Student Study Habits, Concerns, and Stress Following COMLEX® Level 1 Shift to Pass/Fail
Osteopathic medical students share perspectives on this exam change, what they need to support their studies, and thoughts on AI’s role in the future.
In May 2022, the COMLEX® Level 1 reporting model shifted from a three-digit score to a pass/fail format to help osteopathic medical students better manage exam stress and anxiety over residency matches. Has this changed the way students study and approach exam prep?
To better understand the impact of this new reporting format, TrueLearn surveyed more than 600 medical students, ranging from first-year to fourth-year. Their responses surfaced interesting insights that answer questions like:
Download and learn:
- How has the Level 1 shift to pass/fail influenced their study habits?
- Are pass rates or pass/fail causing any stress?
- What COMLEX®-related concerns do students have?
- How do students feel educators can best support them?
- What do students need to augment their learning and exam preparation?
- How are students utilizing AI for learning and exam prep?
To get answers to these questions, download the full report now.
The TrueLearn solution for osteopathic medical schools leverages proven learning strategies and data analytics to deliver high-quality content— mapped to each program’s unique curriculum—and actionable insights to elevate teaching, learning, and COMLEX® preparation.
*COMLEX-USA® Level 1 and Level 2 CE are trademarks of National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners® (NBOME®). This content is not endorsed or approved by NBOME.
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