Can I hide failed step 3 attempts from program?

[issac22]

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I'm desperate. I am a PGY-3 in path and failed my 3rd attempt in step 3. I know I can't apply for license in this state because only 3 attempt allowed. However, if i could hide the failed step 3 I would apply license from another state (like NY) to sit in my specialty board to graduate. I am afraid that my program will terminate my residency immediately and I won't be able to finish it. Can I hide my failed attempts and just give them the passed report (I'm going to take it very, very seriously this time)? It seems the only way the program get the USMLE scores is through ERAS, but now they only need a copy of passed report. Is this true?

Thanks for your input!!!!

Pls help!!!!!!!!!

 

[MD forever]

Did they know about your previous failed attempts? If NOT then you know what works. If YES then do you have time line when should you PASS the test?. Both ways there is always a way. Good luck in your USMLE step three. I suggest to study from some recalls companies material to pass this silly test.

 

[bcat85]

I would be hesitant to hide something like this from your program. Additionally, its not clear that you will even be able to register for step 3 again without your program's approval.

 

[issac22]

Program doesn't even know if I have taken it or not. They just asked me for a "copy" of my step 3 to put in my file. Timeline is not an issue for the time being.

TO bcat85. I registered step 3 from another state (Virginia). They don't need program's approval. and no limit.

I am panic. Very desperate. I don't want to lie, but ...

I am thinking I am not hurting anyone. Get it passed and everybody will win.

 

[BADMD]

Have you checked to make sure your current state will continue to grant you a limited license?

I would be very wary of hiding the failures. I would review your contract very carefully. There may be some clauses that would require you notify them of adverse events. Your program may end up discovering your issue at some point and I guarantee you, your PD will not be pleased.

On another note, you need to make some radical changes in your Step III study. I don't know if there is private tutoring, but you need to something totally different than before.

 

[IlDestriero]

Have you checked to make sure your current state will continue to grant you a limited license?

I would be very wary of hiding the failures. I would review your contract very carefully. There may be some clauses that would require you notify them of adverse events. Your program may end up discovering your issue at some point and I guarantee you, your PD will not be pleased.

On another note, you need to make some radical changes in your Step III study. I don't know if there is private tutoring, but you need to something totally different than before.

If you lie to your PD in an attempt to work the system, and get caught, you stand a good chance of being dismissed. Being trustworthy is a requirement for being a physician. Prove yourself to be untrustworthy and you think your PD will sign off on you as meeting the requirements to graduate and sit for the boards?
Think about that before proceeding with your plan.
Your GME office likely has a resident handbook which covers this sort of thing. you're responsible for following your programs GME rules and ignorance isn't an excuse.
The comment above about your license is also something you need to look into. If you are not licensable in your state, your training license may be void. That's a question for the state medical board. This is why you NEED to talk to the PD. He can probably help you. And he probably could have helped you after you failed the first time...