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), the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). No matter the organization, if you receive a letter alleging irregular behavior, it will typically say the following:
A bulletin or policy related to the exam stating that Irregular Behavior is not permitted.
The facts alleging irregular behavior in this case.
You have an opportunity to […]