NBME, UWSA, Qbanks Averages, Correlation with Real Step 3 Exam Score

[Sabio]

Members who are done with Step 3 Exam Please post your NBMEs, UWSA, UW, Kaplan online scores along with correlation to real step 3 score.

Mention important points such as repeated UWorld, or done it offline, and other relevant information.

This will help others currently preparing for Step 3 Exam.

[Adamentium]

Duration of Preparations- 1 month
UW score- 64% cumulative
UWSA- 217/510 (I am sure about 510)
NBME did not give
Real Exam Score 216/82

[Qussay]

USMLE World (finished 80% of questions) my cumulative average was 61%
I only did tutor mode with short blocks of 10 questions.

Did not do NBME
Did not do Kaplan

My real Step 3 score was 219(82)

[anne]

Duration of prep-3 months[couldn't seem to finish reading]

Uw-Tutor mode only-Avg-in the 50's.[As regards percentage]
NBME-490 which equals about 214 on the real test.
No Kaplan.

Real test score-235/87.

[dr_mhm]

UW - average score 72%
Kaplan Q bank - average score 72%
UWSA - 251 (660) - UWSA has always been a good predictor for me in all steps.


Got 245/89.... VERY happy about this!

[doc.mav]

UW - average score 76%
Kaplan Q bank - average score 76%
UWSA - 237
NBME- 590

Real score:239

[getresidency]

UWSA- 231
NBME- 230
Real Exam- 226

[asad8723]

Online NBME: 670 (252)
UWSA: 660 (250)
UWorld unused, timed, random: 73%
Exam: 237

[Tofu]

Prep for 2 months off and on during intern year
UW 69% tutored, untimed
UWSA 227/540 (5days before)
Real score. 225

Details here
http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-st...g-ranting.html

[adityamunshi]

Prepped for 1.5 months
UW abg - 67%
UWSA: 233
Real exam : 226

[vishwareddy]

Prep: 1month
UW: 75%
UWSA: 690(256)
Real Score: 240

[biyaa]

UWSA: 248
UW avg: 73%

step 3 score :246

[Gsurgeon]

I scored 400 on nbme 2, what is the equalent 3-digit score?

[doctor777]

UWSA: 510/220
NBME 3: 450/205

Actual: 211

[XpaezX]

UWORLD cumulative 74%
Kaplan qbank 70%
Usmleconsult 66%
Did uworld ccs cases thrice
UWSA 248

Im finally done! :scar ed:

[drssbaz]

UW Unused, Timed, Random: 73%
UW Incorrect, Timed, Random: 80%+
Kaplan Qbank: 71%
UWSA (1 week before): 248
NBME 3 (3 days before): 600, No score correlation given.
Actual Score: 250

[nishaa]

UW avg 1st time(unused) : 59%
UW avg 2nd time(incorrect) :75%
Duration of prep: 1 month
Sources: UW + MTB3
UWSA : 229
Actual Score: 224

[Donewithusmles]

Duration of Preparations- a cumulative of around 3 months on and off for a year
UW score- 61% 1st time. 70s 2nd time. 80s 3rd time.
UWSA 244
NBME 2 460
NBME 3 490
Real Exam Score 231

[Donewithusmles]

Originally Posted by Donewithusmles

Duration of Preparations- a cumulative of around 3 months on and off for a year
UW score- 61% 1st time. 70s 2nd time. 80s 3rd time.
UWSA 244
NBME 2 460
NBME 3 490
Real Exam Score 231

UWSA. 3 days before exam
NBME 2 3 weeks
NBME 3. 1 week

[eveli55]

nbme 2 530
nbme 3 620
UWSA 225

exam 214

[shamsuman]

Originally Posted by Sabio

Members who are done with Step 3 Exam Please post your NBMEs, UWSA, UW, Kaplan online scores along with correlation to real step 3 score.

Mention important points such as repeated UWorld, or done it offline, and other relevant information.

