ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NBME TEST DELIVERY SOFTWARE FIELD TRIAL
The National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®) is developing new software for delivery of its examination programs, including the United States Medical Licensing Examination™ (USMLE™), which NBME jointly owns with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). A field trial of this software is planned for February 11 to March 1, 2008, at selected Prometric™ test centers. This trial is primarily a test of software functionality, but will resemble USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and USMLE Step 3 in content and format. Those who anticipate taking USMLE Step 2 CK or Step 3 may find this field trial useful. The NBME intends to provide performance feedback to each participant approximately 8 weeks after the field trial window ends. The field trial resembling Step 2 CK will be offered at both domestic and international sites. The field trial resembling Step 3 will be offered in the U.S. only.
The NBME is seeking about 650 eligible participants for the field trial. There is no charge for participation in the field trial. Each participant who completes all sections of the field trial will be provided with general performance feedback on the multiple-choice portions of the field trial. Please note that results of the NBME Test Delivery Software Field Trial cannot be substituted for USMLE Step scores for the purpose of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) Certification or medical licensure in the United States.
Those applying to participate in this field trial acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the provisions contained in this announcement. Those who do not wish to be bound by these provisions should not apply.
Click on the links below for further information:
- Who Should Apply
- Field Trial Test Center Locations
- Field Trial Content Description
- Performance Feedback
- How to Apply
Questions about this field trial may be directed to fieldtrial@nbme.org .
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