USMLE Step 3 Books

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        Medical Boards Made Ridiculously Simple

USMLE Step-3 Made Ridiculously Simple ***2006*** Edition 2 is a complete re-write and focuses on "what to do next" in clinical situations typical for the USMLE Step3 exam. Flow-charts give step-by-step strategies for diagnostic work-up and patient management. You can view sample pages, the table of contents and student's comments here.

        Other USMLE Step 3 Books

Any of the USMLE Step 2 books will serve you well for the Step 3. It is usually best to review from material you had mastered once before. There are two books I can recommend especially for the USMLE Step 3 to give you an edge:

Medicine : A Primary Care Approach Divided into 127 short chapters that deal with the most common medical problems, each preceeded by a case history.

Washington Manual - 31st Edition This "bible" of the medical ward presents a rational therapeutic approach to medical problems and diagnostic work flows. This book is famous, because it's simply excellent.

        Books of special interest to IMGs

	First Aid for the International Medical Graduate Insider advice from IMGs for IMGs.
	NMS Review for the CSA Exam This timely book is a must-have for International Medical Graduates and contains numerous examples on how to perform the clinical exam, and compose the written medical notes.
	Mastering the OSCE /CSA The OSCE for medical students and the CSA for international medical graduates have always been a mystery. how do I approach the Standardized Patient? How do I study for this examination? How much time do I have with each patient? How will I be graded? How can I improve my performance?
	K.V. Iserson: Getting into a Residency Getting Into A Residency is packed with tips and practical "things to do". Numerous charts illustrate the specialty selection process, and the "Must/Want" Analysis provides a way to rank residency program selections.
	L.B. Ball: The IMG Guide to US Medicine Manual for foreign medical graduates who wish to practice in the U.S. This handbook purports to help negotiate the maze of visa, tests, and applications. Includes tips on how to work with the ECFMG, INS, and state medical boards.