Fearing The OBGYN Oral Exam - A Full Spectrum of Emotion
Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010
by Alvin Schamroth
Exampro
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 should lift your spirits to know that even if you are worried about this exam, you share these thoughts with countless others who went on to be successful.
Pre Case List Submission:
"This oral case list is one of the most burdensome things I have ever done"
"Where do I begin"
"I just don't have the time to do all this"
Tip:
Just put aside 2 hours per week to document your cases. There is software in the marketplace to guide you through the process.
Months Before Oral Pre -Exam:
"I completely freeze when I have to defend my decisions in the mock oral environment. What am I going to do in the real exam?'
'I just feel I simply I will never know enough!'
"I don't know how to prepare for this exam'
Tip:
Practice, practice, practice your oral exam technique. Review your cases with another doctor and try to anticipate questions. Then take a professional Mock Oral Board Prep Course where you will be trained and be tested by experts who will help you understand why and what the examiners will ask.
Post Exam:
"I am proud to inform you that I passed my oral boards taken 11/5/09! '
" I found the exam easy and almost enjoyable. I used the advice provided by Dr. Schamroth. He was right on the money . His instruction manual, particularly the high-yield question and answers, was invaluable.
There was not one question the examiners asked me that I did not know!
" In retrospect, I can see why the average candidates study methods of reading more and more is not the answer . I attended the Exampro course and used their Case of the Day Manual. It made for an easy exam, which I passed. '
Tip:
Invest in yourself . Be prepared and make the most out of your time in front of the examiner, to confidently and methodically explain your case list. The challenging cases are your " golden treasure, " yielding the most discussion and points.
Put yourself at ease. Realize that everyone feels exactly the same. It just means you are 100% normal! But you have to do something about it. This is what makes the difference between becoming board certified or not .
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Great exam advice. Fear is such a terrible motivator. I think exams at all levels are so contaminated by a totally disproportionate terror that this is the only chance and life will end if we fail. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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