Question About Wisconsin Oral Examination

[DRZIVAR]

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Has anyone been called for the Wisconsin Medical board oral examination? They reviewed my request for medical licensure there and have asked me to attend an oral examination session in front of the panel there. I can answer the questions regarding my training issues but will they ask questions about medical practice and that section 10 codes and vise versa. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[Smurfette]

I do not know anyone who has been called for that, however, I believe the reason they do that is to discuss something you've disclosed in your application. So if you ever had any suspensions, licensure difficulties, multiple failed board attempts, unprofessional conduct accusations, malpractice claims, criminal background, etc., that is what they will want to discuss. If you don't have any of these things (or similar type of issues), then I really don't know what they'd possibly have to call you in front of the board for. The stuff for the online exam is open book, so I don't think they are looking to quiz you on section 10 codes and legal crap. I don't think they would ask you anything unusual regarding medical practice---different specialties have different scopes of practice, so they can't ask you questions outside your scope of practice.

Hope this helps.

 

[1992btw]

Has anyone been called for the Wisconsin Medical board oral examination? They reviewed my request for medical licensure there and have asked me to attend an oral examination session in front of the panel there. I can answer the questions regarding my training issues but will they ask questions about medical practice and that section 10 codes and vise versa. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Hello,
I am preparing for an oral exam to get a Wisconsin medical license. I read that hardly anyone who gets picked for an oral exam passes, so perhaps the oral exam is a tool to eliminate otherwise qualified applicants who may have had some problem during their training. Did you find this to be the case when you took your exam, or was the oral exam fair? I'm shaking in my boots because I badly need to start working to pay of medical school loans. Any feedback you be great because I have not found any other information about this anywhere.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Hello,
I am preparing for an oral exam to get a Wisconsin medical license. I read that hardly anyone who gets picked for an oral exam passes, so perhaps the oral exam is a tool to eliminate otherwise qualified applicants who may have had some problem during their training. Did you find this to be the case when you took your exam, or was the oral exam fair? I'm shaking in my boots because I badly need to start working to pay of medical school loans. Any feedback you be great because I have not found any other information about this anywhere.

If you re-read the OP's post, you will see that he/she has *not* taken the exam yet; only has been requested to take one.
My information about the WI oral examination is as Smurfette presents: it is unusual to be called for one and when they do, its to discuss something in your application, something you've disclosed, or your training program has (ie, academic probation, behavioral issues, examination problems). I'm not aware of them using the session to ask you about medical practice issues other than some that might relate to whatever the problem is (ie, if you have a prior history of drug and ETOH abuse, criminal offenses etc).

 

[thebird]

Can anyone share how the oral exam went/ turned out? Was it a pass? Fail?Were they just looking for a way to not pass an otherwise qualified applicant? Was it stressful? Anything and everything anyone would like to share would be greatly appreciated. I am in this situation now as well, and I feel pessimistic.

 

[1992btw]

I got my license within 24 hrs. Make sure to identify any deficiencies, how you plan to overcome them, and have a plan for your license. Be honest and show insight, am above all else, make sure that your program director gave you full credit for at least 12 months of residency. They want to see a mature and insightful physician rather than an anxious and rudderless resident. Practice interviews with family and friends, and anticipate any holes or weaknesses in your story. Accept responsibility and have a plan for the future to show the committee. Don't leave anything up to chance!

If you re-read the OP's post, you will see that he/she has *not* taken the exam yet; only has been requested to take one.
My information about the WI oral examination is as Smurfette presents: it is unusual to be called for one and when they do, its to discuss something in your application, something you've disclosed, or your training program has (ie, academic probation, behavioral issues, examination problems). I'm not aware of them using the session to ask you about medical practice issues other than some that might relate to whatever the problem is (ie, if you have a prior history of drug and ETOH abuse, criminal offenses etc).

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