USMLE Abandons Plan for Shorter Tests After Backlash USMLE Abandons Plan for Shorter Tests After Backlash
The MSMLE decided not to offer a shorter version of the Step 1 and Step 2 CK exam to some students after all, in response to criticism about fairness.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students News Source Type: news
USMLE Step 2 CS Suspended for at Least 1 More Year USMLE Step 2 CS Suspended for at Least 1 More Year
Some say a crucial tool for ensuring proficiency will be sorely missed. Some say the test material is covered elsewhere and that it should be permanently replaced, regardless of COVID-19.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 28, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students News Source Type: news
Students Upset by USMLE Response to COVID-19 Demand Changes
An open letter asks the National Board of Medical of Examiners to consider alternate test locations, better communication, and other changes. The organization says it is pursuing solutions. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 5, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Students Upset by USMLE Response to COVID-19 Demand Changes Students Upset by USMLE Response to COVID-19 Demand Changes
An open letter asks the National Board of Medical of Examiners to consider alternate test locations, better communication, and other changes. The organization says it is pursuing solutions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students News Alert Source Type: news
USMLE Changes: One'Step' at a Time USMLE Changes: One'Step' at a Time
Dr Alok Patel discusses the new pass/fail scoring system for USMLE Step 1 and how these changes may affect future generations of doctors.Medscape Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 29, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hospital Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
USMLE Tests Resume May 1, Sparking Student Concerns
The announcement has led to confusion among test takers who question the safety of testing during a pandemic — and wonder if they will get a spot with the number of slots halved. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
USMLE Tests Resume May 1, Sparking Student Concerns USMLE Tests Resume May 1, Sparking Student Concerns
The announcement has led to confusion among test takers who question the safety of testing during a pandemic — and wonder if they will get a spot with the number of slots halved.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students News Source Type: news
Match Day Events Canceled, Step 2 Testing Postponed
Several US medical schools have canceled Match Day celebrations or plan to live-stream events amid the coronavirus outbreak; USMLE Step 2 clinical skills testing has also been suspended. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Match Day Events Canceled, Step 2 Testing Postponed Match Day Events Canceled, Step 2 Testing Postponed
Several US medical schools have canceled Match Day celebrations or plan to live-stream events amid the coronavirus outbreak; USMLE Step 2 clinical skills testing has also been suspended.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - March 17, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Med Students News Source Type: news
USMLE Step 1 Going Pass/Fail: 5 Changes That Should Be Next USMLE Step 1 Going Pass/Fail: 5 Changes That Should Be Next
The announcement that Step 1 will change to a pass/fail scoring system has opened the floodgates for additional changes to medical education. Here are five suggestions for what should come next.Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Commentary Source Type: news
USMLE Change Benefits Students, Reflects AAFP Guidance
Medical students scored a major win last week when the United States Medical Licensing Examination program announced its intention to change score reporting for the USMLE Step 1 exam from the current three-digit numeric score to pass/fail beginning in 2022. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - February 20, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
What Do You Think About USMLE Step 1 Becoming Pass/Fail? What Do You Think About USMLE Step 1 Becoming Pass/Fail?
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) program has announced that the Step 1 exam will change from a scored system to pass/fail. Do you think this is a good idea?Medscape Reader Polls (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students News Source Type: news
' Momentous' USMLE Change: New Pass/Fail Format Stuns Medicine'Momentous' USMLE Change: New Pass/Fail Format Stuns Medicine
Most agree the move will reduce the outsized role the test scores play in landing residencies, but many worry about how program directors will make the choice when they don ' t have an initial cutoff.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Business of Medicine News Alert Source Type: news
A 66-Year-Old Man With Leukemia: USMLE Question A 66-Year-Old Man With Leukemia: USMLE Question
A 66-year-old man is found to have chronic myelogenous leukemia after a routine office visit. What is the most appropriate initial treatment in this case?Osmosis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news
A 63-Year-Old Man With Big Toe Pain: USMLE Question A 63-Year-Old Man With Big Toe Pain: USMLE Question
A 63-year-old man presents with an extremely painful right big toe. He is told that he should avoid aspirin. Why?Osmosis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news
