Karina R. Clemmons

Researcher

UAMS

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-09

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3 h-index 10 pubs 27 cited

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Karina R. Clemmons conducts research focused on medical education and student performance. Her work investigates methods to enhance learning outcomes for medical students, particularly in preparation for standardized examinations such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1. She has explored the efficacy of different educational tools, comparing the impact of video lectures against question banks on student performance.

Clemmons also studies frameworks for supporting medical students who face academic challenges, emphasizing individualized interventions. Her research has touched upon student satisfaction with online educational modalities, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, through systematic reviews and meta-analyses. She has co-authored publications with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Jasna Vuk and Diane Jarrett.

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h-index: 3
Publications: 10
Citations: 27

Selected Publications

Contemporary Step 1 Predictive Methods Across 12 US MD-Granting Medical Schools (2026)

DOI OpenAlex
Educational Videos Versus Question Banks: Maximizing Medical Student Performance on the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Exam (2023)

11 citations DOI OpenAlex
One size doesn’t fit all: framework and resources for individualized interventions for struggling medical students (2021)

4 citations DOI OpenAlex