This will help others currently preparing for Step 3 Exam.

let me know wha tis the corelation???
[email protected]

regards,
shamsuman

[CASA]

Total Prep time: 1 month and 1 week (1 month ago I had done the CK: 252)
UWorld unused, timed, random: 73.6%
Did all UWorld CCS cases, some once, others twice.
Real score. 236

[Heath35]

UW avg 70%
UWSA 243
NBME 3 600= 240
just finished step 3 Wed of this week. Exam was def hard but manageable. I screwed up on 3 CCS cases. One was a man with syncopal episode who (to make a long story short) had HOCM. I sent him to ED, did a cardiac w/u to r/o MI and prescribed metoprolol after diagnosing HOCM. He comes back to office and says that his SOB imroved but he has had two more syncopal episodes, then the case ends. Apparently I was supposed to insert an AICD . Anyway.... pray I did well on exam. gl to everyone. PM me for questions.

[marina99]

NBME 2 - 320 (its not passing) 4 weeks before an exam
NBME 3 - 360 (its not passing) 4 weeks before an exam
USWA - 222 (passing and above national average), 1 week before an exam
UW cumulative 62%
Real - 199, so huge discrepancy between those tests for me, but oh well, its over, GOOD BYE USMLE!!!!

[anjalistep3]

What is the correlation with USMLE.org practice material. What is a decent score on these questions?

[one_destiny]

Originally Posted by Heath35

UW avg 70%
UWSA 243
NBME 3 600= 240
just finished step 3 Wed of this week. Exam was def hard but manageable. I screwed up on 3 CCS cases. One was a man with syncopal episode who (to make a long story short) had HOCM. I sent him to ED, did a cardiac w/u to r/o MI and prescribed metoprolol after diagnosing HOCM. He comes back to office and says that his SOB imroved but he has had two more syncopal episodes, then the case ends. Apparently I was supposed to insert an AICD . Anyway.... pray I did well on exam. gl to everyone. PM me for questions.

did your scores arrive?

Thanks for sharing..

[dr.Zh]

UW MCQ -57%
Kaplan Qbank - 58%
NBME 2 - 280 not passed
NBME 3 - 410 it is ok
UWSA 215
Real deal - 204, thank You, Lord!!! Hallelujah!!!

[kdsj]

Uw %~ 60's (first time)
~80's ( second time)
Uwsa-229
Real deal -225

[ufot]

uw avg 65%
uwsa 220
real score 229

[aknz]

UW 60%
UWSA 220
NBME 3 490/ 210
Real deal: 208
Alhamdulilah USMLE is over now. So much relieved.

[one_destiny]

Originally Posted by aknz

UW 60%
UWSA 220
NBME 3 490/ 210
Real deal: 208
Alhamdulilah USMLE is over now. So much relieved.

Hi aknz,
congrats on the victory..
can you tell timings of your uwsa and name?
i.e. before how many days/weeks of test you took them?.

thanks..

[jans504]

UW MCQ's: 62%
2nd time: 80's%

NBME 2: 400/197 (6 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 620/244 (4 weeks before exam)
UWSA: 460/207 (just now; 2 weeks before exam)

I am extremely worried!!! it crushed my confidence, I only have 2 weeks and I don't know what to do!!!!

[aknz]

Originally Posted by one_destiny

Hi aknz,
congrats on the victory..
can you tell timings of your uwsa and name?
i.e. before how many days/weeks of test you took them?.

thanks..

I wrote uwsa about 10 days before the exam and NBME 3 about 5 days before exam.

[Marilyn monroe]

hey i did UWSA today and i have a pcent of 51%
UWorld: % 54%
Should i give the exam, its in 1 month!?

[diagnostic]

UW cumulative in random untimed mode first(and the only) time: 81%
UWSAT: Something in 250s--4 days before exam
Preparation time 15 days
Real deal 249

Good luck to all!

