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The Hidden Epidemic: Pain Among Physicians and Other Health Professionals

September 29, 2025 by Brooke Dulka, PhD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Physician Advice Tags: Clinician Burnout, Medical Careers, Occupational Health, Physician Wellness, Work-Related Pain, Workplace Wellness

Healthcare professionals dedicate their careers to healing others, yet many suffer silently from a pervasive occupational hazard: pain. From emergency room physicians to surgeons, the physical demands of medical practice take a significant toll on practitioners. Moreover, even the sedentary aspect of clinical work, especially in a telehealth setting, takes it own toll. Thus, work-related pain among physicians and other clinicians is more common than many realize. A Silent Problem Work-related pain is actually quite common among health care professionals.… Click to Read More

From Framework to Care: Applying the 5Ms in Geriatric Medicine

September 17, 2025 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine Tags: Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Board Review, Geriatric Medicine Board Review Course

The health care landscape is shifting rapidly, and it is more evident in the care of older adults. By 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65, and most will be living with multiple chronic conditions. Yet the health care system—still optimized for single-disease management—is not keeping pace in geriatric medicine. According Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2024), managing chronic disease in older adults requires more than following traditional guidelines. It demands a shift in mindset: from “what’s the matter with… Click to Read More

The Hell of Waiting for Board Results – Use This Mindset to Avoid Driving Yourself Crazy

September 4, 2025 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam Tags: american physician institute, board exam prep, board exam results, the pass machine

Nearly every board exam candidate feels unnerved by their exam. Many physicians feel despondent, remembering how many questions they were either ‘clueless’ or ‘really unsure’ about. This experience of deep uncertainty continues for the entire period of waiting, often 4 to 6 weeks, until results arrive. The reason for this despondency is that a large – usually the largest – percentage of questions on the exam are those that the candidate is less than 100% certain of having gotten right.… Click to Read More

Improving Care for an Aging Population: How a Geriatric Medicine Board Review Helps Physicians Apply Core Principles in Practice

June 12, 2025 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Geriatric Medicine Tags: american physician institute, board exam prep, Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Board Review, Geriatric Medicine Board Review Course

The US population is aging rapidly, which presents an additional challenge for primary care physicians as they struggle to keep up with ever-growing healthcare needs. A major demographic shift is underway, with one in five Americans projected to be over the age of 65 by 2030. This scenario has become a pressing reality for general internists and family physicians as they deal with an influx of older patients in healthcare settings. However, the current ratio of board-certified geriatric medicine physicians… Click to Read More

How to Study for Medical Board Exams: Prioritize “the Big and the Bad” for Smarter Board Review

May 15, 2025 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam Tags: board exam prep, board exam prep tips

No matter how much time you have remaining to prepare for your boards, you must still prioritize certain exam topics over others. This is true because even if you go through ALL the material once or even twice during your board review, there will always remain topics that you’ll perform worse on during your practice tests. How do you know which topics you’re weaker on as you’re progressing through your studies? If you took the exam previously and failed, you… Click to Read More

EXACT Board Prep Accelerator Delivers Custom Board Success — Here’s How

March 28, 2025 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam Tags: board exam prep, board exam prep tips, board prep

EXACT is a proprietary algorithm that customizes a study program for each learner. The learner completes a board-reflective practice test and EXACT converts the results into a personalized board prep review schedule and study plan so learners pass on their first try At American Physician Institute (API), a leading medical education and certification solutions provider, we offer EXACT — a FREE game-changing board prep program for medical professionals. API’s proprietary EXACT algorithm powers the program, which provides individuals with personalized… Click to Read More

The Ultimate Last-Minute Pediatric Board Review Guide

February 21, 2024 by Maggie Cogar 2 Comments Categories: All Posts, Pediatrics Tags: pediatric board prep, pediatrics board review

