A federal judge has rejected a plea to restore the scores of 832 medical graduates from Nepal suspected of cheating on the US Medical Licensing Exam. The judge cited public safety as the main concern, stating that allowing potentially unqualified individuals to practice medicine would be dangerous. The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) found suspicious patterns in test scores from a center in Nepal, including high scores and similarities in incorrect answers. The NBME defended its decision to invalidate the scores, stating it was necessary to prevent harm in the medical field. The judge denied the plaintiff’s motion to certify a class action lawsuit.
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Judge Won’t Overturn Invalidated USMLE Scores
