CCS step 3 Tips and Tricks discussion
CCS is considered very important for passing Step 3. Despite this, most of us do not place enough emphasis on this. There are so many things we do not notice on software because of not knowing or not...
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STEP 3 Score VS USMLE WORLD AVERAGE
There is a great thread for Step 2ck VS UW%. I though it might be helpful if anyone out there can give us there input with there Step 3 VS UW%...etc as well. Anyways Thanks for the contribution. I'm do...
View ArticleSTEP 3 Trick Works!!
The "trick" still works. Here's how it played out for me: -NBME (apps.nbme.org) permit link disappeared early Sunday AM -FSMB (usmle.fsmb.org) changed from "active" to "expired" early Monday AM with no...
View ArticleJust another “I think I failed step 3” post”
Just took Step 3. Wanted to share my experience and maybe get a shred of validation from someone because at this point I’m absolutely certain I failed. I studied pretty hard for this test (uworld x2,...
View ArticleFor the love of all that is holy, PRACTICE YOUR CCS!!!!
Had 6 months off since graduation. Decided to study an hour a day for step 3. Yesterday I took the first day, and today I took 2nd day. OMG, I shouldve trained more with the software for the CCS. For...
View ArticleLooking for a STUDY PARTNER for step3.
Hello all. I'm looking for a step 3 study partner , preferably online. Prep time 2-3 months. DM me if interested , we can coordinate. Thank you.
View ArticleStep 3 Experience and Advice (271)
Hey everyone. I received my Step 3 score this morning (test date June 8-9), and needless to say, I was shocked. In the months leading up to my test, I struggled to find blog posts that detailed the...
View ArticlePrimum CCS software
I have been trying to find the official primum software to download so that I can practice. But I cannot find it. Does anyone know where the link is for windows? I tried calling, but no one is picking...
View ArticleHow to study Step 3 for old IMG graduates !
Hi, I am old IMG who took USMLE step 1, 2, CS and ECFMG certified 15 year ago (in 2005) and returned home after failed match. I did MD in radiology and doing good. Now, I want to do fellowship in the...
View ArticleUWSA 1(x2) & 2
Selling my UWSA 1(x2) and 2 for anyone interested. Each are $40 on UWorld. Price to be negotiated.
View ArticleWhere do I find the permit?
This might sound like a stupid question, because maybe it is? I filled out all of the Step 3 stuff, sent in my application, got approved for eligibility period. Went on the NBME website, made an...
View ArticleUworld step 3 for sale
cheap if anyone is looking: Qbank Expires 8/21/2020 (no reset option avail) CCS 12/20/2020 Biostats portion 12/16/2020 Step 3 form 1 and step 3 form 2 are both unused Message me if interested
View ArticleComlex Level 3 Experience
Hi, I am wondering if anyone felt like they did poorly on CDM cases on level 3 but still ended up passing the exam. I recently took it - MC were like previous exams but CDM cases I felt like I missed...
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Getting lazy
Ever since this pandemic started I’ve lost the motivation to study. I can’t study at home and the libraries are understandably closed. Does anyone have any advice on good review programs for Step 3?...
View ArticleUW Step 2 questions for Step 3?
Has anyone tried UW step 2 questions for Step 3? Is it helpful? I ask because I started UW step 2 question bank and getting destroyed. Seems so much more difficult than before. Plus there are like 3000...
View ArticleCCS question
Hi guys, I need to make sure when the case closed early before time with patient improving, is that good sign or i miss something in the orders? Most of cases accepted by consultants. Please let me know.
View Articlesp for step 3!!!
Hello there, Im looking for a sp that is planning to take test this year, to study fulltime, Im planning to take the step 3 on december, my skype id is yarlenisb9
View ArticleFound day 1 easy??? Why??? Help.
Yesterday I took day 1, and I want to share my experience due to the odd feeling I'm having. I am an old IMG graduate that decided after years to go for IM in US. It went really bad in STEP 1 (very...
View ArticleBad step 3 CCS experience - advice appreciated
Hello all, Internal Med PGY-2 here. I just took step 3 last week. I feel like overall Day 1 went okay, not too difficult based on what my coworkers had described and also, pretty fair stats questions....
View ArticleAdvice for last 30 days
I re-re-take Step 3 on Sep. 28. Two failed attempts so far. Been studying about 2 hours/day since Feb., and I have been on "research" electives (aka study at home most of the day) since the end of...
View ArticleCCS study partner
Hi all. Exam in 2 weeks. Looking for an sp to go over CCS cases Pm me. Thanks!
View ArticleStep 3 and Biostats?
Hey everyone, I know that the biostats portion is a big thing in USMLE Step 3. Last year for Step 2ck, I tried using the Uworld biostats package. I think overall though, the explanations that uworld...
View ArticleUworld CCS Case Questions
Hey everyone, So I was going through Uworld CCS Cases, and there is one on Turner's Syndrome. I do the usual workup . .Cbc, CMP, LH, FSH, Pelvic and renal ultrasound, karyotype analysis and echo. So...
View Articlestep 3 late in residency
Hi everyone, Haven't been on here in years but need to pick everyone's brain. I am a US medical school grad in the last year of a long residency. I did well on Step 1 and 2, but for a lot of dumb...
View ArticleCCS Moving a patient from clinic to ER/Inpatient
If you have a patient with appendicitis in clinic that needs to be admitted, do you place basic orders, then transfer patient? Or transfer first.. then start placing orders? Does it matter?
