Evidence PDs want you to take the USMLE as DO student?

It’s my understanding that taking the USMLE as a DO student was almost expected of you since it makes you more competitive. This is what I always read in SDN and what other DO students have told me. However is any of this evidence based? Or are we taking the USMLE because the class ahead of us said we should? Is the upside of potentially getting a high score worth the risk of failing it? A doctor at my school challenged us to find any statistical evidence that Program Directors prefer we... Evidence PDs want you to take the USMLE as DO student?
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums