Impact of USMLE Pass/Fail Step 1 Scoring on Current Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to examine students' perceptions of pass/fail scoring for Step 1, particularly when applying to competitive specialties. This study also investigated whether this transition increased anxiety among medical students and elicited student perspectives on the most critical components of residency applications.

Introduction

The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 Board Exam transitioned from a traditional numeric score to pass/fail for exams taken on or after January 26, 2022. One justification for this change, according to a statement from USMLE, was to ease the transition between undergraduate and graduate medical education. Although many factors are considered when selecting candidates to interview for residency, Step 1 scor

SUBMITTER: Rothka AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437557 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature