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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

How to Prepare for the ABA ADVANCED Exam

August 25, 2023 by Jason Barnes, D O Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Anesthesiology Tags: anesthesiology, anesthesiology board exam, Anesthesiology board exam prep, board exam prep

Prepping for an Anesthesiology Board Exam? Get a comprehensive ABA BASIC or ABA ADVANCED board review course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. The ABA ADVANCED Exam is the second written test that an anesthesiologist must take in the process of becoming a board-certified anesthesiologist through the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), with the BASIC Exam being the first test. The ADVANCED Exam is taken after graduation from an anesthesia residency. It is offered twice… Click to Read More

Wealth Management for Physicians: Exploring Types of Financial Advisors

August 21, 2023 by Laura Tobias, American Physician Institute Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Physician Advice Tags: financial advisors for physicians, wealth management, wealth management for physicians

Want to learn more about wealth management for physicians? Try our Wealth Management Course, a comprehensive and easy-to-listen-to course with a faculty of certified financial planners that guides physicians through this complex landscape of wealth management options. Physicians face unique challenges when it comes to managing finances, but they gain lucrative financial opportunities, too. With a demanding profession and more complex financial needs than professionals in many other industries face, physicians must seek the right guidance to secure their financial… Click to Read More

ABA BASIC Exam: Everything You Need to Know to Prepare

August 11, 2023 by Dr. Jason Barnes, DO Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Anesthesiology, Board Exam Tags: anesthesiology, anesthesiology board exam, Anesthesiology board exam prep, board exam prep, board exam prep tips

Prepping for an Anesthesiology Board Exam? Get a comprehensive ABA BASIC or ABA ADVANCED board review course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. I had not really heard of the ABA BASIC Exam until I matched into an anesthesia residency, and after some research, I recognized that this test carries the same weight as a Step/COMLEX. The ABA basic examination determines whether or not you will be able to continue your training in an anesthesia… Click to Read More

USMLE Step 2 Prep: Is Step 2 Easier Than Step 1?

August 2, 2023 by Gail Clifford, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts Tags: USMLE prep courses, USMLE step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 2 CK, USMLE step 2 prep

So, which is more difficult, the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK? The answer is – it depends. The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a series of exams that aspiring physicians must pass to practice medicine in the United States. The USMLE is divided into three steps, with Step 1 and Step 2 being crucial milestones in a medical student’s journey. Most of us take Step 3 at the end of our first year of residency. USMLE… Click to Read More

Unlocking the Power of Medical Innovations: The Importance of Patenting Good Healthcare Inventions

July 28, 2023 by Laura Tobias, American Physician Institute Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Medical Innovation Tags: medical innovation, medical innovation course, medical innovations

The world of healthcare is fast-paced and ever-changing, and ground-breaking discoveries progressively transform lives. The role innovation plays in healthcare cannot be overstated; it is medical innovations that revolutionize patient care, improve treatment outcomes, and open doors to further advancements. Inventions drive the healthcare industry’s advancement; however, they risk failing to reach their full potential if they are not patented. Patenting medical inventions is crucial for several reasons, and in this article, we’ll explore the most important ones. What Is… Click to Read More

USMLE: When Do You Take Step 3?

July 27, 2023 by Nicole A. Colwell, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, USMLE Tags: USMLE prep, USMLE prep courses

Prepping for your USMLE Step 3 exam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 3 practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 is the third in a series of exams for physicians who have the goal of assuming independent responsibility for patient care. It is a crucial step for physicians-in-training on the journey to independent practice. Both the completion of an internship year and a passing… Click to Read More

ABIM Exam Format: Everything You Need to Know

July 21, 2023 by Rebecca Breslow, MD 1 Comment Categories: All Posts, Internal Medicine

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. You’ve finished your grueling Internal Medicine residency and are a newly minted internist, with only one last hurdle to overcome: The American Board of Internal Medicine Certification Exam (ABIM). Understanding the ABIM exam format can be vital in crossing the finish line to becoming a certified internal medicine practitioner. The exam is a milestone… Click to Read More

Obesity Management: What Physicians Need to Know When Prescribing Anti-obesity Medication

July 19, 2023 by Laura Tobias, American Physician Institute Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obesity Management, Pediatrics

Looking for more detailed information on anti-obesity medication? Try the lightening review Updates on Anti-Obesity Medications Course from American Physician Institute. According to the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), the single most prevalent chronic disease in the United States is obesity. However, many healthcare providers, specifically physicians, are not properly trained to help patients with obesity management. More than 40% of adults nationwide are obese, and childhood obesity rates continue to rise, as well as the rates of diseases… Click to Read More

What Is the Best Internal Medicine Board Review Course?

July 14, 2023 by Gail Clifford, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Certification, Board Exam, Internal Medicine

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. Looking for the best Internal Medicine Review? Choosing the right board review course is a crucial step in preparing for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification Examination. With so many options available, it’s important to consider several factors when making this decision. First, you should consider the format of the ABIM review… Click to Read More

Pediatrics Board Review: How to Study for the Exam

July 7, 2023 by Jessica Johnson, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, Pediatrics Tags: board exam prep, board exam study tips, how to study for the boards, pediatric board prep, pediatrics board review, peds board exam, peds board prep

Prepping for a Pediatric Board Exam? Get a comprehensive Pediatric Board Review Course from The Pass Machine to get your board prep on track. The pediatric board exam is hard and is statistically getting more and more difficult based