Showing 1 - 6 of 6 Research Library Publications

Medical Student Well-Being While Studying for the USMLE Step 1: The Impact of a Goal Score

Posted: | Hanin Rashid, Christopher Runyon, Jesse Burk-Rafel, Monica M. Cuddy, Liselotte Dyrbye, Katie Arnhart, Ulana Luciw-Dubas, Hilit F. Mechaber, Steve Lieberman, Miguel Paniagua

Academic Medicine: Volume 97 - Issue 11S - Page S176

 

As Step 1 begins to transition to pass/fail, it is interesting to consider the impact of score goal on wellness. This study examines the relationship between goal score, gender, and students’ self-reported anxiety, stress, and overall distress immediately following their completion of Step 1.

Category:Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes

Revisiting Retake Policy: Analyzing the Success Rates of Examinees With Multiple Attempts on the United States Medical Licensing Examination

Posted: | Jonathan D. Rubright, Thai Q. Ong, Michael G. Jodoin, David A. Johnson, Michael A. Barone

Academic Medicine: Volume 97 - Issue 8 - Pages 1219-1225

 

Since 2012, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has maintained a policy of ≤ 6 attempts on any examination component. The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the appropriateness of existing USMLE retake policy.

Category:Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes

An Examination of the Associations Among USMLE Step 3 Scores and Likelihood of Disciplinary Action in Practice

Posted: | Monica M. Cuddy, Chunyan Liu, Wenli Ouyang, Michael A. Barone, Aaron Young, David A. Johnson

Academic Medicine: June 2022

 

This study examines the associations between Step 3 scores and subsequent receipt of disciplinary action taken by state medical boards for problematic behavior in practice. It analyzes Step 3 total, Step 3 computer-based case simulation (CCS), and Step 3multiple-choice question (MCQ) scores.

Category:Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Assessment-Oriented Research, Reliability/Validity, Links to Outcomes

To the Editor: Limitations and Alternative Solutions to a USMLE COMLEX-USA Concordance 

Posted: | Daniel Jurich, Chunyan Liu, Amanda Clauser

Journal of Graduate Medical Education: Volume 14, Issue 3, Pages 353-354

 

Letter to the editor.

Category:Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes

Differential Item Functioning Analysis of United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Items

Posted: | Jonathan D. Rubright, Michael Jodoin, Stephanie Woodward, Michael A. Barone

Academic Medicine: Volume 97 - Issue 5 - Pages 718-722

 

The purpose of this 2019–2020 study was to statistically identify and qualitatively review USMLE Step 1 exam questions (items) using differential item functioning (DIF) methodology.

Category:Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes

In Reply to D'Eon and Kleinheksel

Posted: | Katie L. Arnhart, Monica M. Cuddy, David Johnson, Michael A. Barone, Aaron Young

Academic Medicine: Volume 97 - Issue 4 - Pages 476-477

 

Response to to emphasize that although findings support a relationship between multiple USMLE attempts and increased likelihood of receiving disciplinary actions, the findings in isolation are not sufficient for proposing new policy on how many attempts should be allowed.

Category:Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Assessment-Oriented Research, Reliability/Validity, Links to Outcomes