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United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 3

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USMLE USMLE License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1: FIP Clinical FoundationYou are here

Rebuild Day 1 diagnosis and foundational-science integration skills.

55
hours
2

Phase 2: ACM Management Mastery

Focus Day 2 management, prognosis, and longitudinal care decisions.

75
hours
3

Phase 3: CCS Workflow Practice

Train order-entry, follow-up timing, and disposition logic for CCS.

45
hours
4

Phase 4: Two-Day Simulation

Run full two-day pacing rehearsals with realistic break planning.

35
hours
Estimated total study time
210 hours
That's about 21 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the USMLE Step 3 Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
MD or DO degree from an LCME/COCA-accredited program, or equivalent international degree meeting USMLE eligibility rules
Experience
No residency completion required to sit Step 3
Additional Requirements
  • Must pass Step 1 and Step 2 CK before Step 3
  • Maximum 4 total attempts per Step
  • No more than 3 attempts within a 12-month period
  • Step 3 is administered only at U.S. and territorial Prometric sites

USMLE Step 3 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-16 weeks for most candidates depending recent clinical workload

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

No more than 3 attempts in 12 months; fourth attempt must meet 12-month/6-month spacing rules; total attempt cap is 4 per Step.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$955 Step 3 application fee (2026)
Total Estimated Cost$955 plus any applicable Prometric rescheduling fees
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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

USMLE Step 3 Exam Details

United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 3

Administered by USMLE (Federation of State Medical Boards and NBME)

Official Source
200 (minimum passing score for exams administered on or after January 1, 2024)
Passing Score
Day
Questions
Two-day
Hours
$955 application fee (2026)
Exam Fee
Study time: USMLE does not publish an official study-hour requirement
Prerequisites: Pass Step 1 and Step 2 CK and meet degree/credential requirements for Step 3 eligibility
Valid for: No national expiration date; state-board completion windows may apply

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official USMLE (Federation of State Medical Boards and NBME) content outline

Human Development1-3%

Normal age-related and wellness concepts in generalist practice context

Immune/Blood & Lymphoreticular/Multisystem Processes6-8%

Integrated multisystem immune and hematologic decision-making

Behavioral Health4-6%

Behavioral and psychiatric management in ambulatory/general practice

Nervous System & Special Senses8-10%

Neurologic diagnosis and treatment in unsupervised-care scenarios

Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue4-6%

Dermatologic and soft-tissue clinical care content

Musculoskeletal System5-7%

MSK diagnosis and intervention decisions

Cardiovascular System9-11%

Cardiovascular risk, diagnosis, and management

Respiratory System8-10%

Pulmonary presentations, diagnostics, and treatment pathways

Gastrointestinal System6-8%

GI disorder recognition and longitudinal patient management

Renal/Urinary & Male Reproductive Systems4-6%

Renal/urinary and male reproductive integrated management

Pregnancy/Childbirth & Female Reproductive System & Breast7-9%

OB/GYN management in generalist physician practice

Endocrine System5-7%

Endocrine diagnosis and therapeutic management

Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health/Interpretation of Medical Literature11-13%

Evidence interpretation, epidemiology, and population-level decision support

Social Sciences: Communication Skills/Ethics/Patient Safety7-9%

Communication, ethics, and patient-safety systems thinking

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USMLE Step 3 Exam FAQ

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