Dr. Christopher Carrubba, Sarah Godfrey, and Dr. Patrick Curtin contributed to this post.
When it comes to Step 3, it turns out that in between the 80 hour work weeks and general adjustments to life as an intern, you’re expected to find the time to study for not one, but two days of the USMLE.
And while this is finally the light at the end of the tunnel, for most test takers it is a significant source of anxiety added to their intern year.
What’s more is that while you are a seasoned veteran when it comes to the standard USMLE questions, the CCS component of Step 3 is a whole new ballgame. However, there is some good news: With a little bit of practice, you can easily turn this unknown entity in to an opportunity to excel and boost your exam score.