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Score reporting on NBME examinations.

R J Nungester1, B Dawson-Saunders, P R Kelley

  • 1Division of Psychometrics, National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|December 1, 1990
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The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) is updating its score reporting for new medical licensing exams. Most medical educators and students favor numerical scores and a pass/fail designation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Licensure Examinations

Background:

  • The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) is implementing new comprehensive Part I and Part II examinations in 1991.
  • Concerns exist regarding the misuse of NBME examination scores in medical schools and resident selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review score reporting methods for the new NBME examinations.
  • To define aspects of score reporting, outline uses, and describe potential misuse.

Main Methods:

  • Review of NBME score reporting methods.
  • Analysis of NBME's obligation for score dissemination.
  • Presentation of an opinion poll conducted among medical educators and students.

Main Results:

  • The NBME must provide numerical scores to state medical boards and examinees.

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  • Individual scores are disclosed to third parties only with examinee consent.
  • An opinion poll revealed broad support for numerical score reporting and a designated pass/fail score.

    • Conclusions:

    • Score reporting methods for new NBME examinations have been reviewed.
    • The findings address concerns about score misuse and outline reporting protocols.
    • Medical educators and students generally prefer numerical scores with a pass/fail threshold.