USMLE Step 3 Syllabus

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Given below are the details of the different competencies and the weightage they hold for USMLE Step 3 exam.

Competency

Foundations of Independent Practice

Advanced Clinical Medicine

Communication and Professionalism

8% - 12%

NA

Medical Knowledge / Scientific Concepts

18% - 22%

NA

Systems-based Practice / Patient Safety and Practice-based Learning

22% - 27%

NA

Patient Care: Diagnosis

  1. History/Physical Examination
  2. Laboratory/Diagnosis Studies
  3. Diagnosis

40% - 45%

NA

Prognosis/Outcome

NA

20% - 25%

Patient Care: Management

  1. Health Maintenance/Disease Prevention
  2. Pharmacotherapy
  3. Mixed Management
  4. Surveillance for Disease Recurrence
  5. Clinical Interventions

NA

75% - 80%