[sese]

hi all ,
i got my step 3 result yesterday . it's 228 !
my uwsa = 580/235
usmle sim.test = 78%
nbme 2 = 290 ( that one i messed up b/c of nerves )
nbme 3 = 600 .

so there is a bit of correlation, give or take 5-7 points ( as in my case ).

i prepared in 2 months along with clinical externships twice a week. i read kaplan lecture notes for CK, touched here and there on MTB-ck, did uw mcqs timed mode twice and uw CCS cases 3 times.
Step 3 exam 1st day was really hard in context to managing time as there were 47-48 questions/block although i had always practiced in timed mode. 2nd day was a breeze. the mcqs were doable, 36 questions in 45 mins/block and CCS cases went fast. I got out 1 1/2 hr earlier. I had a good feeling about my CCS cases when i was done .
best of luck to everyone going through this final step in usmle journey.

[usmle_2013]

Done with usmle

Usmle world q bank
1st time 60%
2nd time 75%
3rd time 85%

Kaplan Q bank 62%

UWSA 224/530 (5 days before the test)

Couldn't concentrate well in the exam due to multiple reason, may thats why my score dropped from UWSA.


Step 3 exam 205

[Neuron]

UW -> 63%
NBME 2 -> 350 30 days before
NBME 3 -> 550 10 days before
UWSA -> 235 3 days before

Real deal: 209

Borderline on ccs. Do not under undervalue it!

[dr.jd]

Uw avg 70%
UWSA(6 days before the exam)- 229
real score 208
Bye bye USMLE

[coolfire]

UW, first time , unused, timed- cumulative 58%
UWSA 2-3 days before 222
Real Deal: 210.

Thank yu all of yu

[andy88]

UW avg 62%
UWSA (9 days before the exam)- 220
Real Score 224
Adios USMLE

[rainbow]

UWSA (10 days before exam)- 232
Score- 217

[Perhaps]

UWorld(timed,random,unused)-59%
Never did the Nbme or UWSA.
Sources:MTB2&3,Kaplan lecture notes.not in a residency yet.
Real score:221(first day sucked, the second day was almost perfect,honestly my CCS score was high so that is what saved me)

[looser17]

Hi everyone ,
I am in a pickle here. I took CS n CK n have not taken step 1 yet! Can anyone who took the exam on saturday tell me whether they got their result by third wednesday?
I tried scheduling my exam sooner but there is no date avalaible until 10/18 ( sat), i really need the score latest by 11/5( wed).... I know they say if u take the exam between wed to fri it comes on the third wednesday n if u take on monday/tuesdayt comes on the fourth wednesday... There is no accurate data/ post about exam takers on saturdays...
Please someone who has taken either step 1 or CK on a Saturday please give me accurate info.. Im going crazy here.. Thanks a lot

[IMlover]

Kaplan qbank: 78%
Uw qbank: 78%
UWSA: 254
Real deal: 249.

Ha!!!! Glad to be over! Good luck to those who are preparing!!

[inspired]

Total prep time: 3 months
Materials used : MTB2&3, UW CK notes, UW, UW CCS, Archer.
UW: 61% (unused, timed, random)
Second time: 80+
UWSA: 220 (7 days before)
Fred: 80% (1 day before)
Real Deal: 219.

THANK GOD ITS OVER!!

[plumrayn]

Passed 204
UW average:61%
Nbme 2:340
Nbme3:360
UWSA: 210
Honestly thought i would fail ...messed up real bad in 2 ccs cases.Thank God i passed......im Done!!

[vero]

UW average 70% random tutor mode (unused) + random timed (wrong answers)
Didn't take any self assessment...
final score: 217
I think there is correlation with step 2CK/step1 scores.
Goodbye USMLE!!!

[nasism]

nbme form 2 - 530 online
uwsa - 220 (did it 1 month before exam)
uworld qbank average - 68% unrepeated, timed mode
kaplan qbank average - 72% unrepeated, timed mode

real exam: 232

***Practice CCS software so you get comfortable with it. My rationale is that even to be an awesome sniper in Ghost Recon, you'll have to play the game a whole lot so think of the CCS software as a game.

[shahkeval]

Hello,
I am planning to appear for my step 3 within next 4-5 months.
I don't know how to start.
Kindly guide me for this please.

