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Did you know the case list encompasses 50% of your score on the oral boards?? The key to the case list is to make it simple. Don't use it as a crib sheet because if you do you'll just get asked harder questions.
Having a poor case list reflects poorly and could even cause you to fail even if you knew everything, thus it should not be taken lightly.
Let me give you an example a candidate had 37 Inductions of labor on their list now granted some were indicated reasons but they all appeared in the one category. The candidate was smart and did a board review course and did mock orals and the mentors saw this and prepared the candidate for just this critique. The candidate rigorously read up on several of the target questions and was prepared but REALLY wished they had of known of this.
Why did this happen. As you may know the college (ACOG) www.acog.org recently had many papers published on early preterm birth and this candidate got grilled excessively. Now the candidate passed but when the case list was reviewed after the fact it was realized that the cases could of been dispersed into several of the 40 categories such as preterm labor, preeclampsia, IUGR.
So my point....definitely take the extra time to make sure you spell check and proof your list for errors. Have multiple people look at it or even better get a professional opinion. Disperse your cases evenly. Take time OFF work even if it means time without pay.
While you may not want to spend the extra money now you'll be glad you did when you sit before the judges on test day that determine if you PASS.
If you case list reflects poorly and you fail (I pray not) it will cost you another year of preparing and close to $40,000 in time and salary. Some insurances will not allow you on plans if you are not board certified within 5 years of graduation.
Remember its a generalist OB/GYN board.
Please PM me with questions or concerns.
Good LUCK
Diane
IMPORTANT DATES:
http://www.abog.org/dates.asp
AUGUST 1 first deadline of case list and fees due
AUGUST 12th late deadline of case list and fees due
Having a poor case list reflects poorly and could even cause you to fail even if you knew everything, thus it should not be taken lightly.
Let me give you an example a candidate had 37 Inductions of labor on their list now granted some were indicated reasons but they all appeared in the one category. The candidate was smart and did a board review course and did mock orals and the mentors saw this and prepared the candidate for just this critique. The candidate rigorously read up on several of the target questions and was prepared but REALLY wished they had of known of this.
Why did this happen. As you may know the college (ACOG) www.acog.org recently had many papers published on early preterm birth and this candidate got grilled excessively. Now the candidate passed but when the case list was reviewed after the fact it was realized that the cases could of been dispersed into several of the 40 categories such as preterm labor, preeclampsia, IUGR.
So my point....definitely take the extra time to make sure you spell check and proof your list for errors. Have multiple people look at it or even better get a professional opinion. Disperse your cases evenly. Take time OFF work even if it means time without pay.
While you may not want to spend the extra money now you'll be glad you did when you sit before the judges on test day that determine if you PASS.
If you case list reflects poorly and you fail (I pray not) it will cost you another year of preparing and close to $40,000 in time and salary. Some insurances will not allow you on plans if you are not board certified within 5 years of graduation.
Remember its a generalist OB/GYN board.
Please PM me with questions or concerns.
Good LUCK
Diane
IMPORTANT DATES:
http://www.abog.org/dates.asp
AUGUST 1 first deadline of case list and fees due
AUGUST 12th late deadline of case list and fees due
