Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores.
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Abstract
The United States Medical Licensing Examination announced the changing of Step 1 score reporting from a three-digit number to pass/fail beginning on January 1, 2022. Plastic surgery residency programs have traditionally used United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 scores to compare plastic surgery residency applicants. Without a numerical score, the plastic surgery residency application review process will likely change. This article discusses advantages, disadvantages, and steps forward for residency programs related to the upcoming change. The authors encourage programs to continue to seek innovative methods of objectively and holistically evaluating applications.
Medical subject headings
- Educational Measurement
- Internship and Residency
- Licensure, Medical
- Personnel Selection
- Surgery, Plastic