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 3/14/2016 4 USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Educational Policy Educational Policy Application Process Scheduling the test Best Practices • • • Taking the exam After the exam Resources 3rd Year Preview • • 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 3/14/2016 5 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 6 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 • • • • 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 • • Scheduling the test Best Practices • Taking the exam After the exam Resources 3rd Year Preview 4th Year Preview • 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 1 2 3 1. 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 5. 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 1 2 3 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) • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • 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?