2020 oral boards

[Simba1711]

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That sucked so much.

 

[Justice4all]

That sucked so much.

It’s done! Sure u did fine

 

[Colbare]

How did you study?

 

[Justice4all]

How did you study?

UBP x2( content), Rapid Review and lots and lots of practice!!!! for approximately 3 months

 

[Colbare]

UBP x2( content), Rapid Review and lots and lots of practice!!!! for approximately 3 months

Did you feel like UBP was good prep? I'm finishing my 2nd UBP read and have been doing skype mostly but did not use rapid review

 

[Justice4all]

for content yes. Rapid review was just a diff flavor. Easy read.
Practice Practice Practice. UBP answers is overkill but its a good start

 

[Colbare]

OSCE content outline pretty accurate? I didn't realize for awhile there are some lung US topics possible. However most of the other POC US stuff looks like it will be for the lucky test takers in 2021

 

[Justice4all]

Content pretty accurate. US for lung must be new

 

[deleted697535]

lung us seems to be the new thing at this level. a lines = pneumo = barcode on m mode, b line = fluid(think kerley b lines). That seems to be all you need to know and recognise

 

[floridaMDMBA]

any pointers on how to approach the QI OSCE?

 

[Justice4all]

PDSA Cycle.Plan Do Study Act. Multiple examples online. It should be generic and make sure to mention all stakeholders involve to achieve the quality improvement

 

[Vergie]

I don't believe POC US starts until next year.

 

[joshbc]

I took it this past week.
No POCUS stuff until next year. TEE views, nerve blocks, and vascular access.

 

[Colbare]

I took it this past week.
No POCUS stuff until next year. TEE views, nerve blocks, and vascular access.

Anything you would’ve done differently to prepare? Was it what you expected?

 

[dchz]

Aba Oral/OSCE 2020

Well, I’m currently at a loss of words. I found the exam ridiculously difficult. I am not writing this to scare anyone but I just wanted to share my experience. I studied extremely hard for the exam for 4 months. I did UBP x3 and made note cards that I memorized for what I thought would be grab...

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Ummm i'm nervous now...

 

[Lashler9054]

Anything you would’ve done differently to prepare? Was it what you expected?

Besides just memorizing PDSA, definitely learn drawbacks of using PDSA

 

[Colbare]

Besides just memorizing PDSA, definitely learn drawbacks of using PDSA

I meant for the oral board portion

 

[afob100]

Anyone know when results are released for this past testing week? Based on last year's thread, it was 2 weeks from the following Monday after the exam week - which would be March 23. But during the test day, they said results would take 3 weeks. So 3 weeks from the following Monday? So March 30?

 

[anbuitachi]

Besides just memorizing PDSA, definitely learn drawbacks of using PDSA

what draw backs? pdsa has draw backs?
everyone told me to just look at osce stuff the night before and make up some answers.

 

[Lashler9054]

what draw backs? pdsa has draw backs?
everyone told me to just look at osce stuff the night before and make up some answers.

I was asked what pitfalls of PDSA were after reciting PDSA. I made some stuff up. Would have been great if I didn’t have to

 

[anbuitachi]

I was asked what pitfalls of PDSA were after reciting PDSA. I made some stuff up. Would have been great if I didn’t have to

thats ridic. i hope you passed. this whole osce thing is ridic, and a money making scam.


With that said, how many tries do we get on orals before we are forever banned from taking it? Ive heard 4, ive heard 7 years before cant be board certified anymore, and ive heard can take it as many times as you want...

 

[anbuitachi]

Also we are pretty much one of the only boards that hasnt postponed or cancelled the exams due to coronavirus. surgery, optho, even RADIOLOGY cancelled/postponed their exams. which is ironic cause we pride in safety. doesnt make ABA look good

 

[Lashler9054]

Also we are pretty much one of the only boards that hasnt postponed or cancelled the exams due to coronavirus. surgery, optho, even RADIOLOGY cancelled/postponed their exams. which is ironic cause we pride in safety. doesnt make ABA look good

We had option to reschedule without paying a fee. I did not want to do that as I want to get this test over with and I’m not overly concerned about getting coronavirus

 

[dchz]

We had option to reschedule without paying a fee. I did not want to do that as I want to get this test over with and I’m not overly concerned about getting coronavirus

Same.

Next Monday baby!

 

[banister]

 

[anbuitachi]

We had option to reschedule without paying a fee. I did not want to do that as I want to get this test over with and I’m not overly concerned about getting coronavirus

Ya i know, but i think its about more than just whether you will be in danger or not. American college of cardiology cancelled their large conference. Indian wells cancelled their tennis matches. I think its more about reducing spread by not having people from all over the country gather in one spot

 

[Monterosso]

We had option to reschedule without paying a fee. I did not want to do that as I want to get this test over with and I’m not overly concerned about getting coronavirus

I inquired about this option by calling the ABA but they said no rescheduling at this time?