View ArticleDoes ordering too many non-invasive studies hurt CCS score? CCScases.com...
I know if you order invasive tests like ERCP on a patient with cholecystitis, that is an invasive test that will make you lose points on the exam. However, what if I have the same patient with...
View ArticleLast week before Step 3 (third attempt)
I re-re-take Step 3 on Sep. 28. Two failed attempts so far. Been studying about 2 hours/day since Feb., and I have been on "research" electives (aka study at home most of the day) since the end of...
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Step 3 qbank, stats and ccs sale
Hey all, just finished with step. I have the qbank for sale. The qbank is expiring but can be renewed for much cheaper since it ends 9/29. The stats is until 10/22 and I didn't use either available...
View ArticleApplying to residency with Step 3
Hi all, I did not match last cycle so am a reapplicant. Step 1 and 2 are mid 230's. Step 3 is mid 220s. I currently have the option to apply with or without my step 3 score. Should I apply to...
View ArticleUWSA forms discrepancies
UWorld STEP3 SIM Form 2 on 9/20 Assessment Score: 560, Approximate 3 Digit Score: 231 UWorld STEP3 SIM Form 1 on 9/25 Assessment Score: 490, Approximate 3 Digit Score: 215 My test is in 3 days, 9/28....
View ArticleBiostats calculations
Any trustworthy list of all the equations/calculations required for Step 3? Master The Boards lists sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, standard deviation, NNT, & NNH. Is that really it?
View Articlefacemask
anyone has any suggestions for a face mask? Hopefully comfortable enough (ear loop area) to wear all day?
View Articledisappointed --> UWSA 196
please advise exam in 3 weeks... finished UW last week and took the assessment this morning and got only 196.... any advice thx
View ArticlePhenergan on CCS
On uWorld for CCS, all of the cases use IV phenergan for control of n/v. Is it safe to do this on the actual exam, or should zofran or another drug be used instead?
View ArticleDay 2 postponed over tech glitch
All three of us taking Step 3 day 2 today were sent home without even starting because the testing center had a technical issue with starting the test. Any thoughts on how to make the most of this...
View ArticleWhat they don't tell you about Step 3 CCS
The software is soooooo slow compared to UW (at my testing center)
View ArticleUWorld Step 3 - looking to buy
Just asked uworld about their subscription packages and they’re basically telling me they’ll give me $20 credit for not using my UWSA forms (because covid postponed my test). And that I have to pay the...
View ArticleNeed Advice Test in 3 weeks =
Hi everyone, Have my test in 3 weeks. Completed Uworld x 1 (61% Correct) Doing Incorrect Now, Doing 3 blocks daily with full review. + Plan is to do All Biostats Questions again with the biostats...
View ArticleStep 3 Study Partner
Looking for someone who would like to read through MTB and practice CS cases. Right now i am using ccscases.com. If interested please email ssbailey2016@yahoo.com. Thanks!
View ArticleI passed step 3
Finally, I am relieved .......I passed (201) and the trick has worked. Day 1: I felt I did horrible (apparently it is the highest performance in my report) !!! lol Day 2: I felt that it is close to...
View ArticleStep 3 Score Report Delay
Hello everyone, I have read at the USMLE webpage that if you want your score report back for MATCH day (March 17th) its recommended you take the exam before December 31st. Any experiences on previous...
View ArticleUSMLE STEP 3 Notes for 50$ to get high score or passing after struggling many...
My step 3 experience First of all, this exam totally different from other exams; Day 1: test your knowledge from step 1 to step 3 including ur medical school knowledge (best source: Cumulative...
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Low score UWSA-1 and 4 weeks from test-day. Should I postpone?
I got a 199 on UWSA-1 (Assessment Score 430)...should I push the exam back? I am worried I am going to fail it if I'm just borderline passing. I haven't done all the CSS cases yet but I highly doubt...
View ArticleStep 3 Study Plan; UWorld vs USMLE Score
I took my USMLE Step 3 in early Oct 2020 after two years of residency. Here are some helpful tips. Study resources I used: 1. USMLE World - I did all the questions in the Qbank and did both practice...
View ArticleSelling uWorld Step 3 QBank (full reset) + CCS + Biostats
Selling my uWorld subscription with the following items: Step 3 QBank (full reset) -- expires Nov 30, 2020 CCS -- expires Sept 24, 2021 Biostats -- expires Oct 6, 2021 PM me if interested.
View ArticleLooking to buy Uworld Step 3 Qbank ASAP
Hey, if anyone is selling their qbank I'll gladly purchase it from them. Looking to buy right away. Message me! Thanks
View Articletook Step 1/2 several years back...advice appreciated
Hello all looking for advice. I took and did pretty well on Step1 and Step 2 roughly 9 years ago. I didn't go directly to residency but now am in a non IM heavy residency program (think rads). How...
View Article[Sell] UWORLD STEP3 QBANK
Step3 QBank: can be reset, expires Jan 21, 2021 CCS: expires Apr 17, 2021 Biostatistic review: expires Apr 17, 2021 PM me with a reasonable price, thanks!
View ArticleHow is STEP 3 scored?
I couldn't find any clear information on this on the USMLE website(s). How exactly is STEP 3 scored. Is it possible for example to fail the CCS cases and do okay on the MCQs and get a PASS overall? Or...
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