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  • Surgical Residency Training

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  • The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scoring transitioned to a pass/fail (binary) system.
  • This change significantly impacts the evaluation of medical student applications for residency programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess urology program directors' (PDs) views on the USMLE Step 1 binary scoring.
  • To understand the perceived impact of this scoring change on the urology residency application process.

Main Methods:

  • A validated survey was distributed to urology PDs at all ACGME-accredited programs.
  • 65 PDs completed the survey, yielding a 49.0% response rate.

Main Results:

  • A majority of PDs (58.7%) disagreed with the binary USMLE Step 1 scoring.
  • 84.6% of PDs found objective applicant comparison more difficult, anticipating increased emphasis on USMLE Step 2 CK scores.
  • 73.8% planned to require Step 2 CK scores, with 78.5% favoring continued numerical scoring for Step 2 CK.

Conclusions:

  • Urology PDs hold negative views on USMLE Step 1 binary scoring, deeming it detrimental to objective residency selection.
  • The shift is expected to increase reliance on USMLE Step 2 CK scores, potentially affecting the urology early match.
  • Program directors may need to adapt application requirements and interview processes to ensure unbiased applicant selection.