step 3

Hi, I graduated over 9 years ago. I am taking step 3 almost 11 years after step 2. Stuck in a twilight zone with no residency. Will I ever get licensed? What states have no specific time limit for taking this exam? Anyone have any experience? There is some data on FSMB state step 3 guidelines...

I'm beginning to study for Step 3 soon and was researching the exam. On the NBME website it mentioned a score report for results, but further down it says: "Please note that CCMSA does not contain Computer-based Case Simulations (CCS) and does not provide an approximate Step 3 score." What...

Hey everyone, Here's a free, high-yield, rapid review video for Breast Disorders updated for 2025 we just posted as part of our USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3 review series at LECTUREBOSS. The format is a tutoring session, and covers the critical details of benign and malignant breast conditions...

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a free, high-yield, rapid review Hemostasis video updated for 2025 we just posted as part of our USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3 review series at LECTUREBOSS. This tutoring session covers the critical details of primary and secondary hemostasis including the basic science...

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...

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...

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...

[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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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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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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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 ?

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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 =)

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 =)

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...