 

[Lashler9054]

I inquired about this option by calling the ABA but they said no rescheduling at this time?

Made mistake. They only offered to do this if you have COVID19 or flu like sx

 

[dchz]

Made mistake. They only offered to do this if you have COVID19 or flu like sx

how they gonna verify???

 

[Lashler9054]

how they gonna verify???

‍Idk

 

[nimbus]

how they gonna verify???

Mail in a swab?

 

[dchz]

Just got the email, apparently you can reschedule if you want to, BUT ONLY for Covid-19

But if you have something serious like sepsis, you have to keep your appointment. LOL....

They also specified that you CANNOT wear a mask during the exam. hahahahaha

 

[Ketaminedart]

Just got the email, apparently you can reschedule if you want to, BUT ONLY for Covid-19

But if you have something serious like sepsis, you have to keep your appointment. LOL....

They also specified that you CANNOT wear a mask during the exam. hahahahaha

They emailed me earlier today as well. This is a direct quote

“Should you decide to cancel your exam appointment, please email [email protected] as soon as possible. We are waiving all exam change and cancellation fees due to the coronavirus.*”

At the bottom they do say

*Fee waivers are only applicable for COVID-19. Candidates with other illnesses will need to pay the change or cancellation fee to reschedule the exam.

It’s a very confusing . The first half makes it seem like you will be able to change for free but second half of the email makes it seem different

 

[nimbus]

Just got the email, apparently you can reschedule if you want to, BUT ONLY for Covid-19

But if you have something serious like sepsis, you have to keep your appointment. LOL....

They also specified that you CANNOT wear a mask during the exam. hahahahaha

Wearing a mask would make the exam more realistic. I’m not in anesthesia mode unless I have a mask on.

 

[anbuitachi]

kind of disappointing from our society. personally i want to get the test over with, but honestly makes more sense if they postponed it like what every other medical society is doing. so much for safety

 

[dchz]

kind of disappointing from our society. personally i want to get the test over with, but honestly makes more sense if they postponed it like what every other medical society is doing. so much for safety

May be doing anesthesia gave us the ability to diagnose the virus??!

 

[banister]

kind of disappointing from our society. personally i want to get the test over with, but honestly makes more sense if they postponed it like what every other medical society is doing. so much for safety

Agreed. Not so vigilant...

 

[Ketaminedart]

Can you imagine if someone gets it or becomes a vector at the boards . Really irresponsible by the ABA

 

[DaisyBuchanan]

Can you imagine if someone gets it or becomes a vector at the boards . Really irresponsible by the ABA

Yeah my ICU's team room is separated from our COVID quarantine unit by a regular, non-negative-pressure door. But I don't have symptoms (yet), and my institution doesn't prohibit travel for boards (yet), so I'll see you on Monday, examiners!

 

[dchz]

Yeah my ICU's team room is separated from our COVID quarantine unit by a regular, non-negative-pressure door. But I don't have symptoms (yet), and my institution doesn't prohibit travel for boards (yet), so I'll see you on Monday, examiners!

Please tell me you're the 12'clock session?

 

[banister]

Weeks 2-3 (March 16-19 and March 30-April 2) canceled!

The American Board of Anesthesiology - COVID-19 Update: APPLIED Exams Weeks 2-6 Cancelled

www.theaba.org

 

[venacontracta]

If they hadn't created the useless OSCE component, this exam would be much easier to administer remotely.

 

[anbuitachi]

If they hadn't created the useless OSCE component, this exam would be much easier to administer remotely.

they need to justify their money making schemes

 

[linkin06]

When you see their penthouse suite office complex you’ll know why it’s expensive

 

[Vergie]

Man, I feel bad for those who have spent the last few months preparing. How incredibly frustrating. It will all work out, eventually.

 

[Simba1711]

The shuttle that takes you to the testing complex from the hotel is a nice shuttle with leather seats. I wish they would charge me less for the exam and get a regular shuttle.

 

[linkin06]

It's a party bus. For the cost of the exam, they really should at least turn on the lights and give a free beer at the end.

 

[IkeBoy18]

Seeing that oral boards are cancelled through week 6, what are the odds that we all get rescheduled sometime this year?

 

[Justice4all]

With total 9 weeks for the year, it would be difficult even if they double up the number of candidates per week. They can extend testing period to December and I can see that as viable option. But all depends on the Coronavirus outcome

 

[Lashler9054]

Will results come on monday?