Bridging the Curriculum Gap

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Marissa Zhu, Director of Assessment at Wayne State University School of Medicine, to discuss the evolving challenges of preparing medical students for the USMLE Step 1 exam. With pass rates declining since the shift to pass/fail scoring, Dr. Zhu shares insights into how AI-powered tools like Stepwise can help bridge the gap between faculty-authored resources and third-party study materials. Tune in to learn how thoughtful integration of technology and human validation can improve educational outcomes and restore student confidence in formal medical curricula.