USMLE Step 3

USMLE Step 3 exam at a glance

USMLE Step 3 section breakdown

• Day 1 — Block 1 (33 Q)
  33 questions · 60 minutes
• Day 1 — Block 2 (33 Q)
  33 questions · 60 minutes
• Day 1 — Block 3 (33 Q)
  33 questions · 60 minutes
• Day 2 — Block 1 (30 Q)
  30 questions · 45 minutes
• Day 2 — Block 2 (30 Q)
  30 questions · 45 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the USMLE Step 3 exam pattern?

USMLE Step 3 contains 159 questions across 5 sections: Day 1 — Block 1 (33 Q), Day 1 — Block 2 (33 Q), Day 1 — Block 3 (33 Q), Day 2 — Block 1 (30 Q), Day 2 — Block 2 (30 Q). Total duration is 270 minutes.

Does USMLE Step 3 have negative marking?

No — USMLE Step 3 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.

How is USMLE Step 3 scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 100. USMLE Step 3 (% accuracy).

How can I practise USMLE Step 3 for free?

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What is the difficulty level of USMLE Step 3?

USMLE Step 3 is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Day 1: 232 MCQs in 7 blocks. Day 2: 180 MCQs in 6 blocks.

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