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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38492756/evaluating-urology-program-directors-perception-on-resident-application-parameters-following-the-transition-of-usmle-step-1-to-pass-fail
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Soorya Rajendran, Om U Patel, Will Haynes, Ishant Yadav, Kaitlin Burge, Nicholas Van Wagoner, Adam Baumgarten
OBJECTIVE: To investigate how the shift of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 to a Pass/Fail (P/F) scoring system impacts the perceptions of Urology Program Directors (PDs) on evaluating urology residency applicants. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A cross-sectional survey was sent to 117 PDs, including questions about program characteristics, perceptions of shelf scores and medical school rank post-transition, beliefs about the predictive value of Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores for board success and residency performance, and changes in applicant parameter ranking...
March 14, 2024: Urology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38236632/performance-of-chatgpt-on-ophthalmology-related-questions-across-various-examination-levels-observational-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Firas Haddad, Joanna S Saade
BACKGROUND: ChatGPT and language learning models have gained attention recently for their ability to answer questions on various examinations across various disciplines. The question of whether ChatGPT could be used to aid in medical education is yet to be answered, particularly in the field of ophthalmology. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the ability of ChatGPT-3.5 (GPT-3.5) and ChatGPT-4.0 (GPT-4.0) to answer ophthalmology-related questions across different levels of ophthalmology training...
January 18, 2024: JMIR Medical Education
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38087075/a-novel-usmle%C3%A2-step-1-based-approach-to-introducing-radiation-oncology-to-second-year-preclinical-medical-students
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mary T Mahoney, Michael D Mix, Karna T Sura, Lauren J Germain
There is a paucity of formalized exposure to Radiation Oncology (RO) for preclinical medical students across the United States as well as barriers to implementation within undergraduate medical education curriculum at many institutions. We present a novel approach to implementing an introductory RO didactic lecture to second-year medical students by interweaving associated oncological and ionizing radiation content represented on the United States Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®) Step 1 examination...
December 12, 2023: Journal of Cancer Education: the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38028377/academic-faculty-demonstrate-weak-agreement-in-evaluating-orthopaedic-surgery-residents
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Taylor R Bradley, Cale A Jacobs, Ryan D Muchow
BACKGROUND: As objective metrics fade, subjective elements of orthopaedic surgery applicants carry increasing importance during recruitment. Academic orthopaedic surgeons believe they can select for high-performing orthopaedic residents. However, can they agree? The purpose of this study was (1) to analyze an academic orthopaedic surgery department to determine whether they agree on which residents performed best during residency and; (2) to correlate preresidency and intraresidency factors with postresidency evaluations of resident performance...
2023: JB & JS Open Access
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021032/ophthalmology-residency-program-director-survey-on-pass-fail-u-s-medical-licensing-exam-step-1-scoring
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ayaka Fujihashi, Om U Patel, Ishant Yadav, Kaitlin Burge, William Haynes, Ryan Zaniewski, Nicholas Van Wagoner, Maria B Grant
Background  Beginning January 26, 2022, the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 changed from a numerical score to pass/fail (P/F). The purpose of this study was to determine the perspective of ophthalmology program directors regarding this change in evaluating applicants. Methods  After institutional review board approval, a survey was sent out to program directors of all 125 ophthalmology programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Survey questions asked for program demographics, the utility of USMLE Step 1 and 2 Clinical Knowledge scores in assessing applicants, and the importance of 16 different applicant metrics before and after Step 1 becomes P/F...
July 2023: Journal of Academic Ophthalmology: Official Journal of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37954783/the-timing-factors-and-impact-of-usmle-step-1-becoming-pass-fail-on-the-process-of-choosing-a-specialty
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jessica Hernandez-Moreno, Charissa Alo, Kian Habashi, Elli Tian, Edward Simanton
Background  Choosing a medical specialty is an important decision. A combination of factors influenced this decision. Student characteristics and examination performances can influence this decision. With the transition of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 becoming pass/fail, it is important to analyze the specialty decision process. Objective The purpose of this multimethod study is to assess when in the curriculum students choose a specialty, what factors influence their decision, and the impact of USMLE Step 1 scores on a student's assessment of competitiveness...
October 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37921195/an-analysis-of-osteopathic-medical-students-applying-to-surgical-residencies-following-transition-to-a-single-graduate-medical-education-accreditation-system
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tyler K Williamson, Victor H Martinez, Desiree E Ojo, Christian B Allen, Roberto Fernandez, Jason Larson, Martin Timoney, Julieanne P Sees
CONTEXT: Upon requests from osteopathic medical schools, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Charting Outcomes were redesigned to include osteopathic medical school seniors beginning in 2018 and one joint graduate medical education (GME) accreditation system, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), formed in 2020. OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study is to analyze the match outcomes and characteristics of osteopathic applicants applying to surgical specialties following the ACGME transition...
