Episode 108: Step 1 Pass/Fail - Then and Now
Feb 25, 2024•25 min
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Episode description
Four years ago, we learned that the USMLE Step 1 exam would become graded on a Pass/Fail basis, rather than each student receiving a 3-digit score. We covered this change in episode 54 of The OSA Insider, featuring an interview with national expert Dr. J. Bryan Carmody. This change went live in January 2022, and we can't help but wonder: where do things stand today? Why did this switch to P/F happen in the first place? Are things better? How are med students feeling about Step 1, anxiety-wise? And how is the UMSOM responding to the current moment? Dr. Nirav Shah and Dr. Devang Patel answer all of these questions and more in their conversation with host Dr. Neda Frayha.
Resources:
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UMSOM OME page on USMLE Prep
- The Pass/Fail Effect: A Longitudinal Study of USMLE Step 1 Performance Over a Decade
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