What question did this study set out to answer?

Evaluate the perspectives of dermatology program directors on the implications of the USMLE Step 1 pass/fail transition.

April 6, 2026

Objective Measures Needed: Dermatology Program Directors' Perspectives on the USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Transition

Key Points

Evaluate the perspectives of dermatology program directors on the implications of the USMLE Step 1 pass/fail transition.
Conducted a survey among dermatology program directors
Assessed concerns regarding reliance on Step 2 CK and NBME exam scores
Explored views on holistic student evaluation practices
Program directors expressed concerns about overemphasis on Step 2 CK scores
Some directors supported a more comprehensive evaluation approach
The transition may lead to improved assessment of students' overall capabilities

Abstract

The added emphasis on Step 2 CK scores, NBME shelf exam scores, a student's medical institution, and class rank may cloud the positive impacts of this change, providing an opportunity for programs to evaluate students more holistically. .

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Patel et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d34d5c9c07852e0af97492 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36849/jdd.9373

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