Full Description
This concise step-by-step guide to preparing for and taking the oral exam for board certification in Obstetrics/Gynaecology has been completely updated to reflect recent changes in format and topics. Since the advent of managed care, board certification has taken on greater importance. This text provides effective strategies for caselist collection, format and defence, along with other tips and advice for persuasively articulating one's knowledge of the field.
Contents
1. The Oral Versus the Written Exam: How They Differ 2. The Application Process 3. Scope of the Exam 4. Getting Started 5. The Case List 6. Kodachromes 7. Case of the Day 8. Studying for the Exam 9. Image Enhancement 10. The Oral Exam 11. Test Results 12. Lessons Learned Appendix A: ABOG Acceptable Case List Abbreviations Appendix B: Book Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix C: Addresses of ABOG, ACOG, and Author Appendix D: Tips on Creating Your Own Case List Appendix E: Recommendations for Subspecialty Fellows Appendix F: Recommendations for Military Personnel