. Background: Step 1: >255 Step 2CK: >255 Step 2CS: PASS USMD (Combined MD/PhD) US Residency at a top 10 program Time for prep: 5 days Materials used: UW step 3, FA step 1 (Biostats) UW step 3 %...
  38. MedBoardTutors

    Step 3 Tutors!

    Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your Step 3 scores to get past the last USMLE hurdle and gain full licensure? MedBoardTutors has the highest average board scores among all USMLE tutoring companies. We also have thousands of hours of tutoring experience for the USMLE...
  39. Y

    Importance of Step 3 for PM&R fellowships

    Hey there. IMG here. I'm applying for residencies coming up and was told to get Step 3 done with before residency as well. I was wondering how the more competitive PM&R fellowships look at Step 3- is it good enough to pass or do they care about your score?
  40. M

    Step 3 Score Implication

    Hello all, I'm a new PGY-1 Anesthesia resident at an MD program. I am a DO. Due to my rotation schedule during intern year I have decided to take my COMLEX 3 (equivalent USMLE Step 3) this August. I am a bit concerned that I don't have much time to prepare. I was wondering if people here could...
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