ABIM, the LKA, and AI: How Data Forensics Are Driving Exam Invalidation
Posted February 15th, 2026 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: Uncategorized.
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has recently issued a public announcement addressing content-sharing and professionalism obligations related to its Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA®). Although framed as a general […]
Read MoreECFMG Announces USMLE Service Transition for IMGs Effective January 2026
Posted January 1st, 2026 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ABIM, ECFMG, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
ECFMG has announced that, beginning January 12, 2026, responsibility for most United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) services for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will transition from ECFMG to the Federation […]
Read MoreWHEN USMLE INVALIDATES EXAM RESULTS BASED UPON DATA PATTERNS
Posted September 24th, 2025 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ECFMG, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
No one expects to have a passing USMLE score questioned after the fact. For most examinees, receiving an email from the USMLE Secretariat stating that an exam result has been […]
Read MoreHow to Become a Licensed Physician in the United States (Updated 2025)
Posted September 19th, 2025 by Dennis Abramson.
Categories: ABIM, ECFMG, Healthcare Litigation, Medical Licensing, NBME, NRMP, USMLE.
International medical graduates (IMGs) and U.S. medical graduates frequently contact our office to inquire about the steps necessary to becoming a licensed physician in the United States. The pathway is […]
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