Taking the USMLE Step-3 examination may be really brain storming for any one appearing for it, as it is the final assessment that makes one qualified to be a licensed medical practitioner. The Step-3 of the examination is quite challenging as all the cases and the items in the test are patient centered and they have a clinical encounter description called the vignette. Based on a recent survey, it has been estimated that around 61% of the students have prepared through the USMLE World Questions and they have prepared for all the 93 cases in the USMLE world.

About 9% of the students have prepared from the Kaplan Question bank and some of the students have prepared from accompanying texts such as the First aid for Step-3, Crush the boards, Master the boards and so on. Most of these students have been successful in their venture of clearing the Step-3 USMLE exams. The scores of these students have ranged from very high to just a pass and the time for the preparation of the exams ranged from 10 days to 2 months.

If you are not a person to prepare that vigorously for your step-3 examination as you worked hard and formal for step-1 and step-2, you can always prepare the sample interactive questions provided by the official USMLE website. You can access the USMLE study material through the linkhttp://www.usmle.org/practice-materials/index.html. It might be necessary to do some downloading to access the samples. But every such effort is worth it as it will give you an animated demonstration of what the real USMLE exam feel like. Look for what works the best for you and go ahead. Be focused and you will always be on the winning side!

Taking the USMLE Step-3 examination may be really brain storming for any one appearing for it, as it is the final assessment that makes one qualified to be a licensed medical practitioner. The Step-3 of the examination is quite challenging as all the cases and the items in the test are patient centered and they have a clinical encounter description called the vignette. Based on a recent survey, it has been estimated that around 61% of the students have prepared through the USMLE World Questions and they have prepared for all the 93 cases in the USMLE world.

About 9% of the students have prepared from the Kaplan Question bank and some of the students have prepared from accompanying texts such as the First aid for Step-3, Crush the boards, Master the boards and so on. Most of these students have been successful in their venture of clearing the Step-3 USMLE exams. The scores of these students have ranged from very high to just a pass and the time for the preparation of the exams ranged from 10 days to 2 months.

If you are not a person to prepare that vigorously for your step-3 examination as you worked hard and formal for step-1 and step-2, you can always prepare the sample interactive questions provided by the official USMLE website. You can access the USMLE study material through the linkhttp://www.usmle.org/practice-materials/index.html. It might be necessary to do some downloading to access the samples. But every such effort is worth it as it will give you an animated demonstration of what the real USMLE exam feel like. Look for what works the best for you and go ahead. Be focused and you will always be on the winning side!

Studying in a medical school and becoming a physician may look like a dream coming true for many. The profession by itself may make you feel prestigious and may give you a sense of accomplishment. Some myths and facts about this noble profession are discussed in this article.
It takes an eternity for one to become a Doctor:
It takes at least 11 years of study to become a Doctor. It takes four years of bachelor degree, four years of medical school and three years of residence. If you want to consider 11 years as eternity, that is completely up to you!
You have to master one hard core science to enter the Medical School:
All that you need to enter the medical school is 1 year of physics, English and Biology and 2 years of chemistry in the bachelor`s. Calculus is an optional if you are planning to enter the medical school.
You should be a Millionaire to study in a Medical School:
Studying in a medical school doesn’t cost you a million. California residents have amazingly cheap bargain of 1700$ per year and even if you are not, it takes 20,000$ to 30,000$ per year which can be funded by loans and scholarships.
What`s more, if you have an intense desire since your childhood to become a physician and that passion does not seem to fade away even when you enter your bachelors, then just put your foot down and enter the stream. After all, it is worth every penny, seeing your dreams coming true!

It might be very easy and interesting for you to close your books and sit on a beach or go to a movie than to sit and slog over a pile of books, breaking your head. Though it may be worth to take short breaks, when preparing for your USMLE or COMLEX exam, staying focused is an absolute necessity to get through the exam. Here below are ten tips that help you be focused whilepreparing for the USMLE or COMLEX exam.
Keep away from Distraction:
You know better about what keeps you away from focusing on your books. Be it a website or a Face book page, it is not worth wasting your valuable time for naught.
Schedule your time:
Keep aside your time of study. Plan your day and time even for personal things such as bath and grocery shopping.
Don`t stick to a topic till it turns mundane:
If you feel a particular topic is turning mundane, don`t try to slog on the same topic. Rather move to something else or refresh yourself and then continue. It is easier to deal with a difficult subject when your mind is fresher than slogging when you are completely drained out.
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Choose your character. If you are an early bird, wake up early and deal with your really head breaking subjects. If you are a night owl, keep those subjects for the time when your roommate is fast asleep.
Have achievable targets:
Don`t imagine reaching the stars and plan your schedule. Have achievable targets for each day and pat yourself for reaching them.
Take time for a recap:
Every time you sit to study, make sure to recollect the last studied subject. This will help you keep your memory sharp regarding your subjects.
Stay focused on one topic:
Don`t waver while studying from one topic to the other, but stay in one. Wavering from one topic to another may leave you being a jack of all arts.

Don`t beat yourself for disappointments:
Many people make the mistake of brooding over spilt milk and procrastinate to do what is ultimately needed. If you fall once, get up, dust yourself and run.
Do not procrastinate:
When you have a feel to deal with a subject, deal it then and there. Do not procrastinate as you may tend to forget doing the task all together.
Take short breaks:
Never work continuously. It only compromises on your learning skills and you will feel easily drained out. Hang out with friends, once a while and you will feel real change in the atmosphere.
Take time to plan, stay focused, relax and be sure of your ultimate success!

Want to take a simulating tour for your USMLE step 1 examination? Then the best way is to attend the USMLE practice test at a prometric centre. This will give you a familiarity with the exam situation and keeps you away from the fear of unknown. Rather than wasting time in the exam hall and becoming anxious about the biometric check-in, entry and exit methods during breaks, security systems and facing the exam in a totally different situation, taking a simulating tour by taking the practice exam in a prometric centre can equip you to face your exam with better familiarity on the day of your exam.

You may assume that the preparation for the USMLE exam starts with books and ends with books. But go a step further and take your practice test in a prometric centre. The question now is not, are you prepared to take your USMLE, but how far are you?
Want to take a simulating tour for your USMLE step 1 examination? Then the best way is to attend the USMLE practice test at a prometric centre. This will give you a familiarity with the exam situation and keeps you away from the fear of unknown. Rather than wasting time in the exam hall and becoming anxious about the biometric check-in, entry and exit methods during breaks, security systems and facing the exam in a totally different situation, taking a simulating tour by taking the practice exam in a prometric centre can equip you to face your exam with better familiarity on the day of your exam.