Could anyone comment on what they did to study for the molecular genetic board exam? I plan on studying the AMP board review course online but would be interested in any other thoughts. How long did you study, what materials did you use?
MGP Board exam
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Many/most chapters of Strachan and Read's "Human Molecular Genetics" for background on the science and applications; the second half of Cheng and Zhang's "Molecular Genetic Pathology" for clinical applications/diseases covered. Look for areas you are weak on scientifically and review them in Strachan.
I also read both versions of Deb Leonard's MGP books but found them to be of limited value compared to the other two.
That right there covered ~ 85% of the test, IMHO. There was some micro that I totally didn't prepare for (because I have no interest in it), but it didn't seem to matter.
Most people walked out of the room with a feeling of dread and swore they failed. In reality, I doubt many did. I actually doubt anyone graded that exam.
I also read both versions of Deb Leonard's MGP books but found them to be of limited value compared to the other two.
That right there covered ~ 85% of the test, IMHO. There was some micro that I totally didn't prepare for (because I have no interest in it), but it didn't seem to matter.
Most people walked out of the room with a feeling of dread and swore they failed. In reality, I doubt many did. I actually doubt anyone graded that exam.
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Anyone else preparing for the upcoming exam? Any other advice than what gbwillner said?
Anyone use these questions before? - Molecular Genetic Pathology Question Bank 2019
Anyone use these questions before? - Molecular Genetic Pathology Question Bank 2019
