Failing ABEM boards...

[EMFreakz]

Not that I am expecting this, but just in case... what's the consequence for not passing the qualifying/written exam? or the oral exam? Do jobs, employers or contract groups give you a rough time if this happens? Difficult maintaining or getting a job?

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[southerndoc]

Every year, ACEP publishes a list of physicians who fail the boards.

I think I heard you have to do some CME credit and then retake it. Dunno how many times you can take it though.

I'm hoping I pass it the first time when I take it next year. If in-training exams correlate with actual board scores, then I should pass.

 

[EctopicFetus]

Some of the folks out of residency can provide a slightly better answer but my understanding is some jobs write in their contracts that you must become Board certified within 3 yrs, I assume if you dont they can or will fire you, others just provide some monetary incentive if you pass like 5 or 10K per yr.

you do NOT need to be BC to practice EM, but a secondary benefit would be to help defend yourself (just a little) if/when you get sued.

 

[macdaddy23]

I have never heard of ACEP publishing names of docs who failed. Would be interested in seeing the list though.

 

[kungfufishing]

I've also heard that they post a list of people who fail to notice sarcasm.

 

[macdaddy23]

Sorry kungfu if not as observant as you. It looked like a serious response, although not likely.

 

[kungfufishing]

I know a guy, I'll see if I can keep your name from being published.

 

[macdaddy23]

Good luck finding my name on that list. I'll look for yours though.

 

[southerndoc]

I've also heard that they post a list of people who fail to notice sarcasm.

Yes, I was only joking about the list! Can you imagine the lawsuits that would occur if ACEP released the names of those who fail? Talk about violating their right to privacy.