Shame in Medicine: 4. Pass/Fail

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Shame in Medicine: 4. Pass/Fail

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Oct 4, 2022

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On the path to medicine, we’re constantly taking tests: MCAT, shelf exams, step exams, boards, and more. What are these numbers good for? What are they not good for? What is the emotional impact of these tests, and their scores, on medical learners? Find show notes, discussion guide, transcript, and more at thenocturnists-shame.org.

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