Impact of USMLE Step 1 transition to pass/fail scoring system on medical students' anxiety, sleep quality, and burnout.
Lana Al DooriPeter G ZakiVivek R JoshiPublished in: Irish journal of medical science (2024)
The transition from traditional scoring to a pass/fail system was ostensibly intended to enhance the mental well-being of medical students. Nevertheless, our findings underscore that students continue to endure heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout during the pivotal month leading up to the Step 1 examination.