Usmle Step 3 Exam Dates 2017

Step 3 provides a final assessment of physicians assuming independent responsibility for delivering general medical care.

Usmle step 3 exam dates 2017.

Each step of the usmle 2020 will have its own eligibility period which will be issued at the time of registration along with a scheduling permit. You must review and become familiar with the bulletin before completing your application for usmle step 1 step 2 ck or step 3. The expected outcome of the usmle process is a general unrestricted license to practice medicine without supervision. Step 3 is not administered during the first fourteen 14 days of january.

The candidate after registration will be able to schedule an exam date provided there are test dates available. Usmle eligibility period 2020. The united states medical licensing examination usmle is a three step examination for medical licensure in the united states and is sponsored by the federation of state medical boards fsmb and the national board of medical examiners nbme. The usmle assesses a physician s ability to apply knowledge concepts and principles and to demonstrate fundamental patient centered skills that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care.

To apply for usmle examinations you must submit an application through the appropriate registration entity as described below. The test items and cases reflect the clinical situations that a general as yet undifferentiated physician might encounter within the context of a specific setting. The united states medical licensing examination usmle is a three step examination for medical licensure in the u s. Available dates will be displayed in the scheduling system.

The bulletin includes information on all aspects of usmle such as eligibility requirements scheduling test dates testing and score reporting. Step 3 is the final examination in the usmle sequence leading to a license to practice medicine in the united states without supervision. Physicians with an md degree are required to pass this examination before being permitted to practice medicine in the united states. You must run the web based tutorial and practice test items to become familiar with the test software prior to your test date.

The tutorial provided at the beginning of the step 1 examination has fewer screens and less detailed information than the step 1 web based tutorial and practice test items on the usmle website. Step 1 step 2 ck and step 3 are not offered on major local holidays. Step 3 is the final examination in the usmle sequence. Given the unanticipated number of transactions we are supporting the best way to review your appointment details or to find current test center availability is on the prometric website.

You will receive an email confirming your appointment approximately 3 days prior to your appointment date.