For the Pediatric Board Exam, 2012 Might Be the Best Year Ever!
So the keyword is MIGHT, but I’m hopeful that it WILL be the best year to take the board exams in a very long time. The American Board of pediatrics has changed the way it grades and passes it’s test-takers. From now on, it seems that as long as you correctly answer at least 70-75% […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...Is PBR’S Board Prep Coaching Course Really Hitting 100%?
At 4 PM EST on 7/18/12, PBR’s Board Prep Coaching program went LIVE!https://www.pediatricsboardreview.com/coaching 20 slots were allotted by PBR’s Coach. 10 on 7/17 for PBR members and 10 on 7/18 for the general public. In total, 24 slots were somehow filled due to the massive demand and the course sold out within hours. People were frantic to learn how PBR’s Coaching Program can boost their chances ofpassing to > 90%! The […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...Could Your State REQUIRE Pediatric Board Certification To Practice?
So, what if you don’t pass the boards, and one day your state decides that it REQUIRES board certification to even practice??? According to this AMA article, it’s a real possibility: https://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/07/02/prl10702.htm The entire issue reminds me of the recent switch to a 100% EMR system at my hospital. TONS OF DOCTORS RETIRED! Were they scared? Embarrassed? Too proud to ask for help and training? Or just ready to go? Well, like the switch over to EMR systems, I believe
Click Here And Continue Reading...Does A Failed Pediatric Board Exam Mean You’re a Bad Pediatrician?
In my mind, the answer to the question to this question is a resounding NO! Have you heard that joke? “What do they call the guy who graduates at the bottom of his medschool class?” DOCTOR! But what if you fail the pediatric boards? Our profession involves many high-stress situations, but the reward is meant to come at the end of the journey. Happiness. Fulfillment. A sense of accomplishment. While I’m guessing that more than 95% of your fellow interns made it through residency, did you […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...How to Pass the Pediatric Boards – Your ROADMAP is here!
I can’t believe I’m releasing the entire Table of Contents, the actual PBR Roadmap To Success, and the Memory Aids Creation section. This is a deep view into the PBR content and system. * To get the ENTIRE Table of Contents just a click away… * And the PBR Roadmap to Success…
Click Here And Continue Reading...Should I Be Reading Pediatrics In Review?
Pediatrics In Review (PIR): A Valuable Tool, But Not for Everything If you’re a pediatrician, you’ve likely come across Pediatrics In Review (PIR) more than once. The resource is fantastic for staying current in clinical practice, but it’s not the best tool if your goal is to pass the board exams. As a pediatrician who […]
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