when do you take step 3 of usmle
USMLE Step 3 To be eligible to take the USMLE Step 3 exam, the physician must hold a medical degree, and successfully pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge exams. International medical graduates (IMGs) must obtain certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or successfully complete a “Fifth Pathway” program. The Step 2 CS may also be required. Canadian M.D. graduates are not considered IMGs.