Equality in Examinations

AMNews: February 27, 2006. Lettor to the Editor, ECFMG: U.S. has a rigorous system to assess physicians seeking licensure.

AMNews: July 7, 2003. AMA against NBME's clinical skills test
The Association tells the National Board of Medical Examiners not to go forward with mandatory exam for medical students.

AMNews: May 5, 2003. IOM considers licensing, medical education reforms
A call to assess clinical skills grates on doctors.

AMNews: Jan. 6, 2003. Delegates oppose testing of clinical skills for licensure
Supporters of the NBME exam say a national standard is needed, but opponents say medical schools are better for skill assessment.

AMNews: Letters to the Editor - May 5, 2003
'Resident work-hour limits make sense' and IMG leader now supports CSA exam

AMNews: Nov. 25, 2002. Texas medical board wants physician competency testing ... American ...
The state medical association isn't sold on the idea, though, so the two groups are trying to reach agreement before the Legislature meets.

AMNews: Sept. 2, 2002. Pilot project on clinical skills testing heads to Atlanta ...
The proposed licensing program got mixed reviews from medical students in Philadelphia , where testing has been completed.

AMNews: Jan. 21, 2002. NBME moves ahead with clinical exam plan
2004 is the target date for the start of testing of clinical skills by the National Board of Medical Examiners.

AMNews: Oct. 8, 2001. Skills test moving forward; pilot studies prove effective
An assessment test of medical students' clinical skills by the National Board of Medical Examiners is set to start in 2004, but cost and venues are ...

AMNews: March 26, 2001. Special licensing test still under fire in Fla.
Controversy has plagued the nation's only alternative exam for foreign-trained doctors to gain medical licensure in the United States .

AMNews: News in brief - Aug. 6, 2001
'Special medical licensing exam to be phased out in Florida ' and other items

AMNews: April 3, 2000. Most foreign-born doctors flunk Florida test -- again
After a special licensing exam was revised to make it easier for a small group of foreign-born doctors to pass, 91 percent failed the second try.

AMNews: July 12, 1999
Cost, location limits cause AMA to seek delay in skills test