November 3, 2023: Journal of osteopathic medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37913534/reducing-implicit-bias-in-the-neurosurgery-application-and-interview-process-a-single-institution-experience
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Georgia M Wong, Kelsey Cobourn, Kitara Smith, Michael M Covell, Ehsan Dowlati, Jeffrey M Breton, Gnel Pivazyan, M Nathan Nair
OBJECTIVE: The neurosurgical match is a challenging process for applicants and programs alike. Programs must narrow a wide field of applicants to interview and then determine how to rank them after limited interaction. To streamline this, programs commonly screen applicants using United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step scores. However, this approach removes nuance from a consequential decision and exacerbates existing biases. The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of effecting minor modifications to the residency application process, as the authors have done at their institution, specifically by reducing the prominence of USMLE board scores and Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) status, both of which have been identified as bearing racial biases...
November 2023: Neurosurgical Focus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37842448/a-survey-of-otolaryngology-residency-programs-on-adapting-to-the-united-states-medical-licensing-examination-usmle-step-1-transitioning-to-pass-fail
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lydia C Yang, Andrew Bonner, Om U Patel, William Haynes, Kaitlin Burge, Ishant Yadav, Nicholas J Van Wagoner, Benjamin J Greene, Jessica W Grayson
Objectives In February 2020, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) announced that the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 licensing examination would change from a numerical score to Pass/Fail (P/F). After implementation, many believe that USMLE-Step 2-Clinical Knowledge (CK) will become an important metric for students applying to otolaryngology (ENT). The purpose of this study is to determine factors important to resident selection after these changes. Methods A survey containing 15 questions related to resident selection practices and how changing USMLE Step 1 to P/F would impact future resident selection was designed...
September 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37665166/impact-of-the-usmle-step-1-and-comlex-level-1-transition-to-pass-fail-on-osteopathic-medical-student-stress-levels-and-board-preparation
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Debra Anderson Twardowski, Jennifer Montemayor, Mark Payton, Jacquelyn Waller
CONTEXT: The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Exam (COMLEX) Level 1 transitioned from a numeric scoring system to a Pass/Fail designation in 2022. This transition intended to decrease stress, improve medical student well-being, and encourage residency program directors to emphasize other aspects of residency applications. Pass/Fail score transitions in the undergraduate medical education curriculum have improved medical student psychological well-being and satisfaction; whether these same benefits translate to the board examination period is unknown...
September 5, 2023: Journal of osteopathic medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37501796/improving-student-experiences-during-usmle-step-1-dedicated-preparation-period-via-a-course-designed-to-holistically-support-academic-and-wellness-needs
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jaya G Yodh, Atif Jaleel, Robert C Wallon
UNLABELLED: Common medical school practice includes an independent "dedicated preparation period" for the USMLE Step 1 exam during which students have reported considerable stress and anxiety. Carle Illinois College of Medicine sought to improve their students' experience during the dedicated preparation period via a unique course, Phase 1 Synthesis and Summary , designed to provide support for academics and wellness. The strengths of the course were elements that maximized student flexibility, autonomy, wellness, and targeted self-study...
June 2023: Medical Science Educator
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500905/rise-above-the-competition-how-do-plastic-surgery-residency-applicants-with-ncaa-experience-fare-in-the-residency-match
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Ellen C Shaffrey, Armin Edalatpour, Peter J Nicksic, Zeeda H Nkana, Brett F Michelotti, Ahmed M Afifi
BACKGROUND: The integrated plastic surgery residency match continues to be highly competitive. Every year, some candidates are former NCAA athletes. While it is challenging to balance academic and athletic responsibilities, participation in NCAA sports may be predictive of continued success. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of participation in collegiate athletics on applicant anticipated rank and academic success. METHODS: All applications received from 2017 to 2020 at a single institution were reviewed for participation in NCAA athletics (Division I-III)...
July 27, 2023: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37485212/multivariate-modeling-of-student-performance-on-nbme-subject-exams
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Seth M Alexander, Christina L Shenvi, Kimberley R Nichols, Georgette Dent, Kelly L Smith
Aim This study sought to determine whether it was possible to develop statistical models which could be used to accurately correlate student performance on clinical subject exams based on their National Board of Medical Examiner (NBME) self-assessment performance and other variables, described below, as such tools are not currently available.  Methods Students at a large public medical school were provided fee vouchers for NBME self-assessments before clinical subject exams. Multivariate regression models were then developed based on how self-assessment performance correlated to student success on the subsequent subject exam (Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry) while controlling for the proximity of the self-assessment to the exam, USMLE Step 1 score, and the academic quarter...
