USMLE Step 3 is the final hurdle in the USMLE exam series, and is often the most underestimated by aspiring doctors. Don't let your guard down just yet.
USMLE Step 3
Step 3 is typically taken during the first year of residency. The exam tests your ability to apply medical knowledge and understanding of biomedicial and clinical science that is essential to the unsupervised practice of medicine, with a focus on patient management in ambulatory settings.
Step 3 is a two-day exam. Day 1 has approximately 7 hours in the test session, including 45 minutes of break time. There will be 232 multiple-choice items divided into 6 blocks of 38-39 items. You get one hour to complete each block. Day 1 focuses on Foundations of Independent Practice (FIP), and tests foundational sciences, biostatistics, interpretation of medical literature, as well as patient safety, communication and interpersonal skills, and medical ethics. Day 2 has approximately 9 hours in the test session, including a minimum 45 minutes of break time. There will be 180 multiple-choice items, divided into six blocks of 30 items each. You get 45 minutes to complete each block. Day 2 focuses on Advanced Clinical Medicine (ACM) and tests knowledge of patient diagnosis and disease management. Day 2 includes computer-based case simulations (CCS) that test your skills in patient diagnosis and disease management, with a focus on knowledge of patient history, physical examination, and use of diagnostic studies. There will be 13 case simulations, for each of which you will be given 10 or 20 minutes.
Step 3 is the final examination in the USMLE series that an aspiring doctor must pass to earn a license to practice medicine in the United States without supervision. The minimum passing score for Step 3 is 196, and the national average is a 226, with a standard deviation of 15. Step 3 is the USMLE exam that is most often underestimated by aspiring doctors. Students who have excelled on Step 1 and Step 2 CK may have challenges with Step 3, given their busy residency schedule, the exam's unique simulation component, or a residency specialty that doesn't utilize the medicine concepts tested in Step 3. If you are pursuing a fellowship, a strong Step 3 performance can help your application stand out.
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How to Get Started with USMLE Step 3 Tutoring
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