hem and onc boards - simultaneous v staggered
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Most people I know have done them together. Which I think is nuts because the testing windows are exactly the same and you usually take them one day after the other.
I only took Onc so...problem solved for me
I only took Onc so...problem solved for me
It is not too bad. There is a good amount of overlap between hematology and oncology such as leukemia, lymphoma etc. I took both and did well. I wish the dates were several weeks apart but it was nice to get them over with. I think best time is to take them is as soon after fellowship.
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The overlap helps a lot. A good chunk of the oncology board exam is malignant hematology.
I agree the dates should be separated by at least a couple of weeks. I was exhausted by the end of day 2.
I agree the dates should be separated by at least a couple of weeks. I was exhausted by the end of day 2.
Everyone I know going into community practice has taken both immediately (except one who chose only to board in onc). Some people going into academics have delayed one for a year. I think that's a terrible idea.
