Whats the deal with Step 3?

[neilc]

i am curious as to when i should take this thing. i have a few months off before i begin residency, and i live in a state that allows me to take it before residency. so, should i get it out of the way? how tough is it compared to the first two steps? and, how on earth should i prepare?

thanks!

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[inositide]

Prepare using the same methods that have worked for you thus far.
There is a first aid for step 3 book and other resources as well.
I think usmleworld might offer a qbank for step 3 too.

One thing about getting it done early is that all of that obgyn stuff is still in your brain. lol.

 

[njbmd]

Hi there,
Crush USMLE Step III is all you need. This one is straight-forward. It is just that this exam burns up two days instead of one.

njbmd

 

[neilc]

Prepare using the same methods that have worked for you thus far.
There is a first aid for step 3 book and other resources as well.
I think usmleworld might offer a qbank for step 3 too.

One thing about getting it done early is that all of that obgyn stuff is still in your brain. lol.

hahaha! that ob/gyn stuff better stay in my brain, as that is what i am starting in july.

so, is it the same material as step 2? i did well on that one, so should i just use the same step 2 type prep, and do step 3 practice questions?

thanks!

 

[inositide]

hahaha! that ob/gyn stuff better stay in my brain, as that is what i am starting in july.

so, is it the same material as step 2? i did well on that one, so should i just use the same step 2 type prep, and do step 3 practice questions?

thanks!

it is very similar except that treatment plan usually extends a step further in terms of drug selection. do a few practice questions for free somewhere on the internet and you should get a good idea.