USMLE™ Step 3 Study Tips

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 Knowledge+ Board prep Qbanks for ABIM, ABFM, and ABP certifications! Check out this article to find out more.

To access our Step 3 Qbank with high-yield questions:

  1. Log in to your AMBOSS account here.
  2. On the Learning > Overview page, click the Study Objective selector and select USMLE Step 3.
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  3. Head to Learning > Qbank, and select the option to Create a Qbank session.
  4. The USMLE Step 3 filter should be automatically selected.
  5. Apply any other filters you would like to further customize your study session. 
  6. 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 Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Drug Database & Dosing, and Clinical Calculators. To use these features, just head to the Clinical Care tab. These features are also available on your mobile device, so you can use AMBOSS on the go! 

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