Investigating Critical Disparities in USMLE Step 1 Resources: Myocardial Infarction Symptoms in Women

The findings reveal a gap in medical education. USMLE Step 1 resources do not address the unique presentation of MI in women. This oversight may affect students' ability to recognize MI symptoms in clinical practice. Medical curricula and licensing exams should include this topic to better prepare students. Improving education on biologic sex-specific symptoms can lead to better care and outcomes for women with CHD.

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PRiMER
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2025-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.22454/primer.2025.856977
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2
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Sex and Gender in Healthcare
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Investigating Critical Disparities in USMLE Step 1 Resources: Myocardial Infarction Symptoms in Women

Nishtha Sareen, Avery H. Mendelson, Mahfujul Z. Haque
2 citations
PRiMER
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
3.76
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Investigating Critical Disparities in USMLE Step 1 Resources: Myocardial Infarction Symptoms in Women

Nishtha Sareen, Avery H. Mendelson, Mahfujul Z. Haque
article en
2 citations

Abstract

The findings reveal a gap in medical education. USMLE Step 1 resources do not address the unique presentation of MI in women. This oversight may affect students' ability to recognize MI symptoms in clinical practice. Medical curricula and licensing exams should include this topic to better prepare students. Improving education on biologic sex-specific symptoms can lead to better care and outcomes for women with CHD.

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Ascension (US), Ascension Providence Hospital (US), Michigan State University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Sex and Gender in Healthcare
3.76
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