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USMLE® Step 3 and COMLEX® 3, 2 min read

What are FAQs About USMLE® Step 3 and COMLEX® Step 3?

Consensus opinion provided by Dan Mountcastle, MD; Ali Tariq, MD; and Nick Lorenzo, MD…

March 23, 2021

USMLE® Step 3 and COMLEX® 3, 4 min read

What Should I Know About USMLE® Step 3 and COMLEX® Step 3

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) are two-day computer-based multiple-choice exams most commonly completed during the first year of residency training.…

Consensus opinion provided by William Gossman, MD; Phil Hynes, MD; and James Hughes, MD, March 23, 2021