Learning and study strategies correlate with medical students' performance in anatomical sciences
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DOI: 10.1002/ase.1742
Abstract: Much of the content delivered during medical students' preclinical years is assessed nationally by such testing as the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 1 and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination® (COMPLEX‐USA®) Step 1.… read more here.
Keywords: study strategies; usmle step; study; anatomical sciences ... See more keywords
Analyzing Question Characteristics Influencing ChatGPT’s Performance in 3000 USMLE®-Style Questions
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DOI: 10.1007/s40670-024-02176-9
Abstract: The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models like ChatGPT in medical applications is promising, yet its performance requires comprehensive evaluation. This study assessed ChatGPT’s capabilities in answering USMLE® Step 2CK questions, analyzing… read more here.
Keywords: chatgpt; questions analyzing; performance; step 2ck ... See more keywords
Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Scoring—A Radiology Program Director Survey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.08.010
Abstract: Rationale and Objectives In February 2020, administrators for the US medical licensing examination (USMLE) announced that Step 1 reporting would change to pass/fail in hopes of reducing the overemphasis of USMLE performance on the residency… read more here.
Keywords: radiology; usmle step; step scoring; pass fail ... See more keywords
The Change of USMLE Step 1 to Pass/Fail: Perspectives of the Surgery Program Director
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.06.034
Abstract: Objective This study sought to evaluate the perspectives of surgical program directors regarding the change of USMLE Step 1 to pass/fail grading. Design Validated electronic survey. Setting Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery.… read more here.
Keywords: pass fail; change; step; step pass ... See more keywords
USMLE Step 1 Scoring Changes and the Urology Residency Application Process: Program Directors' Perspectives.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.033
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To capture the perspectives of urology program directors (PDs) regarding the change in USMLE Step 1 scoring to pass/fail (binary) and the impact of this change on the urology residency application process. METHODS A… read more here.
Keywords: program directors; step; step scoring; usmle step ... See more keywords
In-depth analysis of ChatGPT’s performance based on specific signaling words and phrases in the question stem of 2377 USMLE step 1 style questions
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63997-7
Abstract: ChatGPT has garnered attention as a multifaceted AI chatbot with potential applications in medicine. Despite intriguing preliminary findings in areas such as clinical management and patient education, there remains a substantial knowledge gap in comprehensively… read more here.
Keywords: chatgpt; performance; words phrases; question ... See more keywords
From Patients to Test Questions: Do Clinical Clerkships Really Improve Student Performance on USMLE Step 1?
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DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000002720
Abstract: From Patients to Test Questions: Do Clinical Clerkships Really Improve Student Performance on USMLE Step 1? To the Editor: Dr. Jurich and colleagues concluded that taking the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1… read more here.
Keywords: patients test; usmle step; questions clinical; performance ... See more keywords
USMLE Step 1: Not the Next "Back in My Day".
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004063
Abstract: B arefoot in the snow, uphill both ways. That is not how I commuted to medical school or how I get to the hospital now in residency. But we have all had our experiences with… read more here.
Keywords: medical education; exam; step; usmle step ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic factors and test preparation strategies are related to success on the USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge (CK) exam: a single-institution study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-06414-x
Abstract: Since the elimination of numerical scoring of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, the perceived importance of USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores in residency placement has increased. It is known… read more here.
Keywords: step; step clinical; success; institution ... See more keywords
How curricular changes influence medical students’ perceptions of basic science: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236365
Abstract: Theory The perceived value of study material may have implications on learning and long-term retention. This study compares the perceived value of basic science of medical students from schools with a traditional “2+2” curriculum and… read more here.
Keywords: medical students; basic science; science; usmle step ... See more keywords
Impact of USMLE Step-1 accommodation denial on US medical schools: A national survey
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266685
Abstract: Introduction In 2019, 4.6% of US-MD students self-identified as students with disabilities (SWD); many of these students will require accommodations on the USMLE Step-1 examination. Given the high-stakes nature of Step-1 for medical school advancement… read more here.
Keywords: step accommodation; usmle step; accommodation denial; step ... See more keywords