Study Strategies

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. When is the ABOG Qualifying Exam in 2020? As of May read more…

ABEM is now offering the emergency medicine recertification (ConCert™) exam in an online, open-book format. Review this list of the best resources available to use from home: UpToDate Massive database Relatively easy to navigate Free if you have access through your institution EM:RAP CorePendium Emergency medicine focused Covers a broad range of topics Topic information read more…

As an emergency medicine physician who sat for two ABEM Certification Exams, I am excited to see that ABEM has made the ConCert Exam online and open book amid coronavirus (COVID-19). Nonetheless, being able to access resources while taking the exam may not be any easier or lead to a higher score than taking the exam read more…

This unprecedented time in history is also an unprecedented time in your education as a resident. I took my first CREOG exam just a few months ago and although the world has changed a lot since then, I also know that once it goes back to normal, I’ll have to start thinking about studying again. read more…

I did not use Rosh Review to help study for the ABIM board exam, but I wish I did. To be honest, the ABIM exam is not especially difficult when compared to the gauntlet of USMLE or COMLEX exams a physician must take. MKSAP and adequate internal medicine training during residency are probably enough for read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. Psychiatry residencies need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are asking similar questions: How do I deliver read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. Pediatric residencies need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are asking similar questions: How do I deliver read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. OB/GYN residencies need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are asking similar questions: How do I deliver read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. Physician assistant programs need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors and faculty are asking similar questions: How do I deliver conferences online? Where do read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. Emergency medicine residencies need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are asking similar questions: How do I read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. Family medicine residencies need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are asking similar questions: How do I read more…

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” – Seneca As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, campuses are suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction. Nurse practitioner programs need to quickly adapt to distance learning in a short time span. Program directors are asking similar questions: How do I deliver conferences online? Where do I find read more…