What State to Choose for Pre-Residency USMLE Step 3 CCS?
For those of you who haven't yet entered into a residency program but would like to take the test either because:- you wish to get over with it before residency or
- for the H1b Visa,
here are some states that you are eligible to select while registering from the FSMB site:
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
Connecticut is a time-tested state for registering to sit for the Step 3, hence recommendable :-).
Eligibilities may change, Click here to see the list of states and their requirements. The other states have additional requirements such as completion of 1 or two years of post-graduate training in the US before being eligible - which essentially means that you can register with them only after starting residency.
Q. Do you have to take the Step 3 in the SAME STATE that you registered for the test at ?
A. No - you can take it at any Prometric test center where it is offered
Q. Do you have to do your residency / Fellowship in the SAME STATE that you registered for / took Step 3 ?
A. No - you can do you residency in any state, irrespective of the state you registered for while taking the test
Also read:
- Do IMGs need to pass the USMLE Step 3 for a Residency H1b Visa?
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- "which states are IMGs eligible to take the step 3 exam?"
- "how to apply for step 3 test"
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posted by Digitaldoc, MD at 11/25/2007 04:39:00 PM
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Post Your Comment !the link for requirement for different states is not working
The link for requirement is not working and hope you will fix that issue soon.
Can i take step3 immedietely after giving CS
Do you know how long the application takes to sit step 3 once ECFMG certification is achieved? I am planning to sit in Conneticut
Dear digital doc
Are the requirements for initial licencure same as the requirement to take usmle step 3 ? If not where can i find the state specific stp 3 eligibility requirement
Dear digital doc
Are step 3 eligibility req imposed various states same as their initial licensure requirements ?
If not where can i find the step 3 3 eligibility requirements imposed by various state boards
Appreciate any help
Rajat
First & formost great job with this website.this website has been my guide from day 1.
i had a similar query. i checked the fsmb.org website for state specific eligibility reqiurements all including conneticut have 1/2 years as a post graduate requirement.
I wish to take step 3 before residency i appreciate any comments to solve this confusion.
Hey tina I had the same confusion.
go to this link and I hope your confusion will get resolved.
http://www.fsmb.org/usmle_requirementschart.html
All the best
Rajat
i just checked the fsmb website for eligibility criteria of the different states and according to that, the following states don't require us to have done any post graduate training or have licensure to apply for step 3 :
Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia
if there is any confusion u can call at (817) 868 4041 and ask...
i hope i am not missing something here.....if anyone learns anything more about the requirements in these states please correct me :)
arthi on which website did u get this info about the requirements of various states for givin the step 3 exam...
Following is the explanation for all the comments which are unanswered, yet
1. You can not take step 3 after CS. You need to be ECFMG certified to take step 3. So you need passing scores on all step 1, step 2 CS as well step 2 CK.
2. I just registered with Connecticut for step 3. I DO NOT have residency experience in US. I am just an ECFMG certified.
3. Once you fill online part of an application on FSMB and pay your fees, you will be directed for the page which is your "confirmation of Identity". you sign this page, affix passport size photo, notarized with any bank official or who is authorized for notery and send this page to FSMB, Dallas, TX. Once approved, you will get an email within 3 to 5 business days and then you can see your "step 3 scheduling permit" on FSMB under "candidate website".
4. You can register for your step 3 with any US state regardless of your initial registration state by going to prometric website. The rest of the procedure is identical to step 1, step 2 CK.
Hope it helps.
Hi on the fsmb website they have mentioned that they themselves will choose our eligibilty period.When u applied did u get an eligibilty that was near like the next few months,of u applying for step 3,or beyond that?If I apply in april will i get it b4 august?plz reply thanx again!!
Hi digitaldoc. Is Connecticut still one of states that I can take step 3 with no US clinical experience?