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Update on Web-Based Examinations and Pilot Projects

Date Posted: July 10, 2009 The NBME has expanded and enhanced its web-based assessment offerings to meet the evaluation needs of medical schools. Three of the new assessments (Adult Ambulatory Medicine, Adult/Pediatric Ambulatory Medicine and Medicine Sub-Internship) are currently in … Continue reading

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On-line Posting or Discussion of USMLE Content Constitutes Irregular Behavior

(posted September 11, 2009) If you post or discuss United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) examination content via the Internet, you will be in violation of the USMLE Rules of Conduct, as outlined in the USMLE Bulletin of Information. Examination … Continue reading

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USMLE Step 2 CK Kaplan Question Bank Review

All new Step 2 CK Kaplan Question Bank has approximately 2400 questions.

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Subject Examinations: Content Outlines and Sample Items

Subject Examinations: Content Outlines and Sample Items (click) New version as of May 2008 Provides content outlines and sample test items for the basic science, clinical science, and comprehensive subject examinations of the NBME.

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Graphical Feedback for All Step 2 CS Examinees

As part of routine reporting, examinees who fail Step 2 CS receive graphical feedback intended to represent relative strengths and weaknesses on subcomponents of the examination. Starting with Step 2 CS results reported on August 19, 2009, both failing and … Continue reading

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2009 and 2010 Schedules for Reporting Step 2 CS Results

2009 and 2010 Schedules for Reporting Step 2 CS Results

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Optima Test Prep Sued

March 11, 2009 – The sponsoring organizations of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) have filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, alleging copyright infringement by Optima University, a provider of USMLE review courses. … Continue reading

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