Med Schools Fear Board Exam Changes Could Impede Diversity and MD Preparedness
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) is undeniably one of toughest and most competitive tests on the planet. Developed to assess medical students' preparedness for the workplace, passing the three-step test is required for anyone wishing to practice medicine in the U.S.
- Until recently, USMLE Step 1 was based on a three-digit score, from 1 to 300.
- The higher the score, the more likely a student would match into their desired residency specialty and program.
- More than half of respondents indicated that 5% or more of their medical students undergo formal remediation or delays each year.
- Vendors, educators, and policymakers must work together to ensure positive outcomes for all medical students and ultimately the patients they treat."