We are very confident that if you compare our Step 3 CCS software program for the PC or Mac that you will see that it is clearly a superior product. The program is smooth, it has no delay; the patient updates are seamless, and there is real-time, interactive feedback based on your responses. It is better than studying the FRED or the Premium Computer-Based Cases Simulations Examination on the USMLE website. Just like on Uworld's CCS Cases, the Premium or FRED cases simulator will only offer a paragraph at the end of the case, and you have to figure out if you ordered the correct thing or how you did. With our Step 3 CCS program, you will get grading based on 5 different categories: Diagnostic Order, Preventative Orders, Timing, and Appropriateness of orders — similar to what is graded on the real test.

Unlike UWorld where there are a limited number of orders, in Step 3 CCS Software there are 20,000+ orders, so you can order the same thing 10 different ways — just like on the real test. This way you don't have to worry about practicing ordering one way on the practice test and then ordering a different way on the real exam. You can learn just like the FRED or Premium case simulator and forget about having to learn 2 different methods for ordering diagnostic studies or procedures.

The USMLE has updated the Step 3 CCS exam format — STAT/Routine ordering and end-of-case diagnosis have been removed from the real test. UWorld's CCS simulator still uses the old format, which means you could be practicing outdated workflows. CCS Cases reflects the current exam format so your practice matches what you'll actually face on test day.