{"id":9353,"date":"2020-05-13T15:28:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T15:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/?p=9353"},"modified":"2023-01-03T09:15:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T09:15:03","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-the-abog-qualifying-exam-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-abog-qualifying-exam-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for the ABOG Qualifying Exam in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected board exams across many specialties, with some being postponed or canceled due to health concerns and testing center closures. Here is the pertinent information about the ABOG Qualifying (written) Exam and how to prepare for it during COVID-19.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the ABOG Qualifying Exam in 2020?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>As of May 15, 2020, the Specialty Qualifying Exam and Subspecialty Exam have been rescheduled for July 16, 2020. Testing centers have enacted protocols in light of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates have the option of taking the 2021 exam without an additional fee. For more information, see these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abog.org\/about-abog\/faqs\/faqs-for-qe-exams-and-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\">ABOG COVID-19 updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time does the ABOG written exam take?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kinds of questions are on the ABOG Qualifying Exam?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that cover approximately 30% obstetrics, 30% gynecology, 30% office practice and women\u2019s health, and 10% cross content. The number of questions varies each year. See the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abog.org\/docs\/default-source\/bulletins\/2020\/2020-specialty-qualifying-exam-topics.pdf?sfvrsn=d27d62d5_0\" target=\"_blank\">ABOG Qualifying Exam blueprint<\/a> for a list of topics within these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the ABOG written exam pass rate?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, the total <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abog.org\/specialty-certification\/qualifying-exam\/exam-pass-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pass rate<\/a> was 86% and the pass rate for first-time test takers was 91%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best way to study for the ABOG Qualifying Exam?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re a question bank company, so of course we think Qbanks are the best way to review for the written exam. They\u2019re effective and, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/specialties\/ob-gyn\/how-to-select-the-best-ob-gyn-board-review-qbank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">if you use the right one<\/a>, it will cover all the topics you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our favorite study tips is to figure out your \u201cunknown unknowns.\u201d Simply put, this means you should determine what you don\u2019t know. Here\u2019s how to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answer a question from a Qbank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you answer incorrectly, read the explanation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take notes about why the correct answer is correct, and make sure to take notes on anything in the explanation that you didn\u2019t already know<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do this for every question you answer incorrectly, and if you regularly review your notes and add information to topics as you do more questions, you\u2019ll eventually determine your unknown unknowns. In return, you\u2019ll uncover most of your blind spots that questions on the board exam can ask about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed explanation of this process (plus other tips), read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-your-creog-exam-or-abog-qualifying-exam-score\/\">how to increase your OB\/GYN Qualifying Exam score<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roshreview.com\/ob-gyn\/creog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CREOG<\/a> exam? Explore our study materials from Rosh Review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected board exams across many specialties, with some being postponed or canceled due to health concerns and testing center closures. Here is the pertinent information about the ABOG Qualifying (written) Exam and how to prepare for it during COVID-19. 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