The impact of United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) step 1 cutoff scores on recruitment of underrepresented minorities in medicine: A retrospective cross-sectional study.
Myia S WilliamsEun Ji KimKaralyn PappasOmolara UwemedimoLyndonna MarrastRenee PekmezarisJohanna MartinezPublished in: Health science reports (2020)
Using a USMLE step 1 cutoff score as an initial filter for applicant recruitment and selection could jeopardize the benefits of a diverse residency program. Practical implications are discussed.