e****0
发帖数: 678 | 1 最近看到USMLE在各部考试都在进行结构的变化，很多考友因为工作繁忙，无瑕顾及，
我现在把我知道的情况汇总一下，仅供参考。以便考友做出相应调整。
我漏掉的地方，请大家补充，谢谢。
1。 众所周知，STEP 1 自今年3-4 月改题后，提干明显加长，更偏向临床思惟。
2。 STEP 2CK
在统计方面和试题数目方面做了变动，加入ABSTRACT 的多项连题 和 药物广告题
以下是官方原文。
“Items with an associated drug ad or abstract will be introduced into
the USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in August 2011. Each drug ad or
abstract will appear as a 2- or 3-item set*; examinees will see no more than
5 of these item sets in their examination. A description of the purpose of
these new item formats is provided in the Comprehensive Review of USMLE
update.
New question formats in Step 2 CK examination starting August 2011
Posted: June 15, 2011
Items with an associated drug ad or abstract will be introduced into the
USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in August 2011. Each drug ad or
abstract will appear as a 2- or 3-item set*; examinees will see no more than
5 of these item sets in their examination. A description of the purpose of
these new item formats is provided in the Comprehensive Review of USMLE
update.
Updated Step 2 CK Orientation and Practice Materials are available here.
Instructions for practicing with these new item formats are provided in the
tutorial.
Introduction of these formats has resulted in the following minor changes to
the Step 2 CK Examination structure:
• Because item sets with an associated drug ad or abstract may require
more time to answer than other multiple-choice items, exam blocks that
include an abstract or drug ad item set will contain fewer items. A screen
will appear at the beginning of a block alerting examinees if a block
includes a drug ad or abstract item set so that examinees can monitor their
time accordingly.
• The tutorial provided in Prometric centers on exam day at the
beginning of the Step 2 CK has fewer screens and less detailed information
than the tutorial available as part of the Step 2 CK Orientation and
Practice materials on the USMLE website. In the exam-day tutorial, the
screens describing some of the navigation features of the test delivery
software have been consolidated into fewer screens. In advance of testing,
examinees should review the more complete tutorial available in the Step 2
CK Orientation and Practice Materials that are available at the USMLE
website.
* An “item set” is a drug ad or abstract and the two or three questions
that accompany it.
3。 STEP 2 CS
变动如下：
05/20/12 -06/16/12 所有考试中心关闭，进行考试形式调整。
所以05/20/12 以前考的同学，还是回从前人的考经和经验中学习，
06/17/12 以后考的同学将面临以下改变
A。出分时间
The reporting schedule for examinees testing from June 17, 2012 through
November 3, 2012 will be 2-3 weeks longer than for examinees testing during
other periods
Testing Period Reporting Start Date Reporting End Date
01/01 - 01/28 02/29 03/28
01/29 - 03/24 04/25 05/23
03/25 - 05/19 06/20 07/18
All Test Centers Closed
No testing May 20th through June 16th
06/17 - 08/25 10/03 10/31
08/26 - 11/03 12/05 01/02 (2013)
11/04 - 12/31 01/03 (2013) 02/20 (2013)
B。CIS 的改变
CIS= COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONALSKILLS
以下是官方原文
”The new approach divides communication skills into a series of
functions. These functions have been further divided into sub-functions.
Beginning June 17, 2012, the Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS)
scale will focus on five functions:
1. Fostering the relationship
2. Gathering information
3. Providing information
4. Making decisions: basic
5. Supporting emotions: basic
具体变化参见
http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/step-2-cs/Assessment_of_Communication
C。 PN 的变化--需要提供诊断原因，原文如下
“ In the new note, examinees will continue to be asked to document
relevant history and physical examination findings and to list initial
diagnostic studies to be ordered. Examinees will also be asked to create a
reasoned, focused differential (maximum of three diagnoses) listed in order
of likelihood and to indicate the evidence obtained from the history and
physical examination that supports (or refutes) each potential diagnosis.
The new patient note provides examinees with an opportunity to document
their analysis of a patient's possible diagnoses. A sample of the new
patient note is available for review.
格式如下
http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/practice-materials/patient-note/new-c
3。STEP 3 的变化会在二月中旬发生
A。 MCQ 的变化(MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION)
将遵循STEP 的CK的改变，加入ABSTRACT 的多项连题 和 药物广告题，
考题数目从480 减少到 474
以下是原文
”Changes to Step 3 MCQs
Items with an associated drug ad or abstract will be introduced into the MCQ section of the USMLE Step 3 examination beginning in mid-February 2012. Each drug ad or abstract will appear as a 2- or 3- item set*; examinees will see no more than 5 of these item sets in their examination. A description of the purpose of these new item formats is provided in the November 2011 Comprehensive Review of USMLE update.
