Take the USMLE step 3 self-tests three months before the actual test. Your chances of passing the tests are higher since these types of tests are like the actual USMLE step 3 exam. Most step 3 self-tests include pregnancy and childbirth, infectious diseases and emergency and trauma. See the references for examples of USMLE step 3 self-tests.
Utilize flash cards to review. Studying with flash cards can quickly help you build memorization techniques. Test takers and students often use flash cards as a learning drill to assist memorization by way of spaced repetition. See the link in the resources to purchase USMLE step 3 flash cards.
Read a USMLE step 3 preparation manual. These books contain multiple choice questions and answer keys to assist you in preparing for the test. Look for preparation books that come with a CD-ROM, such as Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 3 Qbook. See the link in the resources to purchase books at Amazon.com.
Ask questions and get tips from licensed physicians who have already taken and passed the exam. This can help you prepare, since these physicians have a general knowledge of what will be covered on the USMLE step 3 exam.
Take a USMLE step 3 refresher seminar or class a few months before the test. These seminars will cover theory, testing and clinical practice. Additionally, these seminars can help prepare and motivate you for the exam. Contact the medical school where you graduated for a review class in your area.