When Will My USMLE Step 3 Score Come Out?
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TL;DR
USMLE Step 3 scores are released on Wednesdays, typically 2–3 weeks after Day 2 of your exam. IMGs receive scores around 7 AM ET; US MD and DO students around 11 AM ET.
When do USMLE Step 3 scores come out?
USMLE Step 3 scores are released on Wednesdays. The specific Wednesday depends on which day of the week you took Day 2 of your exam:
- •Day 2 on Wed–Fri: Scores typically release on the 2nd Wednesday after your exam (90% probability).
- •Day 2 on Sun–Tue: Scores typically release on the 3rd Wednesday after your exam (90% probability).
- •Day 2 on Saturday: Equal 50/50 chance of the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday.
Use the calculator above to get your specific predicted release date. Enter your Day 1 and Day 2 exam dates and the tool will calculate which Wednesday your score is most likely to appear.
Upcoming USMLE Step 3 score release dates
USMLE Step 3 scores are released every Wednesday. The next 12 likely release Wednesdays are listed below, along with the Day 2 exam windows that typically map to each release date.
| Release Wednesday | Day 2 exam window |
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Dates are calculated on the standard NBME release schedule. Use the calculator above for a personalized prediction based on your exact Day 1 and Day 2 dates.
How exam day-of-week affects your release date
The Wednesday your score is released depends on which day of the week you took Day 2 of Step 3. Historical patterns:
| Day 2 weekday | Most likely release | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3rd Wednesday after exam | 90% |
| Monday | 3rd Wednesday after exam | 90% |
| Tuesday | 3rd Wednesday after exam | 90% |
| Wednesday | 2nd Wednesday after exam | 90% |
| Thursday | 2nd Wednesday after exam | 90% |
| Friday | 2nd Wednesday after exam | 90% |
| Saturday | 2nd or 3rd Wednesday | 50% / 50% |
Enter your exact exam dates in the calculator above for a personalized prediction with probability breakdown.
What time of day are Step 3 scores released?
Score release time depends on your examinee category:
US MD & DO students
~11 AM ET
on the release Wednesday
International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
~7 AM ET
on the release Wednesday
Scores appear in your USMLE online account. You will also receive an email notification. Most test-takers recommend checking your account starting Tuesday night before the predicted Wednesday, just in case of an early release.