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Predicting United States Medical Licensure Examination Step 2 clinical knowledge scores from previous academic indicators

The use of multiple academic indicators to identify students at risk of experiencing difficulty completing licensure requirements provides an opportunity to increase support services prior to high-stakes licensure examinations, including the United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) Step 2...

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Published in:Advances in medical education and practice 2017-01, Vol.8, p.385-391
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Medical schools
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Professional examinations
Science
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