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Out of curiosity....is there any place that lists, by school, the board pass rate of various institutions by discipline? Something via the accrediting body, perhaps? Or are we left with having to slog through all the individual websites?
I'm really looking hard at residency now, and am rather struck by the low Path board pass rates among many schools (only 30% average on the first try!). I know Path in particular is extremely difficult, but seeing that low of a pass rate is disconcerting. To me (and if I am wrong, correct me) board pass rate is a very good indicator of program quality (not the ONLY one, just one *good one*) because it shows how much instruction/mentorship and varied activities you have in residency (ie not just looking at research mouse kidneys all day).
I'm really looking hard at residency now, and am rather struck by the low Path board pass rates among many schools (only 30% average on the first try!). I know Path in particular is extremely difficult, but seeing that low of a pass rate is disconcerting. To me (and if I am wrong, correct me) board pass rate is a very good indicator of program quality (not the ONLY one, just one *good one*) because it shows how much instruction/mentorship and varied activities you have in residency (ie not just looking at research mouse kidneys all day).