[lysogeny]

Took Step 3 in 2/2015 (new exam format) ---took CK/CS in 2013, step 1 in 2012

Prep - 1 to 1.5 month during internship --- half wards/night float rotation with 12 days vacation for intensive study, 4 days for CCS
Materials: UWorld, MTB step 3, Uworld CCS
UW score - around 62% cumulative, did not have enough time to finish ~30% of questions, did timed random separate ACM and FIP throughout
UWSA - got discouraged one day before exam
NBME - not done
Exam Score 234

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by lysogeny

Took Step 3 in 2/2015 (new exam format) ---took CK/CS in 2013, step 1 in 2012

Prep - 1 to 1.5 month during internship --- half wards/night float rotation with 12 days vacation for intensive study, 4 days for CCS
Materials: UWorld, MTB step 3, Uworld CCS
UW score - around 62% cumulative, did not have enough time to finish ~30% of questions, did timed random separate ACM and FIP throughout
UWSA - got discouraged one day before exam
NBME - not done
Exam Score 234

Congratulations! Do you think the concepts tested in UW qbank were close to the real thing? Thanks!

[M.Tayeb]

Originally Posted by lysogeny

Took Step 3 in 2/2015 (new exam format) ---took CK/CS in 2013, step 1 in 2012

Prep - 1 to 1.5 month during internship --- half wards/night float rotation with 12 days vacation for intensive study, 4 days for CCS
Materials: UWorld, MTB step 3, Uworld CCS
UW score - around 62% cumulative, did not have enough time to finish ~30% of questions, did timed random separate ACM and FIP throughout
UWSA - got discouraged one day before exam
NBME - not done
Exam Score 234

Congratulations lysogeny, so what is your feedback for key points of your success and high score?
Thanks,

[lysogeny]

Originally Posted by neuralcrest

Congratulations! Do you think the concepts tested in UW qbank were close to the real thing? Thanks!

Yah I would say so, to me Uworld is consistently adequate prep. It covered most concepts. Difficulty-wise I would say that the actual exam was erratic, there were questions that would be tooooo basic (too basic that you don't remember) then questions that would be out-of-this-world. I would advice doing FIP and ACM questions separately on Uworld to get a feel because Day 1 is FIP and Day 1 is hell. Period. Good luck in advance!

[lysogeny]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Congratulations lysogeny, so what is your feedback for key points of your success and high score?
Thanks,

I honestly thought I screwed up after the exam, probably the fact that I am currently doing my IM internship helped a lot with allowing for shorter prep... because grossly speaking the exam felt mostly "IM, et al", plus working with placing orders on an antiquated electronic med records system at the moment familiarizes you on how to work around CCS.

[M.Tayeb]

Originally Posted by lysogeny

I honestly thought I screwed up after the exam, probably the fact that I am currently doing my IM internship helped a lot with allowing for shorter prep... because grossly speaking the exam felt mostly "IM, et al", plus working with placing orders on an antiquated electronic med records system at the moment familiarizes you on how to work around CCS.

Thank you for your feedback, I did UWSA a month ago and got discouraged (213). I started working on my weaknesses and improving my CCS performance. Now I do feel ready for the CCS part, but still not confident for the MCQ part. I wonder if you have any rough estimation for basic science percentage in this exam? does it worth spending time and review my first aid step 1?
My exam is on May 11, doing UW second time and MTB 3 and I am aiming for a score of 230+.

Many Thanks,

[lysogeny]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Thank you for your feedback, I did UWSA a month ago and got discouraged (213). I started working on my weaknesses and improving my CCS performance. Now I do feel ready for the CCS part, but still not confident for the MCQ part. I wonder if you have any rough estimation for basic science percentage in this exam? does it worth spending time and review my first aid step 1?
My exam is on May 11, doing UW second time and MTB 3 and I am aiming for a score of 230+.

