Pass Step 2

Course Description

Prerequisites: 1. Completion of Step 1 and required third year rotations. 2. Approval by Director of the Office of Student Development. Goals/Objectives: 1. To develop an individualized study plan based on students' medical knowledge, and historical performance aligned with best practices in learning and UACOM educational policy. 2. Identify and implement individualized learning methods based in evidence supporting long-term retention and application of knowledge for USLME Step 2 exam. 3. To develop sound skills necessary to activate resources effectively to enhance and reinforce learning and understanding of content. 4. To develop, practice, and implement best practices in test taking skills that will aid in successful performance on the USMLE Step 2. Format: The course is designed to provide students with learning tools, methods, and strategies to promote success on passing USMLE Step 2. The course will incorporate a series of interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, practice assessments, and personal planning and time-management strategies. In addition, the course will include question-directed learning to actively engage with content, and develop sound learning skills based on best practices. Also, students will work on testing strategies and identify areas to improve their testing skills. Clerkship content will be a portion of the medium used to practice and implement skills and strategies. Students will be expected to work individually and with partners to apply their knowledge in novel contexts to demonstrate content mastery of clinical knowledge necessary to pass USMLE Step 2 licensing exam. The director of the course will work with students to develop an individualized schedule, identify study tools, materials and resources to further guide Step 2 preparation, and support individuals' development as life-long learners. Evaluation Methods: Faculty will evaluate the student on: - Weekly attendance - Progress on completing content material - Percent completion of student's question bank - Percent correct on student's question bank - Adherence to study plan and methods, adequate goal setting, and implementation of time-management strategies - Completion of at least one practice exam under timed conditions with a passing score of one standard deviation above the passing score - Student's commitment to taking responsibility for their own learning and performance outcome as demonstrated by the above indicators The course is Pass/Fail. Attendance at all sessions throughout the semester is required to earn 2-4 units of credits, which will accrue towards graduation units. Student performance will be assessed based on participation in all activities and assignments, and completion of a survey to evaluate student's level of preparedness for the exam before and after taking the PASS Step 2 elective.

Code

MED 899B

Credits

2-8

Subject

Medicine, College of, Tucson