What Is the Testing Effect? By testing your memory, you not only assess what you know but also enhance later retention. This is not news. In 1620, Francis Bacon wrote, “If you read a piece of text through twenty times, you will not learn it by heart [...]
When we published Monique Tellos’s, “I Studied for the Internal Medicine Boards on a StairMaster” in 2015, we knew her unique perspective and sage advice would be worthwhile for Internists preparing for their ABIM certification or recertification exam. The post is still popular today as it continues to [...]
So, you are considering a career as a Physician Assistant (PA)? Also called Physician Associates, there are many solid reasons for joining this growing health care field. With the median salary over $115k, PAs enjoy a good standard of living along with job security and geographic mobility, as [...]
As opioid prescriptions decline, non-opioid analgesics are increasingly emphasized in a variety of clinical settings as a preferred, safe, and effective first-line therapy for mild to moderate acute and chronic pain. Examples of Non-Opioid Analgesics Non-opioid analgesics include a variety of agents, indicated for a number of pain [...]
ABIM Board questions can pose challenges for almost any test taker, even those who are highly experienced. There are up to 60 questions in each 2-hour segment of the ABIM internal medicine exam, so you need to make the most of your time and knowledge. This post will [...]
You have been taking high-stakes exams your whole life, and here you are preparing for the Board Certification or Maintenance of Certification exam, probably just as nervous as ever. That’s natural! But knowing how to study for the boards and avoiding mistakes is crucial. After all, failing the [...]