Do Preclinical Assessment Strategies Matter? NBME Usage and Student Outcomes Across U.S. Medical Schools

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Authors

• Reem Fawaz, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
• Aaryan Patel, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
• David Thomas, Corewell Health East

Description

Preclinical assessment strategies vary widely across U.S. medical schools. Limited data exist on how these strategies relate to student success outcomes. Our study examines whether exam usage patterns are associated with Step 1 performance, Step 2 performance, and overall match rate.

Publication Date

5-7-2026

City

Farmington Hills, MI

Keywords

preclinical assessment, NBME, National Board of Medical Examiners

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

Fawaz R, Patel A, Thomas D. Do preclinical assessment strategies matter? NBME usage and student outcomes across U.S. medical schools. Presented at 2026 Corewell Health Hospital William Beaumont University Medical Education Week; 2026 May 7; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2026 Medical Education Week at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 7, 2026.