Career Exam Prep

You have been taking high-stakes exams your whole life, and here you are studying for the boards in preparation for the Board Certification or Maintenance of Certification exam, just as nervous as ever. That’s natural! Failing the exam can have repercussions, and you don’t want to have to retake it.

While you juggle third-year residency and plan your next career step, “study for boards” may drop to the bottom of your to-do list, despite its importance.

What are Resident-in-Training Exams? What are the stakes?  How do I prepare?

By the time you’ve finished your residency, you’ve taken – and aced – many exams. Nevertheless, the prospect of facing the ABIM certification exam may seem unnerving to you.