Ready or Not, It’s Irregular Behavior Season Once Again…
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Every year, our firm receives calls from panicked medical students and residents about a recent letter they have received, alleging irregular behavior on standardized medical examinations. This letter may come from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), […]
Students Graduating Medical School in Three Years
By Danielle M. Murray, J.D. To combat the nationwide shortage of primary care physicians and the increase in student debt, several medical schools around the country are offering the chance for students to finish school in three years, instead of four. According to a number of news articles, these programs are geared specifically toward medical […]
Tips for Medical Students and Medical Residents Accused of Irregular Behavior on the USMLE
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We frequently receive calls for consultations from students who receive a letter from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) accusing the medical student or medical resident of “Irregular Behavior” on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). […]
Medical Students and Residents Must Fight Allegations of “Irregular Behavior” on the USMLE Step Exams
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I am constantly taking calls from medical students and residents (or future residents) relating to allegations brought against them of “irregular behavior” in connection with the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) exams. Although the term “irregular behavior” […]
Use Caution in USMLE Step Exam Preparation
By Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Bulletin of Information outlines several examples of conduct that is deemed to be irregular behavior. On February 27, 2014, the USMLE posted […]
Ready or Not, It’s Irregular Behavior Season…
By Lenis L. Archer, J.D., M.P.H., The Health Law Firm Every year at regular intervals, our firm receives calls from panicked medical students and residents about a recent letter they have received, alleging irregular behavior. This letter may come from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), or […]
Chinese Nationals Indicted in Alleged U.S. Test-Taking Scheme
By George F. Indest, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Fifteen Chinese citizens living in the United States reportedly conspired to take college entrance exams for others so they could obtain student visas, according to the Associated Press. The frauds allegedly took standardized exams including the Scholastic Aptitude Test […]