Hi guys! I had a quick questions. As an IMG will I need my step 3 score in hand before applying for fellowships??
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Generally, you need Step 3 to start second year of your residency. Temporary liscensure can only be secured for so long. You need step3 to be fully liscenced to practice on your own.
So, yes.
I don't think it is true that you have to have step 3 before 2nd year. I am PGY-3 and just took my step 3. There are several of my batchmates who still haven't taken step 3.
I am not sure of the IMG question though
Depends on the state and specialty. Pediatrics for example, requires you to complete 12 months as a PGY-3, but they dont consider you a PGY-3 until you pass your Step 3 exam.
So that means even if you are in good standing as a PGY-3 but you take your Step 3 in December, your graduation will be delayed by 6 months.
That's bizarre! I haven't heard that in IM world. But as you said, depends on what specialty and state is involved. To OP, I guess that question would be better answered by your GME or dept.
Thanks a bunch guys! Also, how much does it hurt to have failed step 3 once as far as fellowship chances go??
Most residency programs want you to have completed Step 3 either by the end of the PGY-2 year, or, in longer programs, by the end of the PGY-3 year.
You're not planning on failing, right? Obviously it wouldn't look good, especiallly in a non-surgical field. Just study hard and plan to pass.
You're not planning on failing, right? Obviously it wouldn't look good, especiallly in a non-surgical field. Just study hard and plan to pass.
