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So, you did it. You took your boards. The culmination of years of training, anxiety, and borderline monastic discipline. And now…nothing. No more Qbanks. No more 5 a.m. flashcards. No more waking up in a cold sweat trying to remember which cranial nerve innervates the superior oblique (it’s IV, by the way). And yet, here 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…

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post sharing that I didn’t match into residency the first time. After a year of difficult soul searching, research, and self-improvement, I finally reached my goal of starting a general surgery residency program. Today, I’m in my fourth month of surgical residency and I want to share 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…

If you’re a medical student or resident, you’ve probably heard about the In-Training Exam (ITE). Some residents anxiously await their scores, wondering whether their performance could impact their future career. Others dismiss it as just another standardized test.  In this post, we’ll answer a common question that residents have: does your ITE score matter? We’ll read more…

Who needs a Step 3 study plan? As the old saying goes, “Two months for Step 1, two weeks for Step 2 CK, and a number 2 pencil for Step 3,” right?  Not exactly. First of all, you cannot bring your own pencils into the testing facility. Nor would you need them. And more importantly, read more…

Who has time to practice CCS cases? When it comes to Step 3, it turns out that in between the 80-hour work weeks and general adjustments to life as an intern, you’re expected to find the time to study for not just one, but two days of the USMLE. And while this is finally the read more…

As you adapt to being an intern, it’s easy to push Step 3 out of your mind. Some residencies don’t require you to take it until your third year, which can be tempting, but not the best idea! Your upper-level residents will tell you, “Don’t worry about it. No one cares about Step 3, and read more…

If you failed Step 3, you’re probably a bit stunned. How on earth did this happen? After so many years of studying and so many exams passed, you cannot fathom how this is the exam that became the biggest obstacle. Well let me assure you, you’re not alone. Many people before you have failed Step 3, especially after read more…

Intern year of residency is a period of adjustment, to say the least. There’s a lot to learn about not just the specialty you’ve chosen, but where you’ll be working, the people you’ll be working with, and how to maintain a work-life balance. It’s no wonder many doctors about to begin residency are excited, but read more…

When it comes to finding a job you love, there’s no straightforward path to happiness. As a mentor once said to me, “My path to my current role was nonlinear, but ultimately, I was able to create a life for myself as a physician that I love.” I felt that this statement nicely summarized what read more…

This article is going to show two very easy ways to help increase your ABFM Certification score by 100 points. We already know that pass rates for the ABFM exam hover around 90% for all test-takers. And we know that superior test-taking skills alone are not sufficient to pass the exam. While there is no magic pill or wand to achieve this, these two techniques are the most useful, easy to implement and only requires a little of your time. This means anyone can take advantage of them. The first tactic is to use a system over a couple of months to identify what you don’t know. Sounds easy, right? The key is to go through a curriculum and identify what you don’t know – not what you are weak at – but what you don’t know. The second strategy is to take advantage of human error. Tests are written by humans, of course, and humans make errors. This article will show you 5 very easy techniques to narrow down an answer choice to either the correct answer or to a 50/50 probability – even without knowing anything about the topic. By combining these two strategies, you’ll be able to increase your ABFM certification score by 100 points – which could be the difference between passing or failing. Let’s get started.

There are so many tactics you can use when preparing to take a standardized exam such as an In-Training Exam (ITE) or Certification Exam. But there is one I found to be the most useful.

Each year during your pediatrics residency, you’ll take the pediatric in-training exam (ITE). This gauges your preparedness to take the pediatric board exam. The pediatric ITE allows you to see how you’re doing compared to national peer groups, so it can be an invaluable tool to tailor and guide your studying as a resident. Furthermore, read more…

Time flies, it seems, and you’ve made it to the last year of your family medicine residency! With less than a year before your graduation, this is your chance to learn as much as you can under supervision before entering the world as an attending physician. Take advantage of these tips to ensure a successful read more…

In medicine, the pursuit of knowledge does not end once you graduate from residency or fellowship. After all, in order to provide optimized patient care, physicians must be lifelong learners! In this post, we will answer the top questions about continuing medical education (CME) and requirements for family medicine physicians.  1. What is CME and read more…

Google your name.  …seriously, do it right now. Do you like what you see? In today’s internet age, it definitely behooves a physician to have an online presence. But what exactly does this mean, and how can you make sure to present yourself in a professional way? Here’s what you need to know about doctor social media read more…

With about one in 4 medical school students attending an osteopathic medical school in 2025, a growing need for specialized DO content has emerged in medical education. Meet Rosh Review’s Qbank designed for DO students and residents: the Osteopathic Principles & Practice (OPP) Qbank. Authored and peer-reviewed by osteopathic physicians, this Qbank encompasses all you read more…

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification exam is a rigorous assessment that plays a pivotal role in certifying physicians in the field of family medicine. This comprehensive examination evaluates the knowledge, skills, and competence of aspiring family medicine practitioners, ensuring they meet the required standards set by the ABFM. The exam is designed read more…