The candidate will be notified about availability of USMLE Step 3 score reports once they are available. The NBME will declare USMLE Step 3 results and issue score cards. Note that unlike Step 3, Step 1 and Step 2 components are administered in almost all the countries at Prometric test centres. Select a convenient USMLE test centre 2021 and then you may proceed to schedule the test. The system will display the territories where the exam will be administered. To start the search, first select the exam (in this case USMLE Step 3). The candidate will be able to check and book a USMLE test centre 2021 through the Prometric website. USMLE Step 3 is administered only in the US and its territories at Prometric test centres. The candidate also has to participate in 13 computer-based case simulations (CCS) each simulation will be around 10 to 20 minutes. The duration of the ACM test will be around 8 hours and include 180 MCQs, divided into six 45-minute blocks. The test will also assess screening, therapeutics, diagnosis and prognosis, and medical decision making of the candidate. The first day of the USMLE Step 3 test would evaluate how capable the candidate is in applying their knowledge for diagnosis of a disease and handling patient management. USMLE Step 3 Day 2 Syllabus: Advanced Clinical Medicine (ACM) The FIP test will be around 7 hours and include 232 MCQs, divided into six 60-minute blocks.Įach block will comprise up to 38-40 items. The candidate will also be required to perform diagnosis and diagnostic studies. It will also test how efficiently the candidate is able to derive knowledge of patient history and conduct physical examination. The first day of the USMLE Step 3 test would assess the candidate’s knowledge of basic medical principles to undertake proper healthcare. USMLE Step 3 Day 1 Syllabus: Foundations of Independent Practice (FIP) Step 3 ACM features both multiple-choice items and computer-based case simulations.Candidates who are appearing the USMLE Step 3 may go through the USMLE 2021 Step 3 Syllabus to learn what are the various topics included in the exam.
Day 2 of 2: Step 3 Advanced Clinical Medicine (ACM) assesses your ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of human health and disease to patient management at initial disease presentation and over time with evolving disease manifestations. Step 3 FIP features only multiple-choice items.Ģ. Differential diagnosis and use of diagnostic studies.History taking and interpretation and physical examination.Medical ethics, systems-based practice, and patient safety.Interpretation of the medical literature.