Introduction of these formats has resulted in the following changes to the structure of the MCQ portion of the Step 3 examination:
• Because item sets with an associated drug ad or abstract may require more time to answer than other multiple-choice items, exam blocks that include an abstract or drug ad item set will contain fewer items. A screen will appear at the beginning of a block alerting examinees if a block includes a drug ad or abstract item set so that examinees can monitor their time accordingly.
• The tutorial provided in Prometric centers on exam day at the beginning of the Step 3 exam has fewer screens and less detailed information than the tutorial available as part of the Step 3 practice materials on the USMLE website. In the exam-day tutorial, the screens describing some of the navigation features of the test delivery software have been consolidated into fewer screens. In advance of testing, examinees should review the longer tutorial available in the Step 3 practice materials.
* An “item set” is a drug ad or abstract and the two or three questions that accompany it.
Updated Step 3 practice materials have been posted to the USMLE website. Instructions for practicing with these new item formats are provided in the tutorial.
B。 CCS的变化
CASES 数目增多，每个CASE时间减少。原来是9个CASES， 每个25 分钟
改变之后增至12 个CASES， 20分钟和10分钟的。原文如下
The following changes to the structure of the CCS portion of the Step 3 examination will be introduced beginning in mid-February 2012:
• The CCS portion of the Step 3 exam, administered on the second day of testing, currently includes nine 25-minute cases. Examinees who test using the updated materials will see twelve cases: a combination of 20-minute cases and 10-minute cases; 25-minute cases will be eliminated.
• To help examinees manage their time, the Start Case screen has been updated to clearly indicate the allotted time for each case. In addition, the maximum allotted case time is displayed at the top of the screen during each case.
• In the current version of the software, when ordering a physical examination (PE) for a patient in a case, examinees can order a “Complete PE” or they can select individual physical examination components. The “complete PE” option will no longer be available in the updated version. For a physical examination, examinees will select the desired individual components; multiple components can be selected at one time.
Updated Step 3 practice materials have been posted. The updated materials contain both 20-minute and 10-minute cases. Examinees who will test during the transition period should practice with both sets of CCS practice materials
C。 STEP 3 出分时间将在这段时间受影响。
二月中旬至五月上旬的绝大部分考生，成绩会晚出，出成绩在06/06/12。
原文如下
•The number of MCQs will decrease from 480 items to 474 items.
•The number of CCS cases will increase from 9 cases to 12 cases
Although the transition will occur quickly at many test centers, there may be some locations where the transition takes slightly longer. The transition period will likely last approximately 4 weeks. Please note that:
•Scores on both sets of forms will be comparable.
•The length of the examination day will remain unchanged
For additional information about these changes, see Changes to Step 3 examinations.
Because of the changes, as well as routine modifications to the test item pool, there will be a delay in score reporting for most Step 3 examinations administered from mid-February 2012 through early May 2012. The target date for reporting Step 3 scores for most examinees testing during that interval will be Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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a***n
发帖数: 428 | 2 情况随时在变，还是应该抓紧时间，成绩落袋为安啊。 |
s******5
发帖数: 109 | 3 Thanks for the important information, Emma.
Happy Holidays!