June 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37449106/the-importance-of-usmle-step-2-on-the-screening-and-selection-of-applicants-for-general-surgery-residency-positions
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sarah Khalil, Joslyn Jose, Matthew Welter, Jennifer Timmons, Lisa Miller, Alain Elian, Gitonga Munene, Robert Sawyer, Saad Shebrain
BACKGROUND: As announced by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 score reporting has transitioned to pass/fail outcomes instead of the traditional numeric score after January 26, 2022. USMLE Step 1 scores have been used widely as a crucial tool in screening and selecting applicants for residency programs. This study aims to determine the role of USMLE Step 2 in the selection of applicants for general surgery residency...
July 2023: Heliyon
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37404444/medical-students-socioeconomic-status-and-academic-performance-in-medical-school
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kencie Ely, Gemma Lagasca, Shaun Andersen, Deepal Patel, Edward Simanton
Background Students from lower socioeconomic groups tend to underestimate their chances of acceptance to medical school and their likelihood of success once admitted. Objective The objective of this study is to determine if socioeconomic disadvantage status is linked to lower medical college admission test (MCAT) scores and academic performance in medical school. Methods Using the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) education/occupation (EO) indicator, we compared economically disadvantaged students to students with no financial disadvantage on the MCAT, Phase 1 National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, Phase 2 NBME, and USMLE Step 2 test scores...
June 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37201498/prior-enlisted-medical-students-at-the-uniformed-services-university-outcomes-during-four-years-of-medical-school
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Althea Green, Ting Dong, Deanna N Schreiber-Gregory, Laura Tilley, Steven J Durning
INTRODUCTION: The Uniformed Services University (USU) implemented the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) with the goal of enhancing the diversity of the military physician corps. Programs like EMDP2 can assist students in making the social and intellectual transition from undergraduate studies to medical school and beyond. These types of programs are also opportunities to reduce health disparities and prepare students to work in multicultural settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there was any significant difference in performance between USU medical students who had attended the EMDP2 and those who had not...
May 18, 2023: Military Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37168282/evaluating-the-impact-of-pass-fail-united-states-medical-licensing-examination-step-1-scoring-on-pathology-residency-selection
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ayaka Fujihashi, Lydia C Yang, William Haynes, Om U Patel, Kaitlin Burge, Ishant Yadav, Nicholas Van Wagoner, Brandi McCleskey
Beginning 26 January 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 changed from a numerical score to Pass/Fail. Historically, residency programs have used Step 1 scores as a valuable metric in assessing the competitiveness of applicants. We assessed how residency program criteria will change when evaluating applicants after Step 1 becomes Pass/Fail. A survey was distributed to the program directors of all 144 pathology residency programs accredited by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education...
2023: Academic Pathology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37097188/does-masked-interviewing-encourage-holistic-review-in-residency-selection-a-mixed-methods-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Justin T Clapp, Sarah J Heins, Timothy G Gaulton, Melanie A Kleid, Meghan B Lane-Fall, Jaya Aysola, Dimitry Y Baranov, Lee A Fleisher, Emily K B Gordon
Problem: Medical educators increasingly champion holistic review. However, in U.S. residency selection, holistic review has been difficult to implement, hindered by a reliance on standardized academic criteria such as board scores. Masking faculty interviewers to applicants' academic files is a potential means of promoting holistic residency selection by increasing the interview's ability to make a discrete contribution to evaluation. However, little research has directly analyzed the effects of masking on how residency selection committees evaluate applicants...
April 25, 2023: Teaching and Learning in Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37089442/primary-care-residency-perspectives-on-medical-student-performance-evaluations
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Anthony B Dambro, Zakary Newberry, Jessica Parascando, Alyssa Anderson
INTRODUCTION: With the transition of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 exam to pass-fail, residency directors are exploring alternative objective approaches when selecting candidates for interviews. The Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE) portion of the application may be an area where objectivity could be provided. This study explored program directors' (PDs) perspectives on the utility of the MSPE as a discriminating factor for residency candidate selection...
2023: PRiMER: Peer-Review Reports in Medical Education Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37065396/the-early-impact-of-deciding-to-take-the-united-states-medical-licensing-examination-step-1-for-osteopathic-medical-students-in-the-pass-fail-era
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dylan Hedgepeth, Samuel Wlasowicz, Ronald Lott, Travis Smith
INTRODUCTION: The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 recently shifted from a three-digit scoring format to a pass/fail scoring rubric. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is among a number of osteopathic medical schools that traditionally included passing Step 1 as a graduation requirement. However, LECOM removed this requirement following the change in scoring format. National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) subject examinations have a significant impact on the clerkship grades of third-year medical students...
March 2023: Curēus
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