Many Thanks,

Day 1 was FIP and was basically Step 1/a bit Step 2 CK type questions including biostat around 8/block plus drug ads. I solely relied on UWorld and MTB 3 for my prep, try to get a feel how FIP on Uworld is like. I didnt go through Step 1/2CK books except the biostat part of First Aid Step 1 two to three days prior to exam, which is just around 3 pages. Biostat is high yield, the rest of Day 1 is UWorld plus fate , imho. Also, Day 1 felt more like a test of time management rather than knowledge because the q-stems are long, like really long making the impression that they have the intent to fool/distract you. So practice...

Congrats btw on improving, keep it up! CCS seems hard at start but I advice to master it because after the exam you will realize it is the easiest part, easy to waste if not prepared for.

[M.Tayeb]

Originally Posted by lysogeny

Day 1 was FIP and was basically Step 1/a bit Step 2 CK type questions including biostat around 8/block plus drug ads. I solely relied on UWorld and MTB 3 for my prep, try to get a feel how FIP on Uworld is like. I didnt go through Step 1/2CK books except the biostat part of First Aid Step 1 two to three days prior to exam, which is just around 3 pages. Biostat is high yield, the rest of Day 1 is UWorld plus fate , imho. Also, Day 1 felt more like a test of time management rather than knowledge because the q-stems are long, like really long making the impression that they have the intent to fool/distract you. So practice...

Congrats btw on improving, keep it up! CCS seems hard at start but I advice to master it because after the exam you will realize it is the easiest part, easy to waste if not prepared for.

Thanks again for your input. It sounds that I will do UW biostats section on top of what I did before (UW questions + FA step 1). 8 questions per block is sounds a lot!!! mastering this topic will definitely boost the score. Also, I will try to take UW FIP independently and try to master my time. You are right! when I did my UWSA in each block I ended up missing around 4 questions!

CCS feels like Candy Crash, if you play this game :-)

Regards,

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by lysogeny

Yah I would say so, to me Uworld is consistently adequate prep. It covered most concepts. Difficulty-wise I would say that the actual exam was erratic, there were questions that would be tooooo basic (too basic that you don't remember) then questions that would be out-of-this-world. I would advice doing FIP and ACM questions separately on Uworld to get a feel because Day 1 is FIP and Day 1 is hell. Period. Good luck in advance!

Thank you so much Lysogeny for the reply. Goodluck.

[M.Tayeb]

Hello,

Today I did NMBE form 3 and I scored 480! I did UWSA one month ago and I scored 480 as well. Where is the problem? I am reviewing Uworld and MTB3 and my exam is on May 11. Looking for advice on what to do over the next 2 weeks to improve my performance. Thank you.

[TMP-SMX]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Hello,

Today I did NMBE form 3 and I scored 480! I did UWSA one month ago and I scored 480 as well. Where is the problem? I am reviewing Uworld and MTB3 and my exam is on May 11. Looking for advice on what to do over the next 2 weeks to improve my performance. Thank you.

What is that in 3 digit score?

[M.Tayeb]

Originally Posted by TMP-SMX

What is that in 3 digit score?

There is no 3 digit score for NBME. The average is 500 with 100 SD.

[Oldgradandmom]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Hello,

Today I did NMBE form 3 and I scored 480! I did UWSA one month ago and I scored 480 as well. Where is the problem? I am reviewing Uworld and MTB3 and my exam is on May 11. Looking for advice on what to do over the next 2 weeks to improve my performance. Thank you.

I think you need to focus now more in the areas were you score border line or low . I am in the same boat ...scored 510 yesterday with my exam in 3 weeks .

[drShark85]

This is the END!!!!!

3 months of preparation: MTB + QBANKS. Resident with little time
UW 60%
Kaplan 68%
USWA 231

Real score: 209

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by drShark85

This is the END!!!!!

3 months of preparation: MTB + QBANKS. Resident with little time
UW 60%
Kaplan 68%
USWA 231

Real score: 209

Congratulations!

[flipante]

Originally Posted by drShark85

This is the END!!!!!

3 months of preparation: MTB + QBANKS. Resident with little time
UW 60%
Kaplan 68%
USWA 231

Real score: 209

Congrats!!!

What material did you use for CCS?

