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. It was clear that the lack of “early board-focused preparation during residency” is a prevalent theme across pediatric residency programs across the country. While residents can hope that their program will do a good job of preparing them for the boards, residents can’t really expect this unless there’s a proven track record within the institution for success on the boards.

Keeping that in mind, I’m now writing a series of articles about how residents can take matters into their own hands to increase their residency in-training exam scores and potentially their chances of passing the boards as well.

Let’s start with 2 very important questions. Then, I'll give you 2 very simple recommendations that could set you on the right path starting NOW towards studying for the pediatric in-service exam and ultimately PASSING the pediatric boards!

DO IN-TRAINING EXAM SCORES REALLY CORRELATE WITH BOARD PASS RATES?

According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, the answer is YES! The study revealed that 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 BEST PEDIATRICS BOARD REVIEW SYSTEM OUT THERE!

While I did get some great “feedback” on how I can make the PBR system even better, check out these stats:

• 100% of the respondents were happy to have found PBR.
• 0% said they wished they had used something else.

IMPROVING PREPARATION FOR THE PEDIATRIC BOARDS

Almost 50% of the respondents commented on how they wish they had the PBR available to them during their residency training. There was a ton of great discussion between the members of the PBR community and myself about how things could have been different, and should be different, when it comes to preparing for this brutal exam.

One of the most prevent themes was the lack of early Click Here And Continue Reading…

Is PBR’S Board Prep Coaching Course Really Hitting 100%?

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?

What is Pediatrics In Review?

Pediatrics In Review is a journal created by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It's also sometimes called Peds In Review. The primary purpose of the journal is to provide monthly articles to pediatricians. Pediatricians can then request Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit after completing the self-assessment. It is part of the PREP curriculum. Some of the articles in the Pediatrics In Review journal include:

• Back to Basics: About basic sciences
• Consultation with the Specialist: Discussions with pediatric subspecialists)
• What's New: Up and coming in the world of pediatrics
• Index of Suspicion: Unusual presentations of diseases are presented and you are given an opportunity to come up with the diagnosis
• Visual Diagnosis: Articles and images are presented for you to review and come up with a diagnosis

Should I Use Pediatrics In Review for Board Studying?

The definite answer is Click Here And Continue Reading...

What Is An RSS Blog Feed? How Do I Get Instant PBR Updates?

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If you love a website and the site happens to have an RSS feed, like this one, you can get instant access to any new posts. This does not mean you'll get spammed, or that you'll see every single comment that someone posts on the site. It simply means that when a new blog post is posted, you'll have access to it.

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Here's are two easy ways to get instant access to an RSS feed:

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• EMAIL DELIVERY: Visit http://blogtrottr.com, type in the address of the feed (www.pediatricsboardreview.com), type in your email address and then check your inbox to confirm you really want the feed. Once you confirm, you'll be shown two feeds that you can subscribe to. Choose “www.pediatricsboardreview.com/feed“. That's it! Blog Trottr is great because it's simple, automated, and lets you subscribe for free. If there's a new post, you'll get it! Love it!
  • You can find the address of a feed by clicking the RSS button on a website.
  • For Pediatrics Board Review, you can use https://www.pediatricsboardreview.com/feed or http://feeds.feedburner.com/pediatricsboardreview.
• GOOGLE READER: This is more complicated and requires you to go and check your feeds when you're bored. It's kind of like having access to an endless message board. You have to create a Google account to use this service. Login to your Google account and then visit http://www.google.com/reader. Then click on SUBSCRIBE and type in the name of the website you are interested in adding to your Google Feed Reader. Or, if you have the RSS feed address (e.g., https://www.pediatricsboardreview.com/feed or http://feeds.feedburner.com/pediatricsboardreview), just type it in and hit SUBSCRIBE. That's it! You can then come back to your Google Reader account as often as you want to see what's new. I think this is great if you are going to be good about coming back to see what's new. For me, it kind of feels like I've created a stack of magazines and journal articles that “I'll get to eventually,” so it's not my preferred option.

Since I post new material almost every 1-2 weeks, I'd highly recommend using one of the above options to stay up to date with PBR.

 

Hope that helps!

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– Ashish