USMLE Step 3 2024

Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for the third USMLE exam, you must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Successful completion of Steps 1 and 2 CK.
2. Non-American and non-Canadian medical school graduates must have their institutions listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements. Alternatively, an equivalent medical degree from a non-American or non-Canadian school is accepted.
3. To be eligible for a state board license, completion of recognized US graduate medical education (GME) program requirements and fulfillment or near completion of at least one postgraduate training year are necessary.
4. Graduates from international medical programs (IMG) must obtain certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) before completing Step 3. To apply for Step 3, create an account on the USMLE website, complete the online application, pay the application fee, and submit eligibility documentation such as your medical school diploma and transcripts. After approval, schedule your exam at a Prometric USMLE Step 3 test center in the United States. For more details, refer to the USMLE Step 3 eligibility requirements and application procedure on the FSMB website: usmle.fsmb.org.

Registration Process: To register for USMLE Step 3, follow these steps:

1. Create a USMLE account.
2. Complete the online application form and submit it with the application fee.
3. Provide documentation proving your eligibility, including your medical school diploma and transcripts.
4. Schedule your exam appointment.

Upon completion of the application process and verification of eligibility, a scheduling permit will be issued. Use this permit to schedule your exam appointment at a Prometric USMLE Step 3 test center.

USMLE Step 3 Cost

The cost of the USMLE Step 3 is $915 for eligibility periods concluding in 2023 and $925 for those concluding in 2024.

The pricing for the 2023 USMLE Step 3 will be effective for the first time between November 1, 2022, and January 31, 2023. The final eligibility period for the 2023 USMLE Step 3 price is from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

For the 2024 Step 3, the initial eligibility period with the new pricing is from November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The last eligibility period for the 2024 Step 3 cost spans from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.