United States Medical Licensing Examination
View article: Correlation of NBME Pharmacology Subject Exam Performance with Medical School Internal Pharmacology Scores and Academic Metrics
Correlation of NBME Pharmacology Subject Exam Performance with Medical School Internal Pharmacology Scores and Academic Metrics Open
Background This study evaluates the extent to which the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Pharmacology Subject Examination scores correlate with medical school pharmacology internal exam scores and other academic metrics such as u…
View article: Adapting to Change: Proposed Next Steps for an Evolving and More Inclusive American Board of Surgery Examination Paradigm
Adapting to Change: Proposed Next Steps for an Evolving and More Inclusive American Board of Surgery Examination Paradigm Open
Since its foundation in 1937, the American Board of Surgery (ABS) has provided board certification for surgeons who have met rigorous standards of education, training, and professional requirements in general surgery. The ABS regulates the…
View article: The Action Potential of an Applicant: A Seven-Year Study of Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Match Outcomes (2019-2025)
The Action Potential of an Applicant: A Seven-Year Study of Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Match Outcomes (2019-2025) Open
Background Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (CCEP) is a critical subspecialty; however, comprehensive information on fellowship match data remains limited. This study analyzes the CCEP fellowship match from 2019 to 2025 to provide insigh…
View article: Objective scoring of application forms in obstetrics and gynaecology residency selection: A retrospective cohort study on the optimal number of committee members
Objective scoring of application forms in obstetrics and gynaecology residency selection: A retrospective cohort study on the optimal number of committee members Open
Introduction The selection of residents for medical specialty programmes is a critical yet resource-intensive process. Although structured evaluation tools, such as standardized application forms, enhance objectivity and reliability, they …
View article: Influence of Preclinical Medical Scribe Experiences on Specialty Outcomes in Fourth-year Medical Students
Influence of Preclinical Medical Scribe Experiences on Specialty Outcomes in Fourth-year Medical Students Open
Many medical students pursue pre-matriculation medical scribe experiences. Previous research has explored how these experiences may benefit academic performance, confidence, and commitment to medicine. However, no studies have investigated…
View article: Performance of large language models in medical licensing examinations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Performance of large language models in medical licensing examinations: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Purpose: This study systematically evaluates and compares the performance of large language models (LLMs) in answering medical licensing examination questions. By conducting subgroup analyses based on language, question format, and model t…
View article: Impact of third-party accreditation and General Medicine In-training Examination participation on residency program popularity: A nationwide matching data analysis in Japan
Impact of third-party accreditation and General Medicine In-training Examination participation on residency program popularity: A nationwide matching data analysis in Japan Open
BACKGROUND Third-party accreditation and the visibility of educational outcomes may influence medical students’ choice of training sites; however, national evidence of their effect in Japan is limited. This study examined whether hospital …
View article: Evaluation of technical skills in sutures in medical students in the post-COVID era
Evaluation of technical skills in sutures in medical students in the post-COVID era Open
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted undergraduate medical training. Several studies have evaluated the surgical skills of medical students. However, most of these studies are qualitative. An objective assessment of …
View article: Variation in State Policies on Sideline Medical Coverage of High School Athletic Events
Variation in State Policies on Sideline Medical Coverage of High School Athletic Events Open
Background: Certified athletic trainers (ATs) are the primary source of sideline coverage for high school athletic events, providing an essential role in student-athlete health. However, there is a paucity of literature evaluating the exis…
View article: Prompt engineering for single-best-answer multiple-choice questions in licensing examinations: a narrative review with a case study involving the Korean Medical Licensing Examination
Prompt engineering for single-best-answer multiple-choice questions in licensing examinations: a narrative review with a case study involving the Korean Medical Licensing Examination Open
This practice-oriented narrative review examines the potential of LLMs, particularly ChatGPT, for generating and validating single-best-answer multiple-choice questions in health professions licensing examinations, using a Korean Medical L…
View article: The Science Before the Scrubs: A Bibliometric Analysis of Medical Student-Driven Research (2003-2023)
The Science Before the Scrubs: A Bibliometric Analysis of Medical Student-Driven Research (2003-2023) Open
Background Research experience during medical school is widely recognized as a valuable component of medical education and an increasingly emphasized metric for increased competitiveness for residency applications. In 2021, 41% of program …
View article: Generative AI as a Medical Educator: GPT-4o Matches Faculty in Writing Step 1-Style Questions
Generative AI as a Medical Educator: GPT-4o Matches Faculty in Writing Step 1-Style Questions Open
Background: High-quality multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are essential for medical education and licensing exams such as the USMLE Step 1. However, faculty face increasing time constraints and cognitive burden in creating psychometrically…
View article: Pressure Shift: Student and Faculty Perspectives on Medical Student Research and the Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail
Pressure Shift: Student and Faculty Perspectives on Medical Student Research and the Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail Open
Background In 2022 the USMLE Step 1 licensing exam transitioned from a scored exam to Pass/Fail. This change was intended to emphasize a more holistic approach towards residency applications and reduce medical student stress. Without a sco…
View article: Evaluating the Predictive Validity of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Scores for Future Clinical Performance Among Final-Year Medical Students in Pakistan
Evaluating the Predictive Validity of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Scores for Future Clinical Performance Among Final-Year Medical Students in Pakistan Open
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is widely used in medical education to assess students’ clinical skills. However, its ability to predict future clinical performance, known as predictive validity, remains debated. Objec…
View article: Comparing Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models in Medical Training: A Performance Analysis of ChatGPT and DeepSeek on United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Style Questions
