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What the demise of a major medical licensing exam means for students and schools

  • 1.  What the demise of a major medical licensing exam means for students and schools

    Posted 02-09-2021 01:42:00 PM

    The pandemic put the Step 2 Clinical Skills test temporarily on hold, but now USMLE leaders say it's gone for good. Here's what drove the decision - and what lies ahead.

    I'd love to get the community's thoughts on this: What do you think will be the fallout of the end of the exam (if any)? What do you think should replace it?


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    Stephanie Weiner
    Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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