[basket687]

Prepared for 2 months during residency, used just UW Qbank and CCS
UW%: 67%, timed random
NO NBME or UWSA
Real score: 226

[pb05]

Prep Time: 1 month on and off, 1 month properly
UW: 58% Timed Random (1st pass)
UWSA: 215 (around ten days before day 1)

Step 3 score: 217

[Boatox]

Anyone else expecting their results on May 27?

[abeer]

Originally Posted by pb05

Prep Time: 1 month on and off, 1 month properly
UW: 58% Timed Random (1st pass)
UWSA: 215 (around ten days before day 1)

Step 3 score: 217

That's awesome.. please share your prep strategies with us.. plzzzz

[M.Tayeb]

Hello Fox,

I took my first day on May 11 and the second day on May 14. When do you guys think that I will receive my result? can not wait though. Thanks.

[Boatox]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Hello Fox,

I took my first day on May 11 and the second day on May 14. When do you guys think that I will receive my result? can not wait though. Thanks.

Probably June 3

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Hello Fox,

I took my first day on May 11 and the second day on May 14. When do you guys think that I will receive my result? can not wait though. Thanks.

Congratulations in getting done with the test! I hope it went well? Any advice for me cos I have my test coming up first week of June. Thanks.

[Tosyk]

how long does it take to get results after exam?

[nasism]

Originally Posted by Tosyk

how long does it take to get results after exam?

It's past the initial changes for Step 3 period so expect to get it in 4 weeks' time. Mine came on a Thursday (rather than the usual Wednesday we're used to).

Good luck!

[Tosyk]

will take my exam on june 24 and 28.
Finished kaplan classroom anywhere, UW (average 69%). Will begin ccs uw soon. Is it enough 1 month to prepare for ccs with uw?

[nasism]

That's a good average. 1 week is probably enough for ccs but make sure you know the software well and go through what is bad/neutral/good for the patient encounter. It all depends if you're also tech savvy and what your learning style is.

[Tosyk]

Originally Posted by nasism

That's a good average. 1 week is probably enough for ccs but make sure you know the software well and go through what is bad/neutral/good for the patient encounter. It all depends if you're also tech savvy and what your learning style is.

do u mean 1 week or 1 month?

[nasism]

Haha I took a week, some others a few days. So 1 month should be more than enough.

[shahkeval]

what is the average usmle step 3 score now ?
what should be the target for a candidate ? I need a good score

[nasism]

Hi @shahkeval, my score report was from 09/19/2014; the average then was 221. I can't find current information but of course the higher the better.

You really have to find out if programs value the Step 3 score. A lot of places didn't place much weight on this exam for screening their candidates. In general, a decent score won't hurt but if you end up with an attempt, that definitely will. If you think a high Step 3 score will help to mask your attempts/scores in previous exams or time from graduation, that's also another incentive. The only time it's super important is if the program sponsors H1B visa.

http://www.usmle-forums.com/img-resi...-matching.html

[Tosyk]

which residency applicant is looking better for program director?
1. Has step 3, but his/her score is low
2. doesn't have step 3

[shahkeval]

@nasism - Thank you very much for response. I dont have any attempts. I dont need any visa. I dint match last year. May be because of average LORs and step 2 ck score which is 213. step is 224. So, I am planning to get some more than my ck and step 1 score. will that be enough ? I am also working as a full time research assistant.

[nasism]

@toysk - the two options you gave aren't clear scenarios. Assuming that both candidates have the exact same credentials - eg IMG, same step 1/ck/cs scores and attempts, same number of publications, etc - I think another low score on Step 3 would actually hurt your chances. Again however, it depends on what specialty you're going for. Step 3 is normally done during residency and some programs/specialties weigh more on it than others, even though the exam is multi-disciplinary.
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploa...eport-2014.pdf
- PD survey report (especially Figure 1)

@shahkeval - focus on your research and try to publish in a good journal. Study for Step 3 but don't put all your eggs in one basket. There is a general trend of how scores are in all 3 steps and most people do worse on Step 3 than the other exams - but don't let this discourage you. Tread carefully and make connections. If you're in a U.S. hospital/facility, make sure you are seen and that people like you. It's amazing how that helps more than just scores (unless you're 250+).
http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/transcript...Guidelines.pdf
- General trend of scores 2011-2013 (especially Table 1)

Good luck to everyone!