than
【在 e****0 的大作中提到】
: 最近看到USMLE在各部考试都在进行结构的变化，很多考友因为工作繁忙，无瑕顾及，
: 我现在把我知道的情况汇总一下，仅供参考。以便考友做出相应调整。
: 我漏掉的地方，请大家补充，谢谢。
: 1。 众所周知，STEP 1 自今年3-4 月改题后，提干明显加长，更偏向临床思惟。
: 2。 STEP 2CK
: 在统计方面和试题数目方面做了变动，加入ABSTRACT 的多项连题 和 药物广告题
: 以下是官方原文。
: “Items with an associated drug ad or abstract will be introduced into
: the USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in August 2011. Each drug ad or
: abstract will appear as a 2- or 3-item set*; examinees will see no more than
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m******r
发帖数: 1904 | |
S**********e
发帖数: 1325 | 5 好姑娘，大过节的，这么高技术含量，辛苦你啦！
感觉我这姐姐又杀回来了，实在是后面同学的福气啊！ |
e****0
发帖数: 678 | 6 不辛苦，哈哈，不辛苦。
知道点啥就得告诉大家伙，共同进步，共同进步，呵呵
【在 S**********e 的大作中提到】
: 好姑娘，大过节的，这么高技术含量，辛苦你啦！
: 感觉我这姐姐又杀回来了，实在是后面同学的福气啊！
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b******a
发帖数: 704 | 7 纠结啊。 一想报名考试，他就改题型。。。
【在 e****0 的大作中提到】
: 不辛苦，哈哈，不辛苦。
: 知道点啥就得告诉大家伙，共同进步，共同进步，呵呵
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e****0
发帖数: 678 | 8 我更惨，惨透了。每次考试全赶上它改题。。。。
【在 b******a 的大作中提到】
: 纠结啊。 一想报名考试，他就改题型。。。
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b******a
发帖数: 704 | 9 握手，握手。 二月中旬真是一个模糊的概念， 让人心惊眼皮跳的。
【在 e****0 的大作中提到】
: 我更惨，惨透了。每次考试全赶上它改题。。。。
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e****0
发帖数: 678 | 10 同握，同握，真是步步惊心， 步步又惊心啊！！就算吴四爷也会一筹莫展，我猜。。
。。。
【在 b******a 的大作中提到】
: 握手，握手。 二月中旬真是一个模糊的概念， 让人心惊眼皮跳的。
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a******3
发帖数: 1017 | |
S**********e
发帖数: 1325 | 12 呃，好像我也惨了。
我脑子被驴踢了！刚才光看热闹了。。。 |
a****5
发帖数: 14 | |
s********o
发帖数: 3319 | 14 谢谢emma，这回我要争取2月中以前考了 LOL
than
【在 e****0 的大作中提到】
: 最近看到USMLE在各部考试都在进行结构的变化，很多考友因为工作繁忙，无瑕顾及，
: 我现在把我知道的情况汇总一下，仅供参考。以便考友做出相应调整。
: 我漏掉的地方，请大家补充，谢谢。
: 1。 众所周知，STEP 1 自今年3-4 月改题后，提干明显加长，更偏向临床思惟。
: 2。 STEP 2CK
: 在统计方面和试题数目方面做了变动，加入ABSTRACT 的多项连题 和 药物广告题
: 以下是官方原文。
: “Items with an associated drug ad or abstract will be introduced into
: the USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in August 2011. Each drug ad or
: abstract will appear as a 2- or 3-item set*; examinees will see no more than
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d****y
发帖数: 2180 | |
b*****l
发帖数: 8603 | |
g*******n
发帖数: 319 | |
n*****n
发帖数: 119 | 18 多谢总结，很有用哦
不知道这个abstract和drug ad感觉会怎么样... |
D********r
发帖数: 119 | |
t*********n
发帖数: 240 | |
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s*h
发帖数: 1538 | 21 过来给emma捧捧场，顺便聊一点变化。
than
【在 e****0 的大作中提到】
: 最近看到USMLE在各部考试都在进行结构的变化，很多考友因为工作繁忙，无瑕顾及，
: 我现在把我知道的情况汇总一下，仅供参考。以便考友做出相应调整。
: 我漏掉的地方，请大家补充，谢谢。
: 1。 众所周知，STEP 1 自今年3-4 月改题后，提干明显加长，更偏向临床思惟。
: 2。 STEP 2CK
: 在统计方面和试题数目方面做了变动，加入ABSTRACT 的多项连题 和 药物广告题
: 以下是官方原文。
: “Items with an associated drug ad or abstract will be introduced into
: the USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in August 2011. Each drug ad or
: abstract will appear as a 2- or 3-item set*; examinees will see no more than
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s*h
发帖数: 1538 | 22 最近ECFMG有一些变化，考试嘛，目的就是把人区分出来，区分度和稳定性是设计考试
模式最重要的东西。
第一个，区分度。以前的两位数，区分度太低。美国考生的成绩相对较高，现在即使是
三位数分数，效果也在下降。比如,2010年UMDNJ的美国毕业生Step1平均分是231，
WUSTL的更高，是238分。在这样情况下，沿用两位数根本没有效果（老标准228以上即
为99，根本无法区分），所以废除两位分数，改用percentile是必须的。现在已经在改
了。另一个增加区分度的方法就是改题型，加难度。现在Step考试的题干越来越长，就
是加难度的表现。因为考试要点是有限的，再加难度也不能无限制的增加考点，毕竟还
有稳定性的考虑。 |
s*h
发帖数: 1538 | |
i**********d
发帖数: 853 | 24 万分感谢emma，真是少有的又能干、又聪明、又热心的高手。 |
p********t
发帖数: 411 | |