Comparing Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models in Medical Training: A Performance Analysis of ChatGPT and DeepSeek on United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Style Questions Open
Introduction The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education is reshaping how students prepare for standardized examinations. Prior studies have shown that AI models can achieve high accuracy on United States Medical…
View article: Comparison of Medical students' preparation for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 before and after transition to Pass/Fail
Comparison of Medical students' preparation for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 before and after transition to Pass/Fail Open
Background The transition of the United States Medical Licensing Exam: Step 1 to Pass/Fail (P/F), from scored, caused uncertainty about students’ preparedness and wellbeing related to the exam. Comparison of study behavior and results, bef…
View article: United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and Research Productivity in Dermatology Residency Applications in the Post-Step 1 Era: Analysis of Match Outcomes From 2020 to 2024
United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and Research Productivity in Dermatology Residency Applications in the Post-Step 1 Era: Analysis of Match Outcomes From 2020 to 2024 Open
In recent years, the evaluation metrics for dermatology residency applications have changed, particularly following the transition of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 to a pass/fail grading system. This retros…
View article: The Evolution and Impact of Preference Signaling on Orthopaedic Residency After Two Years
The Evolution and Impact of Preference Signaling on Orthopaedic Residency After Two Years Open
Background: Residency programs have begun to offer preference signaling as a method for applicants to demonstrate commitment to programs. Orthopaedic surgery, which began signaling in 2022, allows applicants to use up to 30 signals. Early …
View article: Medical students’ perception on the impact of mock Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on final examination performance
Medical students’ perception on the impact of mock Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on final examination performance Open
Introduction: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a popular method for assessing medical students' clinical proficiency. Mock OSCEs are often incorporated into medical curricula to help students familiarise themselves w…
View article: What Do Medical Students Think About a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1? A Survey of 18 Allopathic Schools
What Do Medical Students Think About a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1? A Survey of 18 Allopathic Schools Open
Purpose The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 exam changed from a 3-digit score format to pass/fail in 2022. The current study aimed to examine how medical students perceive this change, factors associated with tho…
View article: Exploring Students’ Use of Medical Education Resources for the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam Preparation
Exploring Students’ Use of Medical Education Resources for the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam Preparation Open
View article: The Value of Research in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicant: A Pilot Survey of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Directors
The Value of Research in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicant: A Pilot Survey of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Directors Open
Introduction: The role of research in the orthopaedic surgery residency application process has become increasingly important, particularly in the wake of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination transitio…
View article: Demographic Differences Between Applicants Who Submitted Rank Order Lists and Applicants Who Matched in 2022 and 2023
Demographic Differences Between Applicants Who Submitted Rank Order Lists and Applicants Who Matched in 2022 and 2023 Open
Background Resident selection processes may alter the representation of applicants with certain demographic characteristics. The impact of potential biases at each phase of selection should be examined. Objective To investigate the differe…
View article: Associations between Doximity internal medicine residency navigator reputation rank and publicly available metrics
Associations between Doximity internal medicine residency navigator reputation rank and publicly available metrics Open
View article: Increase in the Number of Medical Schools in the United States and Its Potential Adverse Ramifications for Urology Residency Applicants
Increase in the Number of Medical Schools in the United States and Its Potential Adverse Ramifications for Urology Residency Applicants Open
View article: A nationwide survey on the curriculum and educational resources related to the Clinical Skills Test of the Korean Medical Licensing Examination: a cross-sectional descriptive study
A nationwide survey on the curriculum and educational resources related to the Clinical Skills Test of the Korean Medical Licensing Examination: a cross-sectional descriptive study Open
Purpose: The revised Clinical Skills Test (CST) of the Korean Medical Licensing Exam aims to provide a better assessment of physicians’ clinical competence and ability to interact with patients. This study examined the impact of the revise…
View article: Understanding COMLEX-USA Level-1 as a Pass/Fail examination: impact and opportunities
Understanding COMLEX-USA Level-1 as a Pass/Fail examination: impact and opportunities Open
Context In late 2020, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) announced that the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 would discontinue reporting numeric scores, only providing a …
View article: Use of AI (GPT-4)-generated multiple-choice questions for the examination of surgical subspecialty residents
Use of AI (GPT-4)-generated multiple-choice questions for the examination of surgical subspecialty residents Open
Introduction: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are essential in medical education and widely used by licensing bodies. They are traditionally created with intensive human effort to ensure validity. Recent advances in AI, particularly large…
View article: Ranking United States' Medical Residency Programs: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis of Doximity’s Residency Navigator Tool
Ranking United States' Medical Residency Programs: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis of Doximity’s Residency Navigator Tool Open
Doximity (Doximity, Inc., San Francisco, CA), a platform for healthcare professionals, aids residency applicants in program ranking decisions, despite debate over its rankings' reliability due to a lack of objectivity. Nevertheless, studie…
View article: Use of a formative mock examination in predicting Australian general practice licensure examination performance
Use of a formative mock examination in predicting Australian general practice licensure examination performance Open
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) administers high-stakes summative licensure examinations for unsupervised independent Australian general practice. Examination failure can have adverse consequences including ps…