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My letter in @washingtonpost today: Medical schools need to bring back standardized tests to level the applicant playing field! Link to article and full text below : Regarding the Feb. 23 news article “Yale will again require standardized test scores for admission”: “I commend Yale University and other institutions that, despite acknowledging the imperfections of standardized tests, recognize their pivotal role as essential data points in admissions decisions. Nowhere is this truer than in the high-stakes realm of medical education. The recent trend of devaluing standardized tests has had detrimental effects on medical students. Given the prevalence of pass/fail grading in most medical schools and the recent shift to a similar model in major licensing exams, exceptionally talented students from diverse backgrounds find it challenging to distinguish themselves. In the absence of standardized grading, residency admissions committees are forced to rely on problematic metrics such as flawed medical school rankings and research publications, neither of which reliably correlate with a student’s capacity to provide excellent patient care. Beyond assessing clinical knowledge, high standardized test scores may also serve as indicators of students’ proficiency in crucial areas of clinical practice such as time management, self-discipline and reasoning. Though it is imperative to implement equity-focused reforms in medical exams, we should not discard scored tests and instead retain those elements that help us select the best future doctors.”

Words of wisdom for current and future trainees!

CBME is revolutionizing medical education, focusing on essential competencies over traditional time-based training. The AAMC’s ongoing efforts in developing CBME resources highlight the shift towards more dynamic, outcome-oriented healthcare education. Let’s dive into how this approach is shaping future healthcare professionals in the AAMC’s upcoming virtual discussions. #CBME #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation

Did you know graduate medical education (GME) training can take three to seven years to complete depending on the specialty? Learn more about how residency and fellowship programs are pivotal when it comes to retaining physicians in Nevada.

Since its inception in 1915, the National Board of Medical Examiners has relentlessly pursued elevating the standards of medical practice across the United States ?? ???????? ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????????: ??1916: The first NBME exam is administered, setting a high standard from the start. ??1921-1954: Evolution from a unified exam format to the introduction of multiple-choice questions, enhancing reliability and validity. ??1956-1967: Decentralization of Part III exams and exploration into computer technology for clinical competence evaluation. ??1988-1990: Transition towards a unified medical licensure exam, culminating in the launch of the USMLE as the single standard for medical licensure. ??1992-2004: From the first administration of the USMLE Step 1 to the introduction of the Stage 2 Clinical Skills examination, a pivotal step in assessing doctor-patient interaction skills. ???????? ??????????????-???????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????? ??.??. ?????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????????????????. ?? Want to delve deeper into the NBME's comprehensive suite of exams and resources, including CBSE, Subject Exams, USMLE steps, IFOM, and the Health & Wellness Coach Certifying Examination? Discover how the NBME supports medical professionals at every step in our latest article ?? https://lnkd.in/eAbdU8d5 #NBME #USMLE #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalLicensure #MedicalPractice #ClinicalSkills #HealthcareProfessionals #CBSE #IFOM

Do you (or your students) take multiple choice question (MCQ) tests? Did you ever wonder why some people seem to just 'excel' at these types of exams? Were they born just being 'good at test-taking?' Nope. There's no gene for test-taking. Instead, the students who do well on MCQ exams both know the material *and* have a strategy to approach questions. They may have learned the approach on their own, may do it unconsciously, or (rarely) may have been taught an approach. This paper is written for medical students but is relevant to anyone who takes MCQ exams. It presents a sequential, strategic approach to MCQs. Using this approach rather than a haphazard one can help you improve your scores and build confidence. It will prepare you and your learners to tackle difficult questions and avoid making silly errors on simpler problems. This expertise is a succinct approach that has grown out of our team's many years of experience working with and coaching thousands of medical students. Read it for yourself, or forward it to your students, kids, or other educators!

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there are projections of a physician shortage of 86,000 by 2036 (https://lnkd.in/edb6K-sR) (!). If you yourself or know a friend, a family member, a student, a church-goer, a career-changer, an individual who aspires to become a future physician, have them apply to American University of the Caribbean. Applications for Sept. 2024, Jan. 2025 and May 2025 are live on?https://www.aucmed.edu/. The path to serve patients and practice medicine can be a long and arduous one, therefore don't wait and apply today to a premier, world-renowned medical school in the Caribbean. An institution that was founded in 1978 and four more years until the 50th?anniversary - it has outstanding faculty, a strong alumni network of 7,500+, and a staggering 98% first-time residency attainment rate for 2023-2024 graduates.?The 20 months of medical sciences courses are held in Sint Maarten (for US citizens and permanent residents) as well as a UK Track in Preston, England (for international students). Years three and four are core clerkships and elective rotations, respectively. Let's make an impact to combat the physician shortage — otherwise ourselves, our families, our loved ones — may feel the ramifications of healthcare later on. Let's continue to strive to see another day.

When I was admitted to medical school twenty-two years ago, I received a lot of advice about how to make the most of the experience. I was honored to share some of my perspectives with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Some thoughts: 1) Make the most of your student status. See as much as you can before you have the MD after your name. Ask as many question as you can. 2) Don’t put your life on pause. You were a human before you were a medical student. It’s easy to forget that. 3) See the problems you observe as opportunities to make a difference and have impact on the field and the profession. Express deference, but imagine yourself as a changemaker. 4) Aspire to deeply understand the roles of other healthcare professionals on the team. Medicine is a team sport. An understanding of others on the team will enable you to work with others to make a bigger difference. 5) Narrow your extracurricular focus to no more than 1 activity. Anything more will dilute your medical education—and your time as a student is a time that will never come back. What is your advice for new medical students? https://lnkd.in/e5JVJ9zd

Medicine is an art as much as it is a science and lives in the humanities sphere of education. Indeed, it is the most humanistic of all studies.