1. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE - Step Exams Clinical Scheduling Update October 13, 2014

2. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Agenda Georgette Dent, MD – 3 rd Year Scheduling & USMLE updates Ann Farabee – Signing up for USMLE Step 1

3. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 1 Educational Policy Must take prior to starting 3 rd year Must pass by December 31 st of 3 rd year If first attempt is unsuccessful, plan on re- take by November 15 th of 3 rd year If third attempt unsuccessful, reviewed by SPC for dismissal

4. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Policy 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 5/6/20154

5. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Educational Policy Must take Step 2 CS by November 15 th 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 5/6/20155

6. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 2 CS Testing Centers –Philadelphia (busiest) –Atlanta (most popular for UNC) –Los Angeles –Chicago –Houston (least busy) 5/6/2015 6

7. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Fees For Students and Graduates of Medical Schools in the United States and Canada Accredited by the LCME or AOA 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 2015 FeesEffective Dates for 2015 Fees Step 1$590* Three month eligibility periods beginning November 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015 and ending October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Step 2 CK$590* Step 1 and 2CK $70 Eligibility Period Extension (requests received starting January 1, 2015) Step 2 CS $1,250For completed applications received starting January 1, 2015.

8. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Application Process Apply online – NBME Licensing Examination ServicesNBME Licensing Examination Services Certification/Proof of Enrollment – contact Ann Farabee (Assistant Registrar) – 1001 Bondurant Hall, CB# 9535 – 962- 8337 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 somfinaid@listserv.med.unc.edu Testing accommodations available – contact Deborah Ingersoll (Educational Resources Coordinator) – 1050 Bondurant Hall – 843-6171

9. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Scheduling the test 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

10. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Taking the exam 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

11. Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Resources and Contacts USMLE Web Site –http://www.usmle.org/http://www.usmle.org/ National Board of Medical Examiners –The National Board of Medical Examiners ®The National Board of Medical Examiners ® Prometric web site –http://www.prometric.comhttp://www.prometric.com AAMC Careers in Medicine –https://www.aamc.org/cim/‎https://www.aamc.org/cim/‎

12. 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 Third Year

15. 3 rd 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

16. October/November- Required Meetings with Advisors December 1 st – Deadline for submitting Scheduling Considerations Form June 2015 – Meeting during Transition Course to discuss scheduling blocks 1-3 of 4 th year December 18, 2015 – Required class meeting to discuss scheduling blocks 4-13 of 4 th year Scheduling Deadlines

17. 3 rd Year Calendar 2015/2016 (dates tentative) EPIC (EMR) Training: April – June 2015 Required Transition Course: June 29 July 2, 2015 Clerkships start July 6 th 2015 Required Class Meeting December 18, 2015 Winter break: December 19 th 2015 to January 3 rd 2016 Third Year Clerkships end March 24, 2016

18. 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.

19. 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)

20. Third Year Scheduling Considerations Form https://www.med.unc.edu/md/forms/3rd- year-scheduling-considerationshttps://www.med.unc.edu/md/forms/3rd- year-scheduling-considerations

21. Questions?