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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NBME® Self-Assessments

Updated March 24, 2021

When will updated Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments (CBSSAs) become


available for purchase?
As of March 24, 2021, six updated Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments, designated by
form numbers 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, became available for purchase on MyNBMESM Examinee
Portal.

Can I still purchase Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments (CBSSAs) forms 18, 20,
21, 22, 23 and 24?
As of the morning of March 24, 2021, six Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments,
designated by form numbers 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, have been removed from MyNBME Examinee
Portal; they are no longer available for purchase.

How long will I be able to access Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment forms 18, 20,
21, 22, 23 and 24 that I have purchased?
You will have 90 days from the date of purchase to launch and complete the self-assessment. For
example, if you purchased one of these forms on March 23, 2021 you will be able to access your
assessment until June 21, 2021 to launch and complete the self-assessment.

I already purchased form(s) 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, and/or 24. Can I switch to an updated form (i.e.
25, 26, 27, 28, 29 or 30)?
Yes, you may change the form yourself once the updated forms are available on MyNBME Examinee
Portal if you have not yet started the self-assessment. If you would like to change the form and / or
pacing, take the following steps:

• On the My Exams page, click on the Registration ID associated with the exam
• Click the Update Your Form or Pacing Here button
• Select the desired Form and / or Pacing
• Click Next. Click Finish

If you do not see the option to change the form or pacing for the self-assessment on the Registration
screen, you most likely either started your self-assessment or used a voucher provided by your
medical school that is form-specific.

Will the updated Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments (CBSSAs) include answer
explanations?
Yes, the Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments released on March 24, 2021 (forms 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, and 30) include answer explanations for both correct and incorrect answer choices.

Will the cost of the Comprehensive Self-Assessments increase as a result of adding answer
explanations?
No, the cost of the self-assessments will not increase at this time. Comprehensive Basic Science,
Comprehensive Clinical Science and Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Self-Assessments cost $60
each, while the Clinical Mastery Series Self-Assessments cost $20 each.
How do I access the answer explanations?
You can view the answer explanations immediately after you complete your self-assessment. If you
exit the assessment, you can log on to the MyNBME Examinee Portal and view the answer
explanations in the interactive score report by clicking View Your Results Interactively. Regardless of
whether you choose to review the answer explanations immediately following the self-assessment or
later by logging onto the MyNBME Examinee Portal, there are 2 options.

1. Review All Items - This will allow you to review the question, option set, your answer
selection and answer explanations for each question in the order in which it was seen on the
self-assessment.
2. Review Incorrect Items - This option will allow you to only review answer explanations for the
items that you got wrong.

How long will I be able to view answer explanations after I complete my self-assessment?
You will have access to your interactive score report (where you can view answer explanations after
you exit the self-assessment) for 2 years from the purchase date.

Were answer explanations added to Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments forms


18, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 before they retired?
No, answer explanations were not added to them.

Which Self-Assessments have answer explanations?


Currently, the following NBME Self-Assessments have answer explanations for incorrect and correct
answer choices:

• Medicine Self-Assessments (forms 3, 4, 5, and 6)


• Surgery Self-Assessments (forms 3, 4, 5, and 6)
• Pediatrics Self- Assessments (forms 3, 4, 5, and 6)
• Clinical Neurology Self-Assessments (forms 3, 4, 5, and 6)
• Ob/Gyn Self-Assessments (forms 3, 4, 5, and 6)
• Psychiatry Self-Assessments (forms 3, 4, and 5)
• Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Self-Assessment
• Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments (forms 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30)
released March 24, 2021
• Family Medicine Self-Assessments - coming Spring 2021
• Emergency Medicine Self-Assessments - coming Spring 2021
• Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessments - coming Summer 2021

Are the updated Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments be aligned to the United
States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 1 Content Distribution changes
announced in 2020?
Yes, the updated Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments released on March 24, 2021
feature new questions on communication skills to align with Step 1 content distribution changes.
Beginning in October 2020, Step 1 increased the number of items assessing communication skills.

For more information about the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK content distribution changes, you can
visit the USMLE.org website: https://covid.usmle.org/announcements/step-1-and-step-2-clinical-
knowledge-ck-content-distribution-changes.
Will there be changes to the Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment score reports?
No, the score reports for the Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments released on March 24,
2021 will remain the same. You can view a sample CBSSA score report on the NBME.org website
https://www.nbme.org/assessment-products/assess-learn/self-assessment-services by clicking on the
Resources tab and looking under the heading “Sample Performance Feedback Reports.”

Is there repeated content on the updated Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments that
were released on March 24, 2021?
Yes, approximately 20% of the questions were previously used on CBSSA forms 18, 20, 21, 22, 23,
and 24.

Which of the updated forms should I take?


The updated forms were all built based on the same content and statistical specifications and are
interchangeable. No form is better than another form.

Are there resources available with examples of the updated content?


Yes, USMLE has provided updated practice materials for Step 1 on the USMLE.org website.
https://www.usmle.org/pdfs/step-1/samples_step1.pdf

Where can I view the Webinar that was held on March 2, 2021?
You can watch the recorded webinar here.

Have questions or other feedback about NBME® Self-Assessments?

E-mail us at [email protected]. Or, you can message us on


Twitter @NBMENow or Facebook @NBME.org.

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