by Daphne Scott-Henderson
7. February 2012 05:49
2012 is bringing with it changes to the USMLE examination format and content areas, and, whether or not you have already taken a Step (or 2), you may want to familiarize yourself with these changes. A sample of the modification . . .
Six-time limit to pass any USMLE Step (including incomplete attempts).
Effective:
- After January 2012 (for anyone who has not yet taken any Step of the exam)
- January 1, 2013 (For those who have already taken one or multiple Steps prior to Jan. 2012)
Follow the PASS Program concepts, and you shouldn’t have to take any USMLE Step more than once, much less six times!
Also, according to usmle.org, effective June 17, 2012, the Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS) portion of the USMLE Step 2 CS exam has been expanded to assess a wider range of competency (i.e. It will be more extensive) and will focus on five sections:
- Fostering the relationship
- Gathering information
- Providing information
- Making decisions: basic
- Supporting emotions: basic
For more info about the examination changes, and the USMLE, in general, please become familiar with the USMLE Bulletin at ww.usmle.org/bulletin/
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