What WILL change?
Beginning November 2014, examinees will:
1. Be able to schedule the exam on two non-consecutive days;
2. NOT need to apply for Step 3 under the eligibility requirements of a specific medical licensing authority;
3. See increased numbers of items that assess an expanded range of competency-based content, including foundational science essential for effective healthcare; biostatistics, epidemiology, and population health; literature interpretation; medical ethics; and patient safety.
What WILL NOT Change?
The Step 3 exam will continue to:
1. Focus on knowledge and application of the biomedical and clinical sciences necessary for independent patient care;
2. Include multiple-choice questions and computer-based case simulations;
3. Be administered over two days, for a total time comparable to current testing time;
4. Result in a single score (with graphical performance profile information) and a single pass/fail outcome after completion of both examination days.
http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/Changes_to_USMLE_2014-2015_handout_FINAL.pdf
Beginning November 2014, examinees will:
1. Be able to schedule the exam on two non-consecutive days;
2. NOT need to apply for Step 3 under the eligibility requirements of a specific medical licensing authority;
3. See increased numbers of items that assess an expanded range of competency-based content, including foundational science essential for effective healthcare; biostatistics, epidemiology, and population health; literature interpretation; medical ethics; and patient safety.
What WILL NOT Change?
The Step 3 exam will continue to:
1. Focus on knowledge and application of the biomedical and clinical sciences necessary for independent patient care;
2. Include multiple-choice questions and computer-based case simulations;
3. Be administered over two days, for a total time comparable to current testing time;
4. Result in a single score (with graphical performance profile information) and a single pass/fail outcome after completion of both examination days.
http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/Changes_to_USMLE_2014-2015_handout_FINAL.pdf