USMLE Step3-Application Process

Its been a while since I had written a blog. Sorry about that. I had been busy with my Residency application and other things. I will try to be regular . I will soon update a blog about residency too.

The website that deals with the USMLE Step 3 application process is www.fsmb.org. Please go through the website throughly for the frequently asked questions. It answers most of the doubts.

Watch out:

1)September deadlines for the academic year application.

2)No choice of eligibility period selection unlike other USMLE steps.

3)Attempts for step 3 for each individual states in USA. Each state has fixed number of attempts for taking step 3. It doesn't matter which state you take your exam from. Connecticut state has no limit on exam attempts.

4)For residents the hospital reimburses the exam fee.

Helpful Tips:

1) IMG's/FMG 's select Connecticut state for the exam. Attempts are not a problem with CT.

2) Exam is held in two days. Select exam dates with a holiday in between. It helps to revise Step 3 CCS cases.

3)If applying for residency try to finish the exam before August 1st Week. Exam results come on 3rd Wednesday after your exam. Residency application starts from September 1st.

Keep looking for more tips about step 3 . I will update more as soon I know few. Fellow doctors can add some tips in the comments section.

Good luck for your USMLE Step 3 .