[shahkeval]

@nasism - thank you my friend. that was really helpful to me.

[nasism]

No worries @shahkeval. Where there's a will, there's a way!

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by nasism

nbme form 2 - 530 online
uwsa - 220 (did it 1 month before exam)
uworld qbank average - 68% unrepeated, timed mode
kaplan qbank average - 72% unrepeated, timed mode

real exam: 232

***Practice CCS software so you get comfortable with it. My rationale is that even to be an awesome sniper in Ghost Recon, you'll have to play the game a whole lot so think of the CCS software as a game.

Congratulations completing all the steps! What did you do to spike your score from 220 to 232 in the real deal? I have mine coming up in less than 2 weeks. I scored a 217 in UWSA today and I don't know how the real thing is scored. Thanks.

[nasism]

Hi neuralcrest,

Thanks! Great to be done!

UWSA doesn't have the CCS component so maybe that might have helped bring my score up for the actual exam. I felt quite confident doing the cases.

Also, I did Archer questions:
http://usmlestep3blog.com/usmle-step-3-mcq/
Navigations to the questions are on both left and right panels. The answer key is also on the website but it's not complete nor is it necessarily comprehensive.

The scoring sections reported are:
- Clinical Encounters (Initial Work-ups, Continuing Care, Urgent Care)
- Physician Tasks (History/Physical/Diagnostic Studies, Diagnosis/Prognosis, Health Maintenance/Systems/Legal & Ethical, Clinical Intervention, Clinical Therapeutics, Applying Scientific Concepts)
- Clinical Settings (Office/Health Center, In-patient Facilities, Emergency Department)
- Disorders by Organ Systems (haha you know what they are)
- Patient Age (Birth-5yrs, 6-17, 18-54, 55-74, >75yrs)
- Computer-based Case Simulations

Each of the components in the brackets are scored the same way with the "xxxxx" indicating Lower/Borderline/Higher performance scale.

All the best! Last one to go!

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by nasism

Hi neuralcrest,

Thanks! Great to be done!

UWSA doesn't have the CCS component so maybe that might have helped bring my score up for the actual exam. I felt quite confident doing the cases.

Also, I did Archer questions:
http://usmlestep3blog.com/usmle-step-3-mcq/
Navigations to the questions are on both left and right panels. The answer key is also on the website but it's not complete nor is it necessarily comprehensive.

The scoring sections reported are:
- Clinical Encounters (Initial Work-ups, Continuing Care, Urgent Care)
- Physician Tasks (History/Physical/Diagnostic Studies, Diagnosis/Prognosis, Health Maintenance/Systems/Legal & Ethical, Clinical Intervention, Clinical Therapeutics, Applying Scientific Concepts)
- Clinical Settings (Office/Health Center, In-patient Facilities, Emergency Department)
- Disorders by Organ Systems (haha you know what they are)
- Patient Age (Birth-5yrs, 6-17, 18-54, 55-74, >75yrs)
- Computer-based Case Simulations

Each of the components in the brackets are scored the same way with the "xxxxx" indicating Lower/Borderline/Higher performance scale.

All the best! Last one to go!

Thank you so much for taking the time give a detailed reply. You are a good man! Wish you the best in this field cos you definitely have the heart this profession yearns for. Cheers!

[nasism]

Aw no problem! Glad to be of service! All these years I've been a silent observer and everyone here has been so helpful. I secured residency this year so just trying to help wherever I can.

And maybe it doesn't hurt to say - I am a good (wo)man lol. Cheers to you too, good sir!

[M.Tayeb]

Good luck with your residency Nacisim, I am expecting my result on Next week! And looking forward to match this year!

