Cheated out of the American Dream
Kathmandu, Feb. 8 -- The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a test that those who want to practice medicine in America have to pass. A growing number of Nepalis have been taking the test to emigrate to the US.
Last week, USMLE invalidated test results of some 800 Nepali doctors because of 'unusual score patterns or variations'.
'The USMLE program has identified a pattern of anomalous exam performance associated with Nepal, which challenges the validity of test results for a group of examinees,' its statement said.
Essentially, USMLE was accusing Nepali doctors of having prior knowledge of questions. This sparked outrage among Nepalis in the United States who say it tainted the country's image, and besides there is...
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