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MFM 2021 ORAL Exam Candidates Your thesis is due September 30th! Make sure you have checked and re-checked the requirements, including page setup. It is also a great idea to have someone read over it and make sure your thesis manuscript is a good representation of the hard work you did on your research.The case list isn’t due until February 1st, but this is also a good time to make sure you are entering the data and checking to make sure you have patients that represent all of the different categories you need to fill for the case list. If...

Practice with mock orals and structured cases at our September Review Course Virtual Interactive Review Course September 15-19 ABC offers an exam-focused and stream-lined review in accordance with the latest ACOG standards. Focus on the latest high yield topics for your exam, as well as clinical pearls for your everyday practice. Each day there will be facilitated and interactive review of topics. *This activity provides up to 51.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits* Check out our Written Exam packages and save! Check out our ABOG Oral Exam packages and save! Check out our AOBOG Oral Exam packages and save! Check...

MFM 2022 ORAL Exam Candidates Now is the time to put the finishing touches on your thesis. It is due September 30th. Along with a pdf of your thesis, ABOG requires a thesis affidavit form that must be signed by your program director. Your examination fee is also due at the same time, a hefty $1210. Expect to wait about 6-8 weeks to know if your thesis has been accepted.Our faculty is ready to help you prepare your thesis for submission with a Thesis Review. We will closely read and evaluate your thesis and make notes on the readability, study design, conclusion, and format....

ABC can review your case list Finish your Case ListIt's your number ONE & ONLY priority Ideally, try to revise your list twice, as the first draft is never satisfactory. Dr. Das' book, Pass Your Oral OB/GYN Board Exam is a great step-by-step guide. Stand back and examine your list as if you were the examiner and not the candidate. What kind of questions would you ask? We are now accepting case lists for review by our ABC faculty. Please contact Melissa Krauss for more information.Read more online Calm your mind even in the midst of preparing for your upcoming examFrom...

MFM 2022 Certifying ORAL Exam Candidates It’s summertime!  And now that we’re in July, that means you’ve paid your application fee for the exam - you’ve committed. We’re here for you every step of the way! The next hurdle will be getting your thesis submitted. Make sure you have the affidavit form to go with it, that needs to be signed by your fellowship director. Also, make sure it is formatted to the style the board requires. This is a great time to send your final draft to ABC for a thesis review. Email Melissa Krauss at melissask@americasboardreview.com for more information. FPMRS 2022 Certifying ORAL Exam...

Written Exam CandidatesIt's Countdown Time! Start by practicing with written questions but how many? ABC advises: Four weeks - 25 questions per day Three weeks - 50 questions per day Two weeks - 75 questions per day Q Banks for the OB/GYNOur Q banks for the OB/GYN are an excellent resource to help you prepare for your exam. This computer based system is a multiple choice, single best answer designed to simulate your written board and CREOG in-service exam. Sold in sets of 50 questions.To Learn More  Vaccinating Pregnant and Breastfeeding Patients Against COVID-19From The American College of Obstetricians and...

FPMRS 2021 Qualifying (Written) Examination Candidates June is here and your qualifying exam is around the corner (June 25, 2021). With your approval from the boards, by now you should have scheduled your examination with Pearson VUE to guarantee a spot on your examination day.  As you are in the process of rounding up your fellowship responsibilities and planning graduation, do not forget the importance of this critical step in your subspecialty board certification. The examination will be a computer-based structure in the form of multiple-choice questions with single best answer.  Test your knowledge and understanding of topics as outlined in the published...

Written Exam CandidatesDr. Das' Test Taking Techniques: You probably intuitively knew this, but studies confirm that students usually miss the questions they spent the most time on. Compare this to the lead runner. Turning to look back to see where the other runners are will just slow him down. Thus, we recommend you proceed methodically, deliberately, and purposefully answering FIRST those questions for which you clearly know the answer.Read More Test Taking Technique » Fetal Growth RestrictionThis practice bulletin addresses the terminology, etiology and management criteria of fetal growth restrictions.    ACOG Practice Bulletin #227, February 2021ACOG Practice Bulletin #227 » Case...

MFM 2022 ORAL Exam Candidates It’s still early in the process, but you’re smart to start thinking about this now. Next April will be here before you know it. What should you be working on right now? If you haven’t done so already, this is a great time to just get organized. You should have a clear idea about which project you’re submitting as your thesis. Consider getting a thesis review done WELL BEFORE the submission deadline. It's really never too early to do this! It’s also a good time to download the ABOG bulletin so you know exactly how to format...

Subspecialists taking their 2021 Certifying (ORAL) Exam  A great way to pull it all together, or salvage what’s left if you procrastinated, is to take advantage of our subspecialty services including Case list mock exam sessions and Thesis mock sessions with our vastly experienced subspecialty faculty for your REI, MFM and FPMRS subspecialty oral exam. Our Do or Die in Dallas can warm you up for your big day with last-minute polishing (or cramming for some) through private sessions on whatever you need … mock orals, structured cases, etc. Test Taking Technique:The questions will come at you in rapid fire. Often times, the examiner...