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  • Medical Education
  • Licensure Examinations
  • Student Study Habits

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  • The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 transitioned to a pass/fail format.
  • Limited research exists on how this change impacts medical student study strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the study strategies adopted by medical students following the USMLE Step 1 pass/fail policy change.
  • To identify patterns in study duration, intensity, and resource utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys were administered to third- and fourth-year medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School.
  • A 66% response rate was achieved, providing data on student approaches to Step 1 preparation.

Main Results:

  • The majority of students (40.59%) extended their study periods, with 18.81% studying for 8 weeks.
  • Many students studied 5-11 hours daily, and 37.26% consulted near-peers for dedicated study time allocation.
  • Most students (52.69%) achieved 70-80% on practice exams, and 100% passed Step 1.

Conclusions:

  • Student study strategies adapted significantly following the USMLE Step 1 pass/fail change.
  • Identified patterns can inform curriculum design and academic planning for future medical student cohorts.