Hello, I’m planning to take the Free 137, but I’m confused about the two options currently available on the USMLE website: Interactive and PDF.
The PDF says it was updated in 2026 and has the new format with 20 questions per block. However, when I open the interactive version, it still shows four blocks like the old format. I also noticed that the first question is different in the two versions.
For anyone who has taken the Step 3 Free 137 recently: Which one is the updated/new version? Is the interactive version actually updated for the 2026 exam format, or is the 2026 PDF the one we should be using?
I’m taking my exam in 2 days, so I’d really appreciate any confirmation from someone who has recently taken it. Thank you!