Alvin Schamroth


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Fearing The OBGYN Oral Exam - A Full Spectrum of Emotion

It could be scary preparing for your OBGYN Oral Boards because you are compelled to document and defend your case list. The closer it gets, the more negative thoughts and emotions surrounding what lies ahead of you. Here are some examples of what many candidates have expressed to ExamPro throughout the United States. They start out negative before the exam, to positive after the exam. This... (posted by Alvin 1 year 242 days ago.)
What Happens If You Fail The MOC Process?

OBGYNS have never before had to consider the possibility of losing their board status on an on-going annual basis. This is the new reality with the new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process which began in 2008. While ABOG has not been overly explicit as to the consequences of MOC failure, here is what is known. In order to maintain certification status, a diplomate must successfully complete all 4... (posted by Alvin 2 years 238 days ago.)
The Dreaded MOC (Maintenance of Certification) Part Written Exam

The Part 3 portion of the Maintenance of Certification is the written exam . This is the one that is ruffling so many feathers. Why? Because virtually everyone in clinical practice has to do it. The only exempt obgyns are those, who graduated prior to 1986 and are thus grandfathered-in'. Most have not taken a written exam for at least 10-15 year, and since this exam has never been given... (posted by Alvin 2 years 240 days ago.)