Tips to pass the USMLE Step 1 exam with ease
Blogs Tips to pass the USMLE Step 1 exam with ease The USMLE Step 1 test is a significant exam for medical students seeking residency. It covers the knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired during the first two years of their studies. This 8-hour exam is not only a mental challenge but also a physical […]
Ten things you don’t know about the healthcare sector.
Blogs Ten things you dont know about the healthcare sector The healthcare industry has been growing significantly over the past few decades due to various factors such as the growing population, aging demographics, urbanization, and rising demand for healthcare for chronic illnesses and comorbidities. This has led to an increase in healthcare expenditure worldwide, as […]
What makes Belize an ideal med-educational hotspot?
Blogs What makes Belize an ideal med-educational hotspot? Belize, which is sometimes called “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”, is situated in Central America between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the southwest. Its eastern side is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and features numerous islands for visitors to explore, which are protected by the […]
7 mandatory questions to ask your surgeon before a surgery
Blogs 7 mandatory questions to ask your surgeon before a surgery If you are considering surgery, it is essential to be well-informed about the risks and benefits involved in the surgery. To help you gain a better understanding, it is recommended that you ask your healthcare provider important questions and request clarification to clarify any […]
Use caution in selecting review courses
News & Updates Use caution in selecting review courses The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) program recognizes the importance of providing all examinees the opportunity to learn about the design and content of its examinations and to have some exposure, before examination day, to samples of testing formats and materials. USMLE provides orientation and […]
USMLE Physician Tasks / Competencies
News & Updates USMLE Physician Tasks / Competencies USMLE Physician Tasks / Competencies, a publication that provides a common organization of competencies and tasks assessed in USMLE examinations, is now available. The outline comprises seven major sections: Medical Knowledge/Scientific Concepts Patient Care: Diagnosis Patient Care: Management Communication and Interpersonal Skills Professionalism, including Legal and Ethical […]
USMLE listens: students and residents offer feedback
News & Updates USMLE listens: students and residents offer feedback To deepen its awareness of student and resident perspectives, United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) program staff hosted the Medical Student and Resident Advisory Panel in February 2019. The panel, which meets twice a year, is designed to: Test assumptions about the USMLE with an […]
USMLE review focuses on patient individuality
News & Updates USMLE review focuses on patient individuality Mitigating bias and eliminating unjustified patient stereotypes are important initiatives in teaching, learning and assessment. Concerns about bias have been raised in the academic literature, the media, among students and faculty at schools of medicine, and by patients. The USMLE program remains cognizant of these topics. […]
USMLE program announces upcoming policy changes
News & Updates USMLE program announces upcoming policy changes Today, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®), co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), announced upcoming policy changes to the USMLE program. Changing Step 1 score reporting from a three-digit numeric score to reporting only pass/fail; Reducing […]
USMLE Timeline for Step 1 Pass/Fail Score Reporting
News & Updates USMLE Timeline for Step 1 Pass/Fail Score Reporting The USMLE’s co-sponsors—the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and NBME―have recently received requests from examinees and student organizations to accelerate or delay the change to pass/fail score reporting for USMLE Step 1 in light of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and […]