Before you get to our course...

In order to make your travel plans we have listed the following important start and end times:

ABOG Oral Exam Candidates:

• 7:15 am – Tuesday, September 15^th, 2020 - Registration begins
• 3:15 pm – Sunday, September 20^th, 2020 – Course adjourns

AOBOG Oral Exam Candidates:

• 6:30 am – Wednesday, September 16^th, 2020 - Registration begins
• 3:15 pm – Sunday, September 20^th, 2020 – Course Adjourns

ABOG and AOBOG Written Exam Candidates:

• 6:30 am – Wednesday, September 16^th, 2020 - Registration begins
• 3:15 pm – Sunday, September 20^th, 2020 – Course Adjourns

Review, Recertification, OCC, MOC and Other Candidates:

• 6:30 am – Wednesday, September 16^th, 2020 - Registration begins
• 3:15 pm – Sunday, September 20^th, 2020 – Course Adjourns

COURSE SCHEDULES:

ABOG Oral Exam Schedule 

AOBOG Oral Exam Schedule 

Written Exam Schedule for ABOG and AOBOG 

Review, Recertification, OCC & MOC Schedule 

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HOTEL INFORMATION:

The Course will be held at the Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park Hotel 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217. A discounted rate of $139.00/night is available to all ABC September Course Registrants.  You may click the link below or call the hotel directly at 1-877-270-1393 to make your reservation.

• September Hotel Reservation Link
• The hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Call the hotel at 704-527-9650 to request a shuttle when you arrive in baggage claim. 
• Internet access is free to all hotel guests booked in the ABC block.
• Our hotel block expires on August, 26th. After this date, we may still be able to honor the discounted rate but cannot guarantee it.
• Amenities include a fitness center and indoor/outdoor pool.  

ACCESSING ALL ONLINE HOMEWORK, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES VIA LITMOS LMS:

All course registrants are assigned to Homework Lectures and are encouraged to view them prior to arrival.  Click here for a direct link to the videos :

https://americasboardreviewcourse.litmos.com?C=710508 

In addition to Homework Lectures this includes the following products and services:

• ABOG Oral: Structured Cases Set of 85
• AOBOG Oral: Structured Cases Set of 85, Webinar Archives 
• Written Exam: Test Taking Skills Course, Written Questions Online, Practice Exam 
• Review, Recertification, OCC, MOC and Other: Test Taking Skills Course, Written Questions Online, Practice Exam

Online User’s Guide to ABC’s Learning Management System

• Upon purchase, you will receive log-in information from americasboardreviewcourse.litmos.com.
• Your USERNAME will be your email address. You will then be asked to create a PASSWORD.
• Once an account has been created you will be given access to your Course Library - Bookmark this link! You cannot access this through the ABC website.
• View the modules tab on the dashboard to view a list of videos within the course.
• The additional references tab contains downloadable documents.
• You can also stream through any device by downloading the Litmos app. Use domain name: americasboardreviewcourse.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch are included in your registration, Wednesday through Sunday. There will also be afternoon snacks and beverage service throughout the day.  ABC does not provide dinner, however, there are a number of restaurants in the hotel, room service, and transportation to nearby restaurants can be arranged with the hotel shuttle.  Take out/delivery menus are available at the front desk.  If you have special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, please email Kelly Friesen (below) so we can work with the hotel now to fulfill these for you.

Course Binder & USB - Link to Purchase

A reminder that your binder weighs in at over 10 lbs. and we will provide a carrying bag to make it easy to transport while at the course.  Also, we will have contents of the course binder available to purchase on a flash drive.  The cost of the flash drive is $45 and will contain both a pdf and word document file.   If you want to purchase, click on this link:  thumb drive product page.  Upon check in with ABC staff you will receive your binder & flash drive.

Peer Review Network - Course Roster

ABC embraces and encourages networking with your colleagues.  No one knows better what you're going through than your peers.  Therefore, we would like to include you in our Peer Review Network for the review course.  The roster of each attendee will include name and email.  Please contact Jennifer Hastings by September 8th if you do not wish to be included.   

Once you arrive...

Oral Exam Workshop Evaluation - Link

America’s OB/GYN Board Review Course is committed to excellence in continuing education. Your opinions are critical to us in this effort.  To assist us in evaluating the effectiveness of this activity and to make recommendations for future educational offerings, please reflect carefully and complete this evaluation form. 

Creature Comforts - Link

Click on the above link to view hotel amenities, area restaurants and transportation.

Course Faculty Listing - 

Click on the above link to view the faculty that will be lecturing at the September 2019 course.

After you leave...

Obtaining CME Credit Hours

Approximately 3-4 weeks after the review course you will receive an email from MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center).  For your reference, information on obtaining CME hrs are located here.  

If after 4 weeks you do not receive the email from MAHEC or if you have any questions about CME, please contact Gloria Filebark, ABC's CME Coordinator at gloria@americasboardreview.com.

MAHEC CME ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT STATEMENT

Mock Orals - Link to Purchase ABOG or AOBOG

ABC highly recommends you combine our content review with mock orals. Each telephone session is 30 minutes in length.  We offer a price break when purchasing 2 or more.  To schedule your mock orals we recommend you contact ABC 2-3 weeks prior.  For ABOG mock orals contact Melissa Krauss @ 
melissask@americasboardreview.com.  For AOBOG mock orals contact Jennifer Hastings @ jennifer@americasboardreview.com

Do or Die Dallas Mock Orals - Link to Purchase

ABC is with you every step, even once you arrive in Dallas.  We will be providing private mock oral exams on either your case list or a structured case.  We recommend you contact ABC staff once you have confirmed your travel plans.  To schedule a 1 - 55 minute session, contact Kelly Friesen @ kelly@americasboardreview.com

STAFF INFORMATION: