NBME Retest Policy for Technical Issues
Authorizing Body: Curriculum Committee
Author: Office of Medical Education
Date Issued: May 26, 2021
Last Update:
Scope and Applicability:
This policy specifically applies to NBME exams administered within the M3 and M4 years of the Curriculum.
Rationale:
To provide a standardized process of review and approval of retesting in situations when technical issues arise during a NBME exam.
Guideline:
Students who experience a significant technical disruption during their NBME exam will be provided the opportunity for a retest under the following conditions
- Students notify the exam proctor/clerkship coordinator at the time of the issue or within 1 hour of completion of the exam.
- The results of the initial test will be invalidated and will not be used to calculate the final clerkship grade.
- Retesting will occur as soon as possible so long as it does not interfere with other mandatory curricular/clinical responsibility (ex. IDS/assembly day)
Definitions:
“Significant technical disruption” is defined as an interruption or delay in testing that lasts
greater than 10 minutes
Related Policies and Guidelines:
Satisfactory Academic Progress to Maintain Enrollment Eligibility
