Step 3
Step 3 is the last of the Step exam sequence and traditionally culminates the residency internship year. While Step 2 emphasizes the initial clinical work-up, Step 3 assesses “what’s next” in implementing treatment plans and care management.
The exam seeks to assess a trainee's readiness to assume independent practice in the coming years. Step 3 is completed in two consecutive testing days and (similar to Step 2) is comprised of MCQ and experiential components.
C-Q-A Preparation Model
C - Content Resources
- Kaplan: Step 3
Q - Question Resources
Commonly used question banks:
- U World
- Board Vitals
- Kaplan: Step 3
- Q Max (First Aid)
- Firecracker
A - Assessment Resources
- Self Assessment Info (NBME/CCMSA)
- Self Assessment Info (U-World): Step 3