Taking the USMLE Step 3 and obtaining your California Medical License is a time-consuming, formidable task that can be very confusing. In order to help you take Step 3 and obtain your medical license in a timely fashion, I have tried to consolidate all information and tips on this website. Believe it or not, although the powers that be make this whole process seem complex and difficult, it is really pretty easy.

Key point #1: YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START YOUR THIRD YEAR OF RESIDENCY AND YOU WON'T GET PAID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LICENSE BY JULY 1, 2003. (OR JULY 1, 2004 IF YOU ARE AN INTERN).

Key point #2: THE RATE-LIMITING STEP IN THIS PROCESS IS TAKING USMLE STEP 3 SO TAKE IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Key point #3: IT IS MUCH EASIER TO TAKE STEP 3 WHEN YOU ARE AN INTERN BECAUSE YOUR RESIDENT CAN COVER FOR YOU. IT IS MUCH HARDER TO TAKE STEP 3 AS A RESIDENT. (so take it as soon as possible).

Key point #4: STEP 3 IS RIDICULOUSLY EASY. DON'T DELAY TAKING STEP 3 BECAUSE YOU ARE AFRAID OF TAKING IT.

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