2020 oral boards

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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
 
I don't believe POC US starts until next year.
 
I took it this past week.
No POCUS stuff until next year. TEE views, nerve blocks, and vascular access.
 
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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... 😱
 
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 said:
what draw backs? pdsa has draw backs?
everyone told me to just look at osce stuff the night before and make up some answers.
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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
 
Lashler9054 said:
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
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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...
 
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
 
anbuitachi said:
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
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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
 
Lashler9054 said:
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
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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
 
Lashler9054 said:
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
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I inquired about this option by calling the ABA but they said no rescheduling at this time?
 
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 :doctor:
 
dchz said:
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 :doctor:
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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
 
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dchz said:
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 :doctor:
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Wearing a mask would make the exam more realistic. I’m not in anesthesia mode unless I have a mask on.
 
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
 
anbuitachi said:
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
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May be doing anesthesia gave us the ability to diagnose the virus??!
 
Ketaminedart said:
Can you imagine if someone gets it or becomes a vector at the boards . Really irresponsible by the ABA
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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!
 
DaisyBuchanan said:
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!
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Please tell me you're the 12'clock session?
 
Man, I feel bad for those who have spent the last few months preparing. How incredibly frustrating. It will all work out, eventually.
 
Seeing that oral boards are cancelled through week 6, what are the odds that we all get rescheduled sometime this year?
 
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
 
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