To the Editor: Holistic Assessment of Research Accolades in Medical Trainees

To the Editor: Holistic Assessment of Research Accolades in Medical Trainees

“…evoked our interest. 1 The authors describe the potential benefits of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 transitioning to a pass/fail examination for students underrepresented in medicine (UiM). No longer relying on an applicant's USMLE Step 1 score for screening purposes may emphasize holistic review of their residency application; however, the authors comment on the potential for other traditional metrics (ie, a 3-digit USMLE Step 2 score or number of authored publications) to take the place of a pass/fail USMLE Step 1 examination.…”