Dr. Vincenzo Finally Passed the Pediatric Boards!
Being the author of the PBR and interacting with so many pediatricians is really a blessing, but it also comes some heartache. I tend to have much more interaction with pediatricians that have failed the initial certification exam prior to finding PBR. Responding to all of those emails can be tiring, and often it’s just […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...Pediatric Board Exam Results – Pediatrics Board Review (PBR)
. Pediatric board exam results have varied over the years from the mid 70s to the high 80s due to changes in the ABP’s scoring. Higher pass rates are achieved through planning and structure. For me, I am SO glad that I had this year’s “results day” off. There was no warning at all; just […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...Improving In-Training Exam Scores: Tips #1 & 2 – Start Early & Work Smart!
Can You Really Improve ITE Scores? In the PBR article called “Can I Improve Pediatrics In-Training Exam Scores For Myself? Or For My Program?” I released survey results from recent test-takers who took their pediatric boards in October. Insufficient focus on early board preparation is a widespread problem in pediatric residency programs. While residents can […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...Can I Improve Pediatrics In-Training Exam Scores For Myself? Or For My Program?
Have you heard? The initial certification exam for the pediatric boards was LAST WEEK! I performed a survey afterwards because I wanted to know how well my Pediatrics Board Review (PBR) system prepared PBR members for the exam. I also wanted to know how to better prepare pediatricians and pediatric residents for the boards. THE […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...PBR 2012 Corrections and Clarifications
The 2012 PBR Corrections Are Here! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this 25 page booklet of corrections and clarifications to the PBR core study guide and the Q and A book. It’s being released just in time for the exam. I’ve been so pleased with everyone’s wonderful contributions that I’m making this available to […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...American Board of Pediatrics Exam Scoring Changes
I’ve received a tremendous number of questions about what the American Board of Pediatrics 2012 scoring changes might mean for this year’s exam. Are YOU Familiar With the Changes? Before we get into my thoughts, let’s recap the old scoring system and quickly go over the new scoring system. OLD AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS SCORING […]
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