Prepping for a Pediatric Board Exam? Get a comprehensive Pediatric Board Review Course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. As the American Board of Pediatrics certifying exam approaches, efficient study habits become crucial during last-minute pediatric board review. Utilize your time wisely by focusing on high-yield topics and practice questions. Prioritize areas of weakness while reinforcing strong areas to ensure a well-rounded understanding. Create a structured study schedule, allocating dedicated time for review sessions and… Click to Read More

Meeting the DEA Mate Act Training Requirement for Medical Professionals

December 7, 2023 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: Addiction Medicine, All Posts Tags: Addiction Medicine, Addiction Medicine Board Review Course, DEA MATE Training

What Is the 2023 DEA MATE ACT? The DEA MATE (Medication Access and Treatment Expansion) Act, enacted in June 2023 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, is an attempt to address the opioid epidemic through addiction medication access and physician training. This legislation mandates continuing medical education for medical practitioners registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Notably, it imposes a one-time eight-hour training requirement focused on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use… Click to Read More

Two Pathways to Addiction Medicine Board Certification

November 14, 2023 by Jack Krasuski, MD 2 Comments Categories: Addiction Medicine, All Posts Tags: Addiction Medicine, Addiction Medicine Board Review Course, Addiction Medicine Certification

From now until the end of 2025, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) offers two ways for physicians to become board-certified Addiction Medicine specialists – the “traditional certification pathway” and the “clinical practice pathway.” The ABPM recognizes physicians working in the field of addictions have diverse medical specialty training, and therefore, the medical specialty board offers these two certification pathways in Addiction Medicine. While the “traditional” pathway requires completion of an accredited fellowship, the “practice pathway” allows physicians to… Click to Read More

How to Study for the ABIM Board Exam

October 27, 2023 by Gail Clifford, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Internal Medicine Tags: internal medicine board exam, internal medicine board exam tips

Prepping for an Internal Medicine Board Exam? Get a comprehensive Internal Medicine Board Review Course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. Passing the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) board exam is not just a professional milestone; it is the gateway to becoming a highly proficient and compassionate Internal Medicine physician. Earning ABIM certification is a critical achievement that signifies you have successfully met rigorous standards, demonstrating not only your vast medical knowledge but also… Click to Read More

Negotiating a Physician Contract: A Comprehensive Guide to Best Practices

October 20, 2023 by Maggie Cogar, Laura Tobias, American Physician Institute Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts Tags: physician contract

Navigating the intricacies of physician contract negotiations and knowing key mistakes to avoid can seem overwhelming without the best strategies and knowledge on your side. Although the number one clause most physicians negotiate is salary, much more must be carefully considered as part of physician employment agreements. This article will provide valuable insights and best practices to help you negotiate your physician contract. How to Negotiate Your Physician Contract To avoid common negotiation pitfalls that lead to missed opportunities and… Click to Read More

Earn Internal Medicine CME Credits Online

October 13, 2023 by Gail Clifford, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Internal Medicine Tags: ABIM MOC, Internal Medicine CME, Internal Medicine MOC

Prepping for an Internal Medicine Board Exam? Get a comprehensive Internal Medicine Board Review Course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. In the swiftly advancing realm of medicine, the demand for staying abreast of the latest advancements is unrelenting. For medical professionals, this pursuit of knowledge extends beyond a mere obligation; it’s an intrinsic commitment to ensuring the highest standards of patient care. As the year 2023 unfolds, the quest for Internal Medicine CME credits… Click to Read More

Tips and Tricks for Passing the ABS Certifying Exam

October 10, 2023 by Juanne Osigweh, MD, MPH, FACS Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: general surgery board exams, general surgery board prep

Prepping for a General Surgery Board Exam? Get a comprehensive General Surgery Qualifying or General Surgery Certifying review course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. How to Navigate the High-Stakes General Surgery Certifying Exam The American Board of Surgery (ABS) Certifying Examination. The mere mention of this high-stakes exam is enough to tighten your stomach into a knot and cause massive anxiety. Yes, preparing for this exam can be challenging, but it’s a mandatory step… Click to Read More

