USMLE Step 3 Reaction [How Hard Was It]

I finally took Step 3!
I had my views on how easy or hard certain parts of the test would be. The test affirmed some of those, but had some pleasant surprises along the way.
We’ve talked a lot about Step 1 and Step 2, the different ways to study and resources a med student can use. So, when Step 3 came along, I had a better idea on how to prepare and what resources to trust. Sometimes, you can get all the way to this point and be all-test-out to take on another one.
One thing I can tell you that I wish I could have planned out better before taking the exam is; I should have taken it during a lighter clinical rotation. My busy residency work in the ICU definitely took out time I could have had for more questions, case studies, and review of Step 1.
Step 3 has its challenges and pleasant unexpected questions, but it merits the 1-2 month’s worth of reading, going through a lot of UWORLD questions, reviewing bio stats and more!
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0:16 I Took Step 3!
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1:44 Step 3 Day 1 (Questions, Bio Stats, Step 1)
4:01 Step 3 Day 2 (Cases, Breaks, Interface)
6:32 Step 3 Reflections And More!
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[@TheMDJourney]

Hi friends! I hope you enjoyed this video on everything USMLE Step 3 from my preparation, taking the test and reflection afterward!.
What did you think about the Step 3 experience!? What about the exam do you want me to cover next!?
Let me know along with any questions you have below!

[@MDPowerhouse]

I feel like there aren't enough videos about step 3 so I'm so happy you shared this!

[@TheMDJourney]

More to come!

[@AnkaraStylesandFashionWorld]

Thank you for this awesome video.
Pls when is the latest time to take step 3, if you intend applying for 2022 match season .

[@TheMDJourney]

I would say enough time to get the score back (takes about 4 weeks) to get your score and apply.

[@DraakMD]

Waiting eagerly for the "I just passed Step 3!" video. Good luck!

[@TheMDJourney]

spoiler alerts - 👍

[@ERdoctorMike]

Do D.O. students take step 3? Also, with step 1 being pass/fail... do you think DO students should only take step 2 along with our DO boards (for those that do not want to go into a super competitive specialty)?

[@TheMDJourney]

Step 3 yes since most go to an allopathic residency. And same thing for step 2 - most residency programs look for it - likely more now

[@alephoils985]

What type of Step 1 questions were asked? Drug MOA, pathophysiology, anatomy, embryology?

[@TheMDJourney]

Think it varies per test. MOA and pathophys more likely but just from my experience