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  • Physician Licensure
  • Standardized Testing

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  • The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 assesses foundational sciences and organ systems knowledge.
  • Initially designed as a pass/fail licensing exam, Step 1 scores are now widely used by residency program directors for applicant screening.
  • This has created a
  • Step 1 climate
  • affecting medical education, diversity, and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges and unintended consequences of the USMLE Step 1's use in residency admissions.
  • To propose actionable steps for stakeholders to improve the current situation while long-term solutions are developed.

Main Methods:

  • This invited commentary analyzes the current issues surrounding the USMLE Step 1.
  • It suggests collaborative approaches and immediate actions for various stakeholders.

Main Results:

  • Stakeholders often engage in conflict rather than collaborative problem-solving regarding Step 1.
  • A specific suggestion includes reporting Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge as pass/fail, and Step 2 Clinical Skills numerically.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate, collaborative steps are needed from all stakeholders to address the negative impacts of the USMLE Step 1.
  • Careful implementation of any scoring changes is crucial to avoid unintended consequences.
  • The upcoming invitational conference on USMLE scoring (InCUS) presents an opportunity for dialogue and reform.