OB/GYN

Searching for non clinical physician jobs? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a fresh-faced healthcare professional exploring your options or a medical veteran eager for change, you’re one of the countless physicians who may be interested in working outside the clinic. And we have some great news for you! From education to consulting, there are a read more…

Are you thinking about switching specialties during residency? If so, you’re not alone. Choosing a specialty in medical school isn’t easy. You’re required to make a career-long decision from a series of brief rotations, each spanning a couple of weeks to months and then hope you made the right choice. Most of the time, this read more…

Fellowship is an exciting next step in your training after residency. Not everyone needs to do a fellowship (and many people don’t), but the advantage of further subspecialty training is the additional expertise that will set you apart from your colleagues. In this article, we’ll explain the different types of fellowships, how to apply to read more…

You spend countless hours working through your Qbank to prep for your next big exam. As you read through questions, perhaps you’ve wondered how they were created. Who writes the content? How do they come up with the topics and scenarios? How do we ensure that information is up to date with the most current read more…

If you’re headed into your OB/GYN intern year, it’s common to feel nervous or overwhelmed with the transition to residency. Here are some words of advice that I wish I knew before starting my own OB/GYN intern year, and some tips to help set you up for success! I vividly recall the night before my read more…

Even though it might feel like you just took your CREOG exam, you’ll have to start thinking about studying again before you know it. In the months after I took my first CREOG during the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a lot of free time to reflect on best studying practices (thanks to stay-at-home orders and read more…

Applying to residency is an important and exciting milestone in your medical school journey! It represents the culmination of your educational experience as you start the transition from student to physician and begin the process of securing your dream residency program.  You understandably may have questions about this process, including one on the minds of read more…

Over the past three years, programs have transitioned to using more virtual-based learning platforms, either in combination with or in place of face-to-face instruction. As self-directed learning becomes more common, programs are looking for creative ways to use these learning platforms and keep residents engaged. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are read more…

Yay! You’re officially an OB/GYN resident! You aced Step 1. You crushed Step 2. Now that you’re finally in residency, that means no more tests ever again, right? Well… not exactly. Every year in January, all OB/GYN residents take the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) in-service examination. Your residency program will read more…

Have you ever wondered how the writers of standardized exams come up with test questions? What makes a good test question?  Writing effective test questions is at the heart of our work at Rosh Review by Blueprint Test Prep. We hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to creating high-yield content, ensuring that read more…

I remember the feeling of graduating pediatric residency very well. At first, I felt exuberance and excitement! I had finally completed this monumental (not to mention, expensive) task that had been my life’s mission for many, many years. There was also a feeling of gratitude for making it this far and for the privilege of read more…

If you have recently signed up for a Rosh Review free trial, congratulations on taking the first step towards achieving your exam preparation goals! Our Qbanks are written with love and are specifically tailored to help you pass your medical boards with flying colors. With comprehensive and up-to-date content, Rosh Qbanks ensure that you are read more…

“Imposter syndrome” is a psychological phenomenon in which people doubt their own abilities, feel they don’t deserve to be where they are in life, and fear they will be exposed as fraud. The beginning of the academic year can heighten these anxieties among medical trainees as they climb the next rung on the ladder, taking read more…

No matter which exam you’re preparing for during residency, medical school, or PA school, flashcards can be a valuable tool when it comes to preparing for medical board exams, especially while balancing other responsibilities. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the benefits of using flashcards, provide tips for how to incorporate them into your board read more…

Trying to write about the “typical” day for an OB/GYN resident is nearly impossible, since they are all vastly different—that’s probably one of the reasons you chose to be an OB/GYN! But, that said, there are some things you can expect to do on a given day. And in this post, I’m going to paint read more…

This article covers two easy strategies to help increase your likelihood of passing the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Exam and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Qualifying Exam. These two techniques are useful, easy to implement, and only require a little of your time. The first strategy is read more…

As a resident, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future of medicine by teaching medical students. Not only is it a chance to pass on your knowledge, but it also allows you to refine your own skills as a clinician. As the saying goes, “SODOTO: See one, do one, teach one.” If you read more…

As an MD, your continuing education is of paramount importance. By reading journal articles, networking with colleagues, and seeing how things are done at different places, your skill set widens, new knowledge gets put into practice, and as a result, you have better patient outcomes. To illustrate the importance of lifelong learning, I’m going to read more…

As an anesthesiologist, I treat many patients with hypotension. Sometimes, it’s my fault, but in those cases, it’s expected and correctable with the right medication. Of course, outside of the OR, the workup of hypotension, whether chronic or acute, can present more of a problem. In those cases, the question becomes why is the patient read more…

As a practicing or aspiring physician in a clinical setting, you understand the important role that medical consultations play in the everyday responsibilities of your job. Understanding how to manage a consultation and effectively communicate information can make all the difference. Let’s carefully break down a theoretical case study to master what it means to read more…