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Got A Plan for Step 3?
TheOne - 12-30-07 19:34
Hi there,
This is the last one, you don't have to worry about anymore tests with the title of "USMLE" once you clear it. Ok, I'm going to be precise about it.
How to prepare? First Aid for Step 3 is by far one the best review books, same for Crush Step 3. Kaplan series still kicks in this test, having the notes and the videos is a very good way to prepare well. The usmleworld.com question bank is a good source for review quetions. Add usmlesteps123.com as a powerful CCS review site
If you're an IMG applying for the test before getting into a residency, have the books mentioned above, they are invaluable.
If you're in an IM or FM residency, you will only need First Aid or Crush plus a good question bank is far enough.
Finally, for residents in all other specialties use the materials mentioned above for a good preparation for the test.
How Long? 2-3 months are enough.
Good Luck..
TheOne - 12-30-07 19:34
Hi there,
This is the last one, you don't have to worry about anymore tests with the title of "USMLE" once you clear it. Ok, I'm going to be precise about it.
How to prepare? First Aid for Step 3 is by far one the best review books, same for Crush Step 3. Kaplan series still kicks in this test, having the notes and the videos is a very good way to prepare well. The usmleworld.com question bank is a good source for review quetions. Add usmlesteps123.com as a powerful CCS review site
If you're an IMG applying for the test before getting into a residency, have the books mentioned above, they are invaluable.
If you're in an IM or FM residency, you will only need First Aid or Crush plus a good question bank is far enough.
Finally, for residents in all other specialties use the materials mentioned above for a good preparation for the test.
How Long? 2-3 months are enough.
Good Luck..
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? Sarahhh - 12-30-07 22:44 hey theone.. thanks for the info.. real helpful..
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? InSitu - 12-30-07 23:52 To add...if you are applying for an H1 you must have step 3 in hand.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? drpatrick - 01-06-08 12:51 2-3 months?! How long did you study for Step 2? I studied for Step 2 very extensively and for me that meant 6 weeks, during which I was doing clinical rotations. I was planning to allow just 1 month for Step 3. Do you think that is too little time?
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? radhamesramos - 01-07-08 12:38 Yeah! Studying for step I and II can be extensive, but It shouldn't be for Step III. Why? Because this is the most practical exam of all of them....and if most of the answers do not come right away, it is because you`re not getting the grip of the Clinical case you've been presented.
When you take Step III, you're supposed to be able to practice medicine without supervision.
I agree with TheOne about the books, and how studyin. Kaplan videos are great, and this 2 -3 months is only watch the videos, answer questions ( a lot of questions of most available banks) and practice the CCS. That is Step III, anybody who tells you otherwise is going to make you waste precious time
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? drsim07 - 01-10-08 15:12 my cs results are pending
i am not sure whether i should start studying for step 3
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? salmanak - 01-10-08 16:48 Is there any trend or suggestion to register for any specific State medical board like California, New York, Delaware or etc. Does it matter.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? salmanak - 01-10-08 16:50 In my question earlier I meant to register for "step 3"
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? radhamesramos - 01-11-08 10:03 Ok! You are not allowed to register under all states, only a few, that would accept you take the exam without any residency experience. When I took mine, I registered under the state of Connecticutt, the are some others, you can see that info in FSMB.org
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3?
TheOne - 01-11-08 14:28 
posted by radhamesramos on 01-11-08 10:03
Ok! You are not allowed to register under all states, only a few, that would accept you take the exam without any residency experience. When I took mine, I registered under the state of Connecticutt, the are some others, you can see that info in FSMB.org
Ok! You are not allowed to register under all states, only a few, that would accept you take the exam without any residency experience. When I took mine, I registered under the state of Connecticutt, the are some others, you can see that info in FSMB.org
Same here, did it through Connecticut and got my scheduling permit in 10 days.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? smyomer - 01-14-08 17:36 iam in AZ i traid to open the web site to see i can take step3 or not
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? radhamesramos - 01-22-08 13:14 There is one thread around there, I've seen it on this forum that tlles all states under you can apply
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-04-08 09:01 just wanted to know how step 3 crush is different from step 3 first aid. do we need to follow both?
how many kaplan dvds are there for step 3?