How to Prepare for the ABIM Cardiology Boards

October 6, 2023 by Waqas Qureshi, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Cardiology Tags: board exam prep, board exam studying, cardiology board prep, cardiology boards

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) was initially founded in 1936 to answer a public call to establish more uniform standards for physicians. It is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors to achieve high standards of care. It certifies 1 out of 4 physicians in the United States. There are more than 200,000 ABIM board-certified physicians across internal medicine and its 20 subspecialties. It is one of the 24 medical specialty boards that make up the… Click to Read More

How to Study for the Boards: The Dos and Don’ts of Preparing for Your Medical Board Exam

September 25, 2023 by Gail Clifford, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam Tags: board exam prep, board exam prep tips, board exam studying

If you’re on the journey to becoming a board-certified medical professional, let me tell you firsthand how important passing the medical board exam is. I’ve been through this crucial phase myself, and I understand the pivotal role it plays in shaping your career. So, as your friendly board-certified physician, I’m here to share some personal insights on how to study for the boards, how a board review course can help, and how I conquered the board exams and helped my… Click to Read More

Pass the Nephrology Board Certification Exam With a Nephrology Board Review Course

September 22, 2023 by Regina Lilly, MD, MPH Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts Tags: board exam prep, nephrology board certification, nephrology board review

Every physician, no matter how qualified, needs to pass the Nephrology Board Certification Exam and they want to feel confident doing so. If you are planning to take the initial board examination after recently completing your fellowship or if you are preparing for the maintenance of certification (MOC) examination, you need to prioritize exam study time between your personal life and professional responsibilities. Physicians like you seek the most effective methods to study for the Nephrology Board Exam because there… Click to Read More

Mastering The American Board of Internal Medicine Exams

September 20, 2023 by Dr. Rebecca Breslow, MD 4 Comments Categories: All Posts, Internal Medicine Tags: board exam prep, internal medicine board exam, passing internal medicine exam

Prepping for an Internal Medicine Board Exam? Get a comprehensive Internal Medicine Board Review Course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. Now that you’ve completed your Internal Medicine residency, it’s time to become certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Though this process may seem intimidating, in this article, I’ll tell you exactly what is required. I’ll discuss the exam you’ll have to take and the continuing educational work you’ll need to do… Click to Read More

ABIM Sleep Medicine: Why All Types of Physicians Should Understand How Sleep Impacts Health

September 15, 2023 by Laura Tobias, American Physician Institute Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Sleep Medicine

Looking for more detailed information on sleep medicine? Try the comprehensive Sleep Medicine Board Review Course from The Pass Machine. Sleep disorders are common, affecting an estimated 50 to 70 million adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the 2020 National Health Interview Survey revealed that 8.4% of adults took sleep medication in the last 30 days, every day or most days, to help them fall or stay asleep. The array of sleep disorders ranges… Click to Read More

What You Need to Know to Pass the ABS Qualifying Exam

September 8, 2023 by Juanne Osigweh, MD, MPH, FACS Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: board exam prep, general surgery, general surgery board prep, how to prepare for the general surgery board exams

Prepping for a General Surgery Board Exam? Get a comprehensive General Surgery Qualifying or General Surgery Certifying review course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. So, you’re faced with the challenge of taking the ABS qualifying exam, and you’re wondering what’s the best way to prepare to ensure that you pass the first time around. The process of taking the ABS certifying exams can feel daunting and overwhelming, with so much to review in so… Click to Read More

ABFM Board Exam Prep: How to Prepare for the Family Medicine Certification Exam

September 1, 2023 by Nausheen Ahmed, MD, FAAFP Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Family Medicine Tags: ABFM board exam, family medicine board prep, family medicine board review, Family medicine certification

Prepping for your Family Medicine Board Exam? Get a comprehensive Family Medicine Board Review Course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. The ABFM exam, or the American Board of Family Medicine Certification exam, is required for board certification in family medicine. This is the exam residents take either prior to completing their Family Medicine Residency or right after completing their residency. Residents should prepare for this exam throughout their residency by taking an in-service exam… Click to Read More