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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 everyone (not just the Bundle Pack members). All you have to do is hit the Facebook LIKE button below. After you LIKE it, you’ll see a link that gives you instant access to the 25-page PDF (Sorry! As of Sept. 2014, the LIKE software no longer works… so I'm now just giving it away! Just click on the image to download the guide. It would be GREAT if you could visit https://www.facebook.com/PedsBoardReview and give it a LIKE).

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For those of you who do not have a Facebook account, or for those of you who would like to take part in the PBR forum, simply visit the PBR forum and go through the various sections to see corrections, clarifications and some phenomenal info from the PBR community.

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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 SCALE

SCORE RANGE: 0 – 800
PASSING SCORE: 410
INCREMENTAL POINTS: 10

NEW AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS SCORING SCALE

SCORE RANGE: 0 – 300
PASSING SCORE: 180
INCREMENTAL POINTS: 1

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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% of the exam questions, you will pass. This will be the first year but the American Board of pediatrics is trying this out. Many other specialty board exams have been using the system for very long time.

So what does this mean for you? Well, given that there is so much on the line this year for the American Board of Pediatrics (e.g., ABP scoring changes, grading changes, new computerized tests, etc.), I believe Click Here And Continue Reading…

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The Pediatric Boards Pass Rate Could be 100% This Year!

I Know You Don't Believe It, But It's TRUE!

The pediatric boards pass rate had been horrendous for years. BUT, after a very long time, the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) finally decided to make some long-needed changes in 2012. In the prior years, your grade was essentially determined based on a curve. The curve was meant to ensure that 20-25% of first-time test takers failed the pediatric boards resulting in a pediatric board pass rate of about 75 – 80%. So, your chances of success were determined by the mix of your peers. If your peers were smarter than you, that meant you were more likely to fail!

The ABP's New Way of Grading

Now, they have a new way of grading the initial certification exam. They finally decided to pass you the same way you were graded in elementary school. If you get more than a certain number of questions correct, you pass! That's it! Click Here And Continue Reading…

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

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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:
http://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…