ArticleAvicenna journal of medicine2024
Assessing the Impact of USMLE Step 1 Going Pass-Fail: A Brief Review of the Performance Data.
Article in Avicenna journal of medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Student-specific Factors Associated with Passing the USMLE Step 1 Examination Within an Institution-allotted Dedicated Study Period.Medical science educator · 2026Article
- Dermatology Match Trends From 2022-2025 Using the Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency Database.Cureus · 2026Article
- "Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Should We Shorten the Preclinical Curriculum? A Commentary on Accelerated Pathways in the Pass/Fail Era.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
On January 26, 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 exam transitioned to a pass-fail grading system instead of the conventional three-digit score. This move was intended to decrease the emphasis on Step 1 scores and facilitate a more holistic approach by programs in the residency selection process. However, since the implementation of the new grading system, we have seen a lower passing percentage among all medical students, including U.S. MDs, DOs, and international medical graduates. In this article, we assess the USMLE Step 1 performance data since the change in scoring and some factors that may have contributed to the lower passing rates among all medical students.
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