“Irregular Behavior”: USMLE Step Exams

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Taking the USMLE step exams is an intense and stressful experience.

Adding to this stress, sometimes, a small, inadvertent violation of the rules can leave you facing an accusation of "irregular behavior," holding up your test results and your medical school graduation, licensing, or matching for a residency by many months.

Something as innocent as using a cell phone anywhere at the exam center, talking with another test taker in the restroom or making a stray mark on the exam paper can
leave you with an accusation of "irregular behavior".

In the end, the event may be deemed insignificant, and you may be found to have done nothing wrong. but you should not take any chances.

As soon as an accusation like this surfaces, call an attorney who is experienced in defending against USMLE and ECFMG investigations of "irregular behavior."

Call The Health Law Firm.

If the accusations include cheating, fraud, requesting or sharing actual test information, the event will be considered significant. You will be notified in writing, so
have an attorney from The Health Law Firm help you with your explanation and response.

You will usually be given the right to request an in person hearing in front of the Committee For Individual Review or CIR appointed by the USMLE to hear and
decide such cases. There are a number of steps you need to take to make sure your rights are protected. The lawyers at The Health Law Firm will guide you through that critical process.

Finally, if a hearing is scheduled for you before the CIR, you want to be well prepared in advance and you want an experienced attorney by your side at the hearing. The
Health Law Firm pledges to stand by you every step of the way.

If you have had an issue while taking the USMLE, don't wait. Contact The Health Law Firm today or visit thehealthlawfirm.com.