Table 3.
How the importance of several metrics will change after transitioning to Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1, when considering residency applications.
| Metrics | No Change in Importance | Moderate increase in importance | Significant increase in importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USMLE Step 2 CK | 28 (10.9%) | 100 (38.9%) | 129 (50.2%) |
| Pre-clinical grades | 137 (53.3%) | 89 (34.6%) | 31 (12.1%) |
| Grades in core clerkships | 49 (19.1%) | 108 (42.0%) | 100 (38.9%) |
| AOA and other awards | 91 (35.4%) | 93 (36.2%) | 73 (28.4%) |
| Research experience | 100 (38.9%) | 97 (37.7%) | 60 (23.3%) |
| Letters of recommendation | 93 (36.2%) | 93 (36.2%) | 71 (27.6%) |
| MSPE | 148 (57.6%) | 80 (31.1%) | 29 (11.3%) |
| Personal statement | 197 (76.7%) | 47 (18.3%) | 13 (5.1%) |
| Extracurricular activities | 190 (73.9%) | 50 (19.5%) | 17 (6.6%) |
| Reputation of the medical school | 138 (53.7%) | 68 (26.5%) | 51 (19.8%) |
| Elective rotation at your institution | 88 (34.2%) | 71 (27.6%) | 98 (38.1%) |
CK: Clinical knowledge; AOA: Alpha omega alpha; MSPE: Medical student performance evaluation