Are there NBME for Step 3?
Ava Richardson
Updated on June 25, 2026
The Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Self-Assessment is a practice test designed for students planning to take the USMLE Step 3. In addition to helping you gain a familiarity with NBME-style questions, the Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Self-Assessment enables you to: Evaluate your readiness to take the USMLE Step 3.
How many NBME are there for Step 3?
26 NBME Subject Exams for Shelf exams. 1 NBME Self Assessment for Step 3.
Which NBME form is hardest?
Similarly, NBME 13, which requires the fewest number of questions to reach a passing score, would be the hardest.
Which NBME is most predictive?
NBME form 18
In our experience, since the new NBMEs were introduced, NBME form 18 has been the most predictive of students’ scores on test day. (Of the retired NBMEs, form 16 was the most predictive.)
Is Nbme the same as USMLE?
The USMLE®, or the United States Medical Licensing Examination® program, is owned by two entities: the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®). The NBME is a non-profit organization that serves the public through assessments of health professionals.
Is Nbme timed?
Self-paced timing offers examinees four times as long to complete questions as standard-paced (e.g. 5 hours to complete a Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment block in self-paced timing, vs. 1 hour, 15 minutes to complete the same block in standard-paced).
Is Nbme the same as Usmle?
What is the average Usmle Step 3 score?
228
What is the average score for USMLE STEP 3? The average (mean) score of STEP 3 is 228 with a standard deviation of 15. Your USMLE STEP 3 score report will have your performance by systems, by Physician task, and by CCS cases.
How do I ace my NBME exam?
Remember it’s school. At the beginning of each rotation, decide what topics you need to learn during the rotation and make a list. Take notes. All the time….
- Find a textbook of Surgery and make a list of the topics from the chapters.
- Breathe deeply.
- Create a schedule to SKIM every chapter during the rotation.
How many blocks are NBME?
There are 4 blocks in total, 200 questions each with a time allotment of 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you want to simulate the USMLE as much as possible, the UWSAs (USMLE World Self-Assessment) are the way to go. The practice exams are taken within 8 – 9 hours, with breaks provided.