INITIAL CERTIFICATION EXAM

Moderate Risk Test-Takers

If you came here from the Risk Calculator, it means you are at a moderate risk of failing.

First-Time Pass Guarantee icon used in PBR’s marketing to assure candidates of a full money-back guarantee
YOUR RECOMMENDED BUNDLE

The No Brainer Bundle

for 12 Months of Access

VALUE: $5,948

Moderate Risk Icon

Moderate Risk

Moderate Risk Tooltip
CONTENT:100/10
STRATEGY25/100
COMMITMENT:20/100
Full display of the PBR No Brainer bundle featured in this article, including core study guides, video and audio courses, picture atlas, test-taking strategies training, and multiple personalized study schedules for pediatric board exam preparation.

2026 Edition Early Bird Specials:
BOOKS ARE READY!

pediatric-board-review-no-brainer
CLICK HERE NOW & GET DISCOUNTS, FREE SHIPPING, & BONUSES!
Pediatrics Board Review

You may benefit from more structured study support

Here is the support we recommend for you:

CONTENT:100 / 100
STRATEGY25/100
COMMITMENT:20/100

… stuck to the methods and passed!

pediatric board review testimonial

Dr. Natalia Santiago Morales

Board Certified Pediatrician

WE RECOMMEND

The No Brainer Bundle

VALUE: $5,948

High-Yield. Strategic. Structured.
The perfect study bundle for moderate-risk test-takers.

You’re in a group where “normal” board prep isn’t enough for this challenging exam. The No Brainer is built to give you content mastery and extra support in the areas of test-taking strategy and structure.


Full display of the PBR No Brainer bundle featured in this article, including core study guides, video and audio courses, picture atlas, test-taking strategies training, and multiple personalized study schedules for pediatric board exam preparation.

What’s included:

RISK TYPE:

moderate risk icon

MODERATE Risk

info
CONTENT:100 / 100
STRATEGY25/100
COMMITMENT:20/20
  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Pediatric Picture Atlas in Downloadable PDF and Online Formats

$390 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Self-Paced Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$197 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

 $894 value

  • Three 90-Day Personalized Schedules

$897 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

Trusted by 10,000+
Pediatricians

Get Two Free Chapters

& See If PBR Is Right For You

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
free chapter 1

FREE CHAPTER PDF
GASTROENTEROLOGY

pbr logo
free chapter 2

FREE CHAPTER PDF
DERMATOLOGY

pbr logo

Still Deciding?

Compare Your Recommended Options

For moderate-risk test-takers, these are the two bundles worth serious consideration. No Brainer is the minimum recommended level of support. VIP adds the highest level of live coaching and transformation in test-taking strategy and deep study.

Highest Support
High Risk icon

High Risk

info

VIP Bundle

VALUE: $11,942
VIP No Brainer and Live Test Taking Strategies Course
CONTENT100/100
STRATEGY100/100
COMMITMENT:100/100
Test Taking Icon

Test-Taking Strategy Included:

Live Test-Taking & Deep Study Course. Our most exclusive 2-day, small-group coaching experience — proven to help even 9-time retakers pass.

Includes:

  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$894 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • Digital Pediatric Picture Atlas

$390 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • 90-Day Personalized Schedules (THREE)

$897 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Complete Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$3997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies & Deep Study: Live 2-Day Course

$2997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Live Instruction and Q&A Sessions With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$1397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Breakout Groups & Peer Learning

$397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: VIP Coaching Call Recordings

$147 value

  • Deep Study Lecture Series

$297 value

  • Mastering Board Exams Lecture Series

$190 value

  • In-Depth Personal Profile Review

$90 value

  • 1:1 Personalized Coaching With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$190 value

  • AI Companion: VIP “Coaching Buddy”

$289 value

Value

$11,942

Registration Open

Minimum Recommended
moderate risk icon

Moderate Risk

Moderate Risk

No Brainer

VALUE: $5,948
NO BRAINER BUNDLE
CONTENT100/100
STRATEGY25/100
COMMITMENT:20/100
bundel icon 2

Test-Taking Strategy Included:

Full Online Test-Taking Strategy Course Includes the Core Concepts Webinar plus 5 advanced question-processing webinars and peer discussion sessions.

Includes:

  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$894 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • Digital Pediatric Picture Atlas

$390 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • 90-Day Personalized Schedules (3)

$894 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Complete Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies & Deep Study: Live 2-Day Course

$2997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Live Instruction and Q&A Sessions With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$1397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Breakout Groups & Peer Learning

$397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: VIP Coaching Call Recordings

$147 value

  • Deep Study Lecture Series

$297 value

  • Mastering Board Exams Lecture Series

$190 value

  • In-Depth Personal Profile Review

$90 value

  • 1:1 Personalized Coaching With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$190 value

  • AI Companion: VIP “Coaching Buddy”

$289 value

Value

$5,948

$1,797 VALUE: $5,948

100 First-Time Pass Guarantee

FIRST-TIME PASS GUARANTEE,
OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

Accepted Cards

Prefer to see everything at once?

