The 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 MorePositive Impact of IMGs from Muslim-Majority Nations, but Applications on Decline
Posted July 17th, 2020 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG.
The United States has, for decades, relied on IMGs to fill gaps in the physician workforce. A comprehensive study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association studying the […]
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