USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)

📖Try a Step 3 sample test question! Place your best guess in the comments, and we’ll provide the correct answer tomorrow. A 54-year-old woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis comes to the office for a routine follow-up examination. Rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed at age 35 years, and the patient has been unable to work for the past 10 years. She has difficulty bathing and dressing, but she is able to stand and walk independently. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. Medications include etanercept, methotrexate, prednisone and tramadol. She tells you that her husband of 30 years left her 6 months ago. She appears depressed. Vital signs are normal. Physical examination discloses marked joint deformities in the hands, wrists, shoulders and feet; the findings are unchanged from previous visits. The patient says, "I cannot continue to live as I am. I've had it." Which of the following is the most appropriate response? (A) "Do you think you're depressed? I can help with that." (B) "Have you considered moving to an assisted living facility where your quality of life could be much better?" (C) "I know just how you feel." (D) "I'd like to refer you to a counselor." (E) "Would you like to tell me more about why you feel this way?" Find more Step 3 sample test questions. https://bit.ly/4hgErXX #USMLE #MedStudent

The #USMLE program will be at #AAMC24 Nov. 8-12. We’re excited to connect with the #MedEd community. ✔️Stop by booth 515 to meet our team and ask any questions about exam registration, requesting accommodations and more. ✔️Join our panel discussion on Nov. 10 to hear more about the future of the USMLE program.

The pathway to medical licensure in the U.S. includes medical school, the #USMLE series of exams, and residency. Learn more about the pathway in the infographic from USMLE co-sponsor the Federation of State Medical Boards. https://bit.ly/3YgMtY3

Waiting for your USMLE score? When your score is available, you will receive an email notification. 📋Your score report will remain available on the website of the organization that registered you for your exam for approximately 365 days from the date of the email notification.  📋After the score report is removed from the website, your scores will be provided to you only in the form of an official transcript from the USMLE program. Learn more about your USMLE score report. https://bit.ly/3PTftle #USMLE #MedStudent

A few weeks ago, the #USMLE program hosted its annual orientation for state board members and staff. In addition to providing an overview of the USMLE program and how test content is developed, the orientation shared how board members and staff can participate in the program. This picture shows the in-person attendees, and we had a similar number of virtual attendees. Thanks to everyone who joined us - both in person and virtually!

🕐 During your USMLE test session, the computer keeps track of the time allocated for each block and for breaks. During a standard administration, you have a total of 45 minutes of break time for authorized breaks and for computer transitions between blocks. 🕐 Authorized breaks include any time you spend between test blocks, whether you remain at your seat or leave the testing room. If you complete the tutorial or other testing blocks early, the remaining time will be added to your total break time. Learn more about break time and other tips for your exam day. https://bit.ly/3xkH6xz #MedStudent #USMLE

Did you know? The #USMLE is co-sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards and NBME. Together FSMB and NBME maintain the program’s integrity, develop policies and procedures, conduct program research, and appoint physicians and medical educators to serve on USMLE committees. https://bit.ly/4c0X1Qa

Follow these quick tips for requesting accommodations for #USMLE Step exams. ✅Review the Guidelines carefully before compiling your supporting documentation.  ✅Give yourself enough time.       ✔️It can take approximately 60 business days to receive a decision for a new request or reconsideration request. Please allow for the full amount of processing time during peak periods, December-April.        ✔️Don't wait until your eligibility period begins to submit your request.    ✅Complete your step exam application as soon as possible.        ✔️Submit your Request for Test Accommodations Form and supporting documents as soon as you complete your exam application.         ✔️Indicate you are requesting accommodations on your exam application to ensure your scheduling permit is placed on hold while your accommodations request is processing. 

The USMLE Step exams are administered at Prometric centers. Step 3 is only administered in the U.S. and its territories. We encourage you to schedule at your preferred testing center as soon as you receive your scheduling permit since some test centers fill up quickly. https://bit.ly/3WbPmtW #MedEd #MedStudent #USMLE

These CDs, from as early as 1998, provided exam preparation materials, which the USMLE program used to mail to examinees. You can now find free practice materials on the #USMLE website. https://bit.ly/4eOfaTQ