Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
3rd Year Preview
USMLE - Step Exams
Clinical Scheduling
Update
4th Year Preview
October 13, 2014
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
Agenda
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
4th Year Preview
• Georgette Dent, MD – 3rd Year Scheduling & USMLE
updates
• Ann Farabee – Signing up for USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 1
Educational Policy
Educational Policy
Application Process
• Must take prior to starting 3rd year
Scheduling the test
• Must pass by December 31st of 3rd year
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
4th Year Preview
• If first attempt is unsuccessful, plan on retake by November 15th of 3rd year
• If third attempt unsuccessful, reviewed by
SPC for dismissal
USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Policy
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
• Take Step 2 Clinical Knowledge by
November 15th
• Show passing score of Step 2 CK by
December 31st
• Lack of a passing score by December
31 means eligibility for the Match and
graduation is in question
4th Year Preview
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USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Educational Policy
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
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Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
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Must take Step 2 CS by November 15th of fourth year
Must pass Step 2CS by February of fourth year if want
to remain in Match
Must pass Step 2 CS before two Wednesdays
preceding commencement in order to graduate
Receive financial aid for registration in fall and spring
disbursements….must budget!!!
Can take time off from clerkships/electives/selectives
for exam
4th Year Preview
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USMLE Step 2 CS
Testing Centers
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
– Philadelphia (busiest)
– Atlanta (most popular for UNC)
– Los Angeles
– Chicago
– Houston (least busy)
4th Year Preview
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3/14/2016
USMLE Fees
Educational Policy
Application Process
For Students and Graduates of Medical Schools in the United
States and Canada Accredited by the LCME or AOA
Scheduling the test
2015 Fees
Effective Dates for 2015 Fees
Three month eligibility periods beginning November 1, 2014 January 31, 2015 and ending October 1, 2015 - December 31,
2015
Best Practices
Step 1
$590*
Taking the exam
Step 2 CK
$590*
After the exam
Step 1 and 2CK
$70
Resources
Step 2 CS
$1,250
Eligibility Period Extension (requests received starting
January 1, 2015)
For completed applications received starting January 1, 2015.
3rd Year Preview
4th
Year Preview
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Fees are included in Financial Aid Package
Half dispersed in the Fall
Half dispersed in the Spring
Students must be reminded to budget for registration
and travel
Application Process
Educational Policy
Application Process
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Scheduling the test
Best Practices
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Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
4th
Year Preview
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Apply online – NBME Licensing Examination Services
Certification/Proof of Enrollment – contact Ann Farabee
(Assistant Registrar) – 1001 Bondurant Hall, CB# 9535 – 9628337
Cost for Step 1 - $590
– Registration Fee’s budgeted in financial aid package –
USMLE Study Materials (included in cost of education)
– Considered a full time study during the summer, therefore
room and board are included in financial aid package
– Contact Sheila Graham McDonald – 962-6117 or
somfinaid@listserv.med.unc.edu with questions
Testing accommodations available – contact Deborah Ingersoll
(Educational Resources Coordinator) – 1050 Bondurant Hall –
843-6171
Scheduling the test
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
4th Year Preview
• Computer exam offered at Prometric
testing centers
• Testing centers located all over US
• Contact Prometric when you get the
permit
• Use 800 number or check the WEB
• Appointments made on a first come first
serve basis
• May also call local centers directly
• 10 centers in NC
– Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh,
Wilmington
Taking the exam
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
4th Year Preview
• MUST BRING ID AND SCHEDULING
PERMIT!!!
• No personal items allowed (leave in
locker)
• Bring lunch, 1/2 hour for lunch
• May practice exam at Prometic for a fee
• 7 hour exam administered in 7 blocks of
50 questions
• Finite break time, you decide when to take
it
Resources and Contacts
Educational Policy
Application Process
Scheduling the test
Best Practices
Taking the exam
After the exam
Resources
3rd Year Preview
4th Year Preview
• USMLE Web Site
– http://www.usmle.org/
• National Board of Medical Examiners
– The National Board of Medical Examiners®
• Prometric web site
– http://www.prometric.com
• AAMC Careers in Medicine
– https://www.aamc.org/cim/
Third Year
• Chapel Hill & AHECs
• Internal Medicine (inpatient) – 6 weeks
• Ambulatory Medicine (outpatient medicine
& family medicine) – 6 weeks
• Surgery – 6 weeks
• Psychiatry and Neurology – 6 weeks
• Obstetrics and Gynecology – 6 weeks
• Pediatrics – 6 weeks
THE TRANSITION YEAR1
THIRD YEAR
(6-week Calendar)
2015-2016 Academic Year 2
REQUIRED Transition Course
Clerkship Period
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July 6 – August 14
2.
