Expansion of ECFMG Alternative Pathways Leads to Increased Eligibility for IMGs
Posted October 13th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Per its October 12, 2020 newsletter, ECFMG has expanded the eligibility requirements for certain pathways used to meet the Requirements for ECFMG Certification for 2021 Match, and additional international medical […]
Read MoreThe Consequences of a Finding of Irregular Behavior
Posted September 1st, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG, Healthcare Litigation, Hospital Credentialing, NBME, USMLE.
Per our website at this link, we write “What is at stake when a medical student, medical school graduate or medical professional receives a letter informing them that they are […]
Read MoreDefining Irregular Behavior (USMLE)
Posted August 12th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: USMLE.
What is “irregular behavior”? The phrase lends itself to multiple interpretations. The definition, per USMLE.org, is “any action by applicants, examinees, potential applicants, or others that could compromise the validity, […]
Read MoreSocial Media and Irregular Behavior
Posted August 5th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Despite social media’s benefit to individuals seeking mentors, study partners, or even just emotional support, social media is one of the primary platforms from which allegations of irregular behavior arise. […]
Read MoreUSMLE Makes New Announcements Regarding Step 1 and Step 2 CS
Posted July 18th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
The USMLE Program today announced that its plan to cause Step 1 to change from a three-digit scoring system to a pass/fail scoring system will not be implemented at any […]
Read MoreUSMLE Program Announces Delayed Change to Attempt Limit Policy
Posted June 29th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: USMLE.
In February 2020, the USMLE program announced a reduction in the allowable number of exam attempts on each Step or Step Component from six to four that would go into effect […]
Read MoreUSMLE Announcement on Testing Shut Down
Posted April 24th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: USMLE.
New announcement from USMLE: The USMLE program recognizes that the testing shutdown has created great stress, uncertainty, and disruption for examinees and medical schools, affecting academic progression, curricular schedules, and […]
Read MoreWhat is USMLE?
Posted April 18th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: USMLE.
What is USMLE? What is the USMLE Program? How is it connected to the National Board of Medical Examiners, the Federation of State Medical Boards and the Educational Commission on […]
Read MoreNew USMLE Covid-19 Resource
Posted April 15th, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: USMLE.
The USMLE Program has created a dedicated “Coronavirus Resource Center” page on its website. The page provides quick links to frequently asked questions and the latest announcement affecting USMLE and […]
Read MoreUSMLE Step 2 CS Testing Suspended
Posted April 2nd, 2020 by Abramson & Abramson.
Categories: USMLE.
Today, the USMLE Program announced that the temporary suspension of USMLE Step 2 CS testing will continue through May 31, 2020. The Step 2 CS exam is one of the […]
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