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? crazy27 - 02-04-08 09:25 is there is any usmle world or Q bank for step 3?
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? radhamesramos - 02-04-08 11:51 Of course there is, a very good indeed, and try Kaplan as well. They both work pretty good
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 06:07 if you have to choose between first aid for step3 and crush for step 3 which is better? or is it necessary to follow both of them? please reply
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? radhamesramos - 02-05-08 12:43 Both are good, I'd prefer the first aid, but it is paersonal choice
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 12:52 does it mean that it is not a must to go thro both of them for step 3
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? TheOne - 02-05-08 12:53 posted by utterker on 02-05-08 12:52
does it mean that it is not a must to go thro both of them for step 3
does it mean that it is not a must to go thro both of them for step 3
No it's not, but if you have the time then it would be better.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 13:14 there are two books by name first aid: 1)firstaid for step 3
2) first aid for step3 -a student to student guide.
which one do you prefer
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 13:20 one of my friends asked me to follow crush for step 3 as paeds is asked more in exam. what do you think? does the first aid cover the topic fully?
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? TheOne - 02-05-08 13:22 If by "paeds" you mean "Pediatrics" then Fist Aid does cover it quite good.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 13:27 thanks. i have ordered for first aid just now. i am also planning to order iserson's getting in a residency. shall i start reading simultaneously with step 3 preparation? or after i pass step 3 (planning to take step 3 in july)
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 13:39 as there are two parts in step 3- mcqs and ccs, do we need to prepare for the exam as two different parts or they go along with each other? do we need to study the courses for both parts simultaneously or one after the other? i mean to ask should i take the courses simultaneously for both parts or one after the other? if we have to study them one after the other which one should be first?
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? TheOne - 02-05-08 13:41 No, first things first, focus on your studys for step 3 then after you're done, you can read Iserson's.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? utterker - 02-05-08 13:44 thanks, waiting for reply for the next question (reply no.27)
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? TheOne - 02-05-08 13:54 posted by utterker on 02-05-08 13:39
as there are two parts in step 3- mcqs and ccs, do we need to prepare for the exam as two different parts or they go along with each other? do we need to study the courses for both parts simultaneously or one after the other? i mean to ask should i take the courses simultaneously for both parts or one after the other? if we have to study them one after the other which one should be first?
as there are two parts in step 3- mcqs and ccs, do we need to prepare for the exam as two different parts or they go along with each other? do we need to study the courses for both parts simultaneously or one after the other? i mean to ask should i take the courses simultaneously for both parts or one after the other? if we have to study them one after the other which one should be first?
You should prepare for both parts simultaneoulsy, I wouldn't recommend that you prepare for them seprately. Try usmlesteps123.com for CCS. It worked for me.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? Sarahhh - 02-05-08 14:10 yup.. usmlesteps123.com is a great site! thanks alot theone for that info!:D
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? taghrid - 02-13-08 03:50 Kaplan videos for step 2 and step 3 are the best plus Kaplan Q bank it really helped me a lot, Take at least 5 month to get good scores.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? radhamesramos - 02-14-08 11:35 Kaplan videos worked a lot for me, but I only did step 3, though
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? kanza01 - 02-15-08 19:30 I want to prepare for step 3 can you please guide me, how long it takes to prepare for the exam, my second question is I am an FMG, and how do I apply for step 3. I mean what is the entire procedure ? I really appreciate it.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? kanza01 - 02-15-08 19:58 I got answers to my questions that I asked earlier. I just want to know how many hours to study everyday for 2-3 months.
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Re: Got A Plan for Step 3? TheOne - 02-16-08 14:19 posted by kanza01 on 02-15-08 19:58
I got answers to my questions that I asked earlier. I just want to know how many hours to study everyday for 2-3 months.
I got answers to my questions that I asked earlier. I just want to know how many hours to study everyday for 2-3 months.
5-6 hrs/day.
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