[Tosyk]

Originally Posted by nasism

@toysk - the two options you gave aren't clear scenarios. Assuming that both candidates have the exact same credentials - eg IMG, same step 1/ck/cs scores and attempts, same number of publications, etc - I think another low score on Step 3 would actually hurt your chances. Again however, it depends on what specialty you're going for. Step 3 is normally done during residency and some programs/specialties weigh more on it than others, even though the exam is multi-disciplinary.
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploa...eport-2014.pdf
- PD survey report (especially Figure 1)



Good luck to everyone!

@nasism - Thank you very much for response.
Actually my scores are:
step 1 - 228, ck - 242, cs - pass (all steps from 1 attempt).
Have 4 publications in my country, 3 years of residency in Cardiology (in my country), 3 months of volunteering in US clinic, 1 US LOR (and will get 2 more). Year of grad - 2012. Active BLS certificate.
I'm going to apply for IM/FM.
So how do u think - step 3 ~ 220 will hurt or help me?
220 - is it a low score?

[Boatox]

Score : 236
UWSA : 248

2 months UW qbank and CCS. Read MTB3 once. Hardly studied the week before the exam. Just reviewed my CCS notes

[nasism]

M. Tayeb- Thanks and good luck for your results!

Tosyk - 220 is a good score for Step 3. Your credentials sound solid. Make sure to secure US LORs, preferably with your rights to see them waived.

[M.Tayeb]

Good bye USMLE's

UW first time: 62%
UWSA: 213
UW second time: 80+%
NBME form 3: 480
Real Deal: 206

I don't know if this score will add something to my application for residency this year!

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Good bye USMLE's

UW first time: 62%
UWSA: 213
UW second time: 80+%
NBME form 3: 480
Real Deal: 206

I don't know if this score will add something to my application for residency this year!

Congratulations! Good job. Having Step 3 helps. Can you share your experience with us. Thanks.

[M.Tayeb]

Originally Posted by neuralcrest

Congratulations! Good job. Having Step 3 helps. Can you share your experience with us. Thanks.

Thanks, the first day is hectic and I found it difficult. Total of 10-14 question per block for Basic sciences and biostats. There are 4 blocks of 43 questions each and 2 blocks of 42 questions with total of 7 hours. The major challenge is time management.

The second day, straight forward CK questions. 6 blocks of 33 questions. questions. No major issues and I found CCS part is easy (7 cases of 20 mins and 6 cases of 10 mins). For CCS UW is more than enough.

Best of luck,

[neuralcrest]

Originally Posted by M.Tayeb

Thanks, the first day is hectic and I found it difficult. Total of 10-14 question per block for Basic sciences and biostats. There are 4 blocks of 43 questions each and 2 blocks of 42 questions with total of 7 hours. The major challenge is time management.

The second day, straight forward CK questions. 6 blocks of 33 questions. questions. No major issues and I found CCS part is easy (7 cases of 20 mins and 6 cases of 10 mins). For CCS UW is more than enough.

Best of luck,

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Good luck and Godspeed in your match application.

[brca123]

studied for around 3 months on and off during my residency. #1 tip know usmle world inside and out like you knew it for step 1!


UW first time: 60%
UWSA: 216
UW second time: 72%
NBME form 3: 450
Real Deal: 203


Read your CK notes for day one and MTB step 3/Uworld is great for day 2. As for biostats try and scan through the drug ads sometimes the questions are extremely simple you have scan for the information in the drug ad.

Best of luck to you all and thank you all who contribute to this forum!

[abeer]

Originally Posted by brca123

studied for around 3 months on and off during my residency. #1 tip know usmle world inside and out like you knew it for step 1!


UW first time: 60%
UWSA: 216
UW second time: 72%
NBME form 3: 450
Real Deal: 203


Read your CK notes for day one and MTB step 3/Uworld is great for day 2. As for biostats try and scan through the drug ads sometimes the questions are extremely simple you have scan for the information in the drug ad.

Best of luck to you all and thank you all who contribute to this forum!

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were the questions like UW ? and what was the difficulty level.. same as UW ?? please reply.