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Journal article
Impact of USMLE Step 1 transition to pass/fail scoring system on medical students’ anxiety, sleep quality, and burnout
Irish journal of medical science, v 193, pp 2155-2160
02 Jul 2024
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Abstract
Originally designed to evaluate the application of foundational scientific knowledge in clinical contexts, the United States Medical License Exam (USMLE) Step 1 evolved into a comparative tool for assessing candidates with similar educational foundations. This transition heightened the pressure on medical students to excel in the exam. In response, collaborative efforts involving the National Board of Medical Examiners prompted a change from reporting scores to a pass/fail system. The true impact of this shift remains insufficiently explored. This study aims to assess the emotional toll — encompassing burnout, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality — experienced prior to taking the Step 1 exam. Additionally, it aims to uncover potential gender-based disparities in perceived anxiety and depression.
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- Title
- Impact of USMLE Step 1 transition to pass/fail scoring system on medical students’ anxiety, sleep quality, and burnout
- Creators
- Vivek Joshi (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyLana AlDoori - Drexel UniversityPeter G. Zaki - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Irish journal of medical science, v 193, pp 2155-2160
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001261195800002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85197405286
- Other Identifier
- 991021889313504721
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- Education, Scientific Disciplines