More than two years ago, the Federation of State Medical Boards and the National Board of Medical Examiners announced policy updates that would change the USMLE Step 1 exam to pass/fail scoring. In addition, the number of attempts that a medical student would have to pass the exam was reduced from six to four. Just …
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COMLEX-USA Level 3 Site Changes for January
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) is a non-profit organization that assesses the competencies of osteopathic and related medical professionals. The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States of America (COMLEX-USA) is a three tier national standardized exam that medical students must pass for licensure to practice osteopathic medicine. The high-quality …
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How Medical Confidence Might Rebound
It would seem intuitive that a global pandemic would increase reliance on medical care as well as the trust people hold in public health agencies, but you would be mistaken. The covid pandemic caused a rather dramatic shift in public confidence due to intense politicization over mitigation measures causing us to ask how medical confidence …
COMLEX Level 1 Adopts Pass Fail Scoring
NBOME announces COMLEX Level 1 adopts pass fail scoring starting May 10th. “There is something sacred about the relationship between physician and patient. The basis of the relationship lies in the implicit trust placed in the physician by the patient. That trust stems from the belief that the physician is competent to practice medicine, and …
How the Pandemic Affected Medical Students
Although the pandemic has not officially ended, coronavirus has dropped below 45,000 new cases per day. This means Americans have a chance to move COVID-19 from pandemic to endemic status. That will signify that the infectious disease is still around but should not cause significant disruption to daily life. Although there is not a set …
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Preparing for the USMLE Step 1 Exam
After years of dedication and hard work, those hours spent studying have finally paid off. Now you’re in medical school and you are likely experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. That is to be expected as you learn how to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 Exam. Getting into medical school is difficult and anyone who …
Unintended Consequences of USMLE Pass Fail Scoring with Dr. Hans Wolf
Since its inception in 1992, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been the requisite for medical students wishing to practice in the United States. Sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Examiners (NBME), aspiring doctors must sit for a multi-part examination as a rite of passage. …
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Three Important USMLE Policy Updates You Need to Know
Heads up! If you’re preparing to take the USMLE exam, we’ve got a few important updates you need to be aware of. The US Medical Licensing Examination Composite Committee, the governing body of the USMLE, recently met to determine how the prior discontinuation of Step 2 CS due to the COVID-19 pandemic will impact various …
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WOLFPACC Ranked Among Best COMLEX Prep Courses of 2021
St. Augustine, FL-based WOLFPACC is among the nation’s best COMLEX-USA preparatory courses, as ranked by Intelligent.com, an online magazine focused on helping students prepare for college by analyzing and ranking institutions and programs. The publication is a highly trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning and recently published its list of the …
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“Four Years in Blue” Offers Unprecedented Glimpse into Medical School
“One medical school. Four years. Fifteen stories.” That’s how a documentary team introduces its groundbreaking film that provides a firsthand look into the highs and lows, challenges and rewards of attending medical school. It’s an apt description. And the film is one that anyone considering entering medical studies should see. In 2016, the University of …
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