AMBOSS currently has over 2100 questions in our Qbank that are high-yield for USMLE Step 3, as well as our premade Step 3 Study Plan. Computer-based case simulations are available here through the USMLE®. AMBOSS now also includes the NEJM Knowledge+ Board prep Qbanks for ABIM, ABFM, and ABP certifications! Check out this article to find out more.
Depending on whether you have set the AMBOSS platform to Clinician Mode or Student Mode, you will access our Step 3 Qbank and Study Plan under different sections of the sidebar menu. You can update your platform mode via the dropdown in the top left of the AMBOSS platform.
Student Mode
To access our Step 3 Qbank with high-yield questions:
1. Log in to your AMBOSS account here.
2. On the left sidebar, select Qbank > Custom Session.
3. Click the drop-down menu for the Exam filter and select USMLE > USMLE Step 3.
4. Apply any other filters you would like to further customize your study session.
5. Click Start on the bottom right corner. Exam mode is designed in a way to simulate your exam, while Study mode allows you to access features that will help you delve into the topics tested in the questions. Learn more about these modes here!
AMBOSS Articles are also great reference resources when used in combination with the Qbank.
To access our Step 3 Library and Articles:
You can open up the corresponding article alongside a question by clicking the underlined keywords in Qbank answer explanations, as shown below:
You can also directly access our entire Knowledge Library here. Alternatively, you can search for key terms in the search bar.
You can access our Step 3 Study Plan by heading to Study Plans in the sidebar menu and clicking on the Medical Licensing Exams tab. Once you have made progress on the study plan, it will appear in the Current tab.
Alternatively, you can create your own Custom Study Plan for Step 3 tailored to your own study schedule and exam date at this link!
Additionally, if you're using AMBOSS during your residency, you may like to know we offer Management Checklists, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Drug Database & Dosing, and Clinical Calculators. To use these features, can activate Clinician Mode. These features are also available on your mobile device, so you can use AMBOSS on the go!
Clinician Mode
To access our Step 3 Qbank with high-yield questions:
1. Log in to your AMBOSS account here.
2. On the left sidebar, select Exams & CME > Qbank, and then select the Create a Qbank session option.
3. Click the drop-down menu for the Exam filter and select USMLE > USMLE Step 3.
4. Apply any other filters you would like to further customize your study session.
5. Click Start on the bottom right corner. Exam mode is designed in a way to simulate your exam, while Study mode allows you to access features that will help you delve into the topics tested in the questions. Learn more about these modes here!
AMBOSS Articles are also great reference resources when used in combination with the Qbank.
To access our Step 3 Library and Articles:
You can open up the corresponding article alongside a question by clicking the underlined keywords in Qbank answer explanations, as shown below:
You can also directly access our entire Knowledge Library here. Alternatively, you can search for key terms in the search bar.
You can access our Step 3 Study Plan by heading to Exams & CME > Study plans and courses in the sidebar menu and clicking on the Medical Licensing Exams tab. Once you have made progress on the study plan, it will appear in the Current tab.
Alternatively, you can create your own Custom Study Plan for Step 3 tailored to your own study schedule and exam date at this link!
Additionally, if you're using AMBOSS during your residency, you may like to know we offer Management Checklists, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Drug Database & Dosing, and Clinical Calculators. These features are also available on your mobile device, so you can use AMBOSS on the go!