August 17 – September 25
3.
September 28 – November 6
4.
November 9 – December 17
June 29, 2015 – July 2, 2015
Required Holidays 3
September 7, 2015
November 26, 2015
REQUIRED CLASS MEETING
December 18, 2015
December 19, 2015 – January 3, 2016
FREE PERIOD
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January 4 – February 12
January 18, 2016
6.
February 15 – March 24
March 25, 2016
Calendar subject to change
Clinical Performance Exam (CPX): The exam is required for all fourth year students as a criterion for
graduation. Exam dates are scheduled between July and November.
POLICY ON REQUIRED HOLIDAYS, FREE PERIODS & TIME OFF: The holidays & days-off listed
above are required for all students. The working day before a holiday, day-off, or free period should end no later
than 5:00 p.m. Time off on weekends following or preceding holidays is at the discretion of the preceptor.
THE ACCELERATED CLASS 1
FOURTH YEAR CALENDAR
2016-2017 Academic Year 2
Required Holidays 3
Elective Period
1.
March 28 – April 22
APRIL 23 – MAY 1
FREE WEEK
2.
May 2 – May 27
3.
May 31 – June 24
4.
June 27 – July 22
5.
July 25 – August 19
6.
August 22 – September 16
7.
September 19 – October 14
8.
October 17 – November 11
9.
November 14 – December 9
July 4, 2016
September 5, 2016
November 24, 2016
December 10, 2016 – January 2, 2017
FREE PERIOD
10.
January 3 - January 27
January 16, 2017
11.
January 30 - February 24
12.
February 27 - March 24
13.
March 27 – April 21
April 24 – April 28
March 17, 2017 4
April 14, 2017
REQUIRED CAPSTONE
COURSE
GRADUATION WEEKEND MAY 13-14, 2017
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4
Calendar subject to change
Clinical Performance Exam (CPX): The exam is required for all fourth year students as a criterion for graduation. Exam dates
are scheduled between July and November.
POLICY ON REQUIRED HOLIDAYS, FREE PERIODS & TIME OFF: The holidays & days-off listed above are required
for all students. The working day before a holiday, day-off, or free period should end no later than 5:00 p.m. Time off on weekends
following or preceding holidays is at the discretion of the preceptor.
MATCH DAY (Tentative)
3rd Year Scheduling
• Two Step Process
• Step 1 order of clerkship
• Scheduled using random order
• Step 2 site of clerkship
• Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington, etc
• Will need to apply promptly for AHEC Housing!
• Opportunities for switching order and/or site
• 36 weeks instruction
• 2 weeks winter break
Scheduling Deadlines
• October/November- Required Meetings
with Advisors
• December 1st – Deadline for submitting
Scheduling Considerations Form
• June 2015 – Meeting during Transition
Course to discuss scheduling blocks 1-3 of
4th year
• December 18, 2015 – Required class
meeting to discuss scheduling blocks 4-13
of 4th year
3rd Year Calendar 2015/2016
(dates tentative)
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EPIC (EMR) Training: April – June 2015
Required Transition Course: June 29 July 2, 2015
Clerkships start July 6th 2015
Required Class Meeting December 18, 2015
Winter break: December 19th 2015 to January 3rd 2016
Third Year Clerkships end March 24, 2016
Learning in the Clinical Years
• In Chapel Hill and at the other AHEC Sites
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Raleigh
Greensboro
Charlotte
Wilmington
Asheville
Others
• Approximately 40% of clinical placements are at
AHEC sites.
Schedule Considerations Form
• Need to stay in Chapel Hill
• Children
• Medical Issues
• Physician form
• Campus accessibility office
• Other
• Military
• Clerkship delay (should discuss with
advisor)
• Third Year Scheduling Considerations
Form
• https://www.med.unc.edu/md/forms/3rdyear-scheduling-considerations
Questions?