certification

Hello, is anyone taking the BCPS in 2025? I wanted to aim for mid February so I'm looking to see if anyone else wants to study with me? So far it's just been me and ACCP prep book lol

I finished IR fellowship and passed my written DR boards years ago, but due to a series of life challenges, I haven't able to take the IR oral boards until this year. I've been out of academics for a long time and am having trouble finding resources to study for the IR oral boards. Can you...

I am an undergraduate non-traditional senior (B.A. in Computer Science). My overall GPA is 3.85, science GPA is 4.0 as I’m taking my prerequisites, I have 17 hours of clinical volunteering, and I was just hired as a medical scribe (job title is “Medical Assistant”) for a psychiatry/neurology...

Hello, I'm planning to study for BCOP this year. If anybody is interested in forming a study group, please reach out.

Happy "VMCAS is open four months early" day, y'all :) Post your VMCAS questions and rants here for the 2020-2021 cycle! Good luck to everyone who's still waiting to hear back from schools and good luck to everyone applying this new cycle! VMCAS Customer Service (Help with the application)...

Hey, I plan on taking the RHS exam in the state of PA and was wondering about how long it took people to study for the exam? And any suggested books I could use to study with?

Hello all, i Went to a Caribbean med school that " lacks regional accreditation". Im finishing up residency in family medicine and applying for my Texas Medical License since my entire family lives there. Can getting board certified PRIOR TO applying bypass this? I know that getting board...

Hello, I am wondering, how important is it to be board certified in child and adolescent psychology (in the state of CA) if almost all of my practicum and internship experiences has been with children and families? I ask because I am currently applying to postdocs and all I need is just a child...

Before I get to my question I feel like it's vital to point out that I'm a US citizen with dual citizenship, currently in my third year of med school in a Mexican medical school in the national program. I plan to complete my internship and residency in Mexico, because I feel the hospitals have...

Hello, I’m a tech in Arizona (does not require certification or license) and I’ve been having a hard time figuring out of New Mexico is the same. I don’t have money for school to get my certification and don’t want to change professions so I want to stay in a state that allows me to be a tech or...

I finished residency in June/July 2012, but I haven't taken the exam yet (I'm med/peds, and I've been working in pediatrics). I'm signed up for this year's test, but if I don't pass, can I still take it next year? 2019 is seven years after 2012, so within the window, but technically the exam is...

I decided to make a thread ahead of the application period opening up. I spoke with Tulane a few days ago and they said they would be updating their website soon to reflect the new cycle. And for those new to this thread, the Anatomy Certification & Leadership Program (Previously Anatomy...

Hello! I am currently a D1 student and was wondering if I can spend my longer winter or summer breaks to earn some certificates that can benefit me as a student and hopefully as a future dentist. Please post if you have any ideas or advice

I'm currently a sophomore in High School and I was wondering what certifications I could get in the medical field while in High School. I know that I can take the CNA Exam when I turn 16 1/2, but what other certificates could I get? Is it possible for me to also become a certified pharmacy...

Hello, so my past three weeks have been spent with trying to find a clinical job. I have applied to probably 20+ jobs and have only received one response. Three patient representative and ER tech jobs declined me via email. I have been looking to enroll in CNA or Medical assistant classes but...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows if an additional biotechnology certification will help me get into medical school. I still plan on doing volunteer work, shadowing, researching, getting in the hospital, maintaining a high GPA, and a strong MCAT score. I just also have to work while I am...

Hi everyone! :) I'm currently getting ready to apply this summer/fall and had a quick question about CPR/AED/First Aid Certifcations.. Does anyone know if certification through online/blended courses are accepted or does it have to be in a classroom setting? Thanks in advance!

The American Crisis Prevention and Management Association was established with the goal of reducing problems arising from behavioral crisis. ACPMA conducts continuous research and offers updated training to individuals in different organizations because we believe that right knowledge leads to...

I've heard of dentists specializing in one specialty (for example, orthodontics), which requires years of additional training, but I have also met dentists who have done a 6 month certification course in orthodontics. What's the difference? Are there benefits/drawbacks to either? Please include...

Hi everyone, I'm expecting to graduate this November but would still like to apply this cycle (Match 2018) for anesthesia. Step 1 and 2 CK are already done and by Sep 15, I will hopefully have score reports for Step 2 CS, as well. So this is my situation: I won't have my ECFMG certification by...

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