Still not sure?
That’s Normal.

Our Risk Calculator can’t capture 100% of your risk factors (family, employer, and personal dynamics). If you’re moderate risk and still feel uneasy, it may mean you are closer to the high-risk group than you realize. That’s exactly when extra support and live coaching make the biggest difference.

A Smarter Way To Study In Just 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

STEP 1

Use the 2-Minute Risk Calculator

Step 2

STEP 2

See Your Recommended Bundle

Step 3

STEP 3

Follow the Path.

Pass With Confidence

Explore the Study Bundles
Built for Every Risk Level

Not sure which path is right for you?

Highest Support
High Risk icon

High Risk

info

VIP Bundle

VALUE: $11,942
VIP No Brainer and Live Test Taking Strategies Course
CONTENT100/100
STRATEGY100/100
COMMITMENT:100/100
Test Taking Icon

Test-Taking Strategy Included:

Live Test-Taking & Deep Study Course. Our most exclusive 2-day, small-group coaching experience — proven to help even 9-time retakers pass.

Includes:

  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$894 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • Digital Pediatric Picture Atlas

$390 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • 90-Day Personalized Schedules (THREE)

$897 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Complete Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$3997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies & Deep Study: Live 2-Day Course

$2997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Live Instruction and Q&A Sessions With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$1397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Breakout Groups & Peer Learning

$397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: VIP Coaching Call Recordings

$147 value

  • Deep Study Lecture Series

$297 value

  • Mastering Board Exams Lecture Series

$190 value

  • In-Depth Personal Profile Review

$90 value

  • 1:1 Personalized Coaching With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$190 value

  • AI Companion: VIP “Coaching Buddy”

$289 value

Value

$11,942

Registration Open

Discover VIP
  • Learn More
MOST POPULAR
moderate risk icon

Moderate Risk

Moderate Risk

No Brainer

VALUE: $5,948
Full display of the Pediatrics Board Review No Brainer Bundle showing essential tools for passing the pediatric boards with confidence
CONTENT100/100
STRATEGY25/100
COMMITMENT:20/100
bundel icon 2

Test-Taking Strategy Included:

Full Online Test-Taking Strategy Course Includes the Core Concepts Webinar plus 5 advanced question-processing webinars and peer discussion sessions.

Includes:

  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$894 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • Digital Pediatric Picture Atlas

$390 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • 90-Day Personalized Schedules (3)

$894 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Complete Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies & Deep Study: Live 2-Day Course

$2997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Live Instruction and Q&A Sessions With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$1397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Breakout Groups & Peer Learning

$397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: VIP Coaching Call Recordings

$147 value

  • Deep Study Lecture Series

$297 value

  • Mastering Board Exams Lecture Series

$190 value

  • In-Depth Personal Profile Review

$90 value

  • 1:1 Personalized Coaching With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$190 value

  • AI Companion: VIP “Coaching Buddy”

$289 value

Value

$5,948

$1,797 VALUE: $5,948

Enroll Now
  • Learn More
Minimum Recommended
low risk icon

Low Risk

info

All Access Pass

VALUE: $4,557
Visual summary of the PBR All Access Pass for pediatric board exam prep, including study guides, strategy webinars, coaching calls, audio, and Q&A tools
CONTENT100/100
STRATEGY10/100
COMMITMENT:7/100
bundel icon 1

Test-Taking Strategy Included:

Core Concepts Webinar Only. A 2 hour session with Dr. Goyal covering the three question types and the algorithms to master each.

Includes:

  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$894 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • Digital Pediatric Picture Atlas

$390 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • 90-Day Personalized Schedules (1)

$297 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Complete Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$643 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies & Deep Study: Live 2-Day Course

$2997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Live Instruction and Q&A Sessions With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$1397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Breakout Groups & Peer Learning

$397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: VIP Coaching Call Recordings

$147 value

  • Deep Study Lecture Series

$297 value

  • Mastering Board Exams Lecture Series

$190 value

  • In-Depth Personal Profile Review

$90 value

  • 1:1 Personalized Coaching With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$190 value

  • AI Companion: VIP “Coaching Buddy”

$289 value

Value

$4,557

$1,397 VALUE: $4557

Enroll Now
  • Learn More
PGY

PGY1/PGY2

info

Book Bundle + Audio

VALUE: $1,785
Visual summary of PBR’s 12-month study bundle showing the core guide, Q&A resources, audio course, and 8-step systematic process to help pediatricians prepare
CONTENT47/100
STRATEGY1/100
COMMITMENT:1/100
bundel icon 3

TEST-TAKING STRATEGY NOT INCLUDED

Upgrade to the All-Access, No- Brainer, or VIP Bundle to add our TestTaking Strategy training and boost your exam performance.

