Digital Histology Interest Group or DHIG

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Dear All,

Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota is considering using the NBME's Comprehensive Basic Science Exam (CBSE) as a "High Stakes Gatekeeper" assessment at the conclusion of the preclinical curriculum, to determine the students' preparedness for STEP-1 and subsequent advancement to the clinical years of the program.

Before formally adopting this strategy we are seeking input from other schools who use the CBSE in a similar fashion. We are particularly interested to learn
1. when the students take this exam relative to the end of formal classes,
2. the nature of any Board Review preparation the students undertake before the CBSE is given,
3. how the student scores are interpreted when assessing their readiness for Step 1, and
4. what options are given to students who do not meet the required benchmark.

Any input / comment is highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Manas

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Manas Das, MD
Assistant Professor
Sanford School of Medicine, University of SD
Vermillion SD
714-454-0677
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Dear Manas,

I hope our attached article on the same topic will provide you with the needed information in moving forward with the idea of using CBSE as a gatekeeper. MK


Mohammed Khalil, DVM, MSEd, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Greenville
Health Sciences Education Building
607 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
Office: 864-455-9825
Fax: 864-455-8404
khalilmk@greenvillemed.sc.edu
mkhalil@ghs.org


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This message has been cross posted to the following Discussions: Digital Histology Interest Group or DHIG and Open Forum .
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Dear All,

Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota is considering using the NBME's Comprehensive Basic Science Exam (CBSE) as a "High Stakes Gatekeeper" assessment at the conclusion of the preclinical curriculum, to determine the students' preparedness for STEP-1 and subsequent advancement to the clinical years of the program.

Before formally adopting this strategy we are seeking input from other schools who use the CBSE in a similar fashion. We are particularly interested to learn
1. when the students take this exam relative to the end of formal classes,
2. the nature of any Board Review preparation the students undertake before the CBSE is given,
3. how the student scores are interpreted when assessing their readiness for Step 1, and
4. what options are given to students who do not meet the required benchmark.

Any input / comment is highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Manas

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Manas Das, MD
Assistant Professor
Sanford School of Medicine, University of SD
Vermillion SD
714-454-0677
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