Includes:

  • Money Back First-Time Pass Guarantee*
  • Core Study Guide (Print & Digital)

$594 value

  • Q&A Book (Print & Digital)

$100 value

  • Audio Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$894 value

  • PBR Discord Community

$197 value

  • Video Course Covering All 31 Chapters

$997 value

  • Digital Pediatric Picture Atlas

$390 value

  • “Ask the Expert” Question Portals

$297 value

  • 90-Day Personalized Schedules

$297 value

  • AI Companion: Study Buddy

$197 value

  • AI Companion: Memory Buddy

$197 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Complete Online Course (7 Videos)

$997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Core Concepts Webinar (2-Hour Video)

$643 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies & Deep Study: Live 2-Day Course

$2997 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Live Instruction and Q&A Sessions With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$1397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Breakout Groups & Peer Learning

$397 value

  • Test-Taking Strategies: VIP Coaching Call Recordings

$147 value

  • Deep Study Lecture Series

$297 value

  • Mastering Board Exams Lecture Series

$190 value

  • In-Depth Personal Profile Review

$90 value

  • 1:1 Personalized Coaching With Dr. Goyal or a PBR Coach

$190 value

  • AI Companion: VIP “Coaching Buddy”

$289 value

Value

$1,785

$497 VALUE: $1,785

Enroll Now
  • Learn More

100% Guarantee
payment

Prefer to see everything at once?

Trusted by 10,000+
Pediatricians

Questions?

We’ve Got Answers.

r 1

Being moderate risk means you have enough risk factors that the “normal” board prep you’ve done isn’t safe for this exam. You need a system that gives you extra protection for an exam that’s often the first one doctors fail. That means mastering board-relevant content through multiple multimodal passes, having explicit guidance on what to study and when, improving or finally learning test-taking strategy, and (for many) letting our team build Personalized Study Schedules to keep you on track with the right number of high-quality passes and enough practice questions to hone your test-taking strategy skills

Start by asking yourself two questions. First, was your Risk Calculator score in the mid to higher end of the moderate range (closer to the high-risk zone)? Second, do you have personal or professional risk factors the calculator couldn’t see (test-taking anxiety, ADHD, medical issues, difficult work or home situation, significant time constraints)? If you answered “no” to both, No Brainer is usually safe.

Even so, every moderate-risk test-taker should seriously consider the VIP Bundle. The investment is small in the context of your career, and no one regrets it once they pass and look back on a course they joined for test-taking strategies but left calling “life-changing.” If you fail by just a few points, like many before you, you’ll replay that decision all year long while recovering from a board failure

This is the first failed medical board exam for tens of thousands of doctors. It’s harder than any exam you’ve taken before. The Risk Calculator gives you a clearer picture based on patterns Dr. Ashish Goyal has seen repeatedly when risk-stratifying pediatricians and guiding them to success. Every person is different, and your risk profile isn’t a judgment of your clinical skills. It simply gives you the powerful knowledge and guidance you need to pass this unique exam.

It’s really not “that much” once you’re in it. Most moderate-risk residents aren’t missing intelligence. They’re missing a clear plan and a reliable way to handle ABP-style questions. Structure turns “I’ll try to study” into “Here’s what I’ll do today.” Test-taking strategy turns “I hope I picked the right answer” into “I’m even getting questions right when I don’t know anything about the topic!” Skipping these easy wins means you’re comfortable gambling with your result.

If you’re asking yourself this question, you need even more support to get the most out of the time you do have. If you’re moderate risk and already off track, you shouldn’t act like a low-risk test-taker who can wing it and still ace the exam. This time is exactly when structure and support matter most. A mapped-out study plan, clear repetition targets, and formulaic test-taking strategies help you use your limited time as efficiently and effectively as possible.
If this question really resonates with you, you’re likely high risk, and the safer approach would be to step up to VIP-level support instead of hoping it’ll all come together at the end.

Still not sure?

Take the 2-Minute Risk Calculator

Get Two Free Chapters

& See If PBR Is Right For You

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
free chapter 1

FREE CHAPTER PDF
GASTROENTEROLOGY

pbr logo
free chapter 2

FREE CHAPTER PDF
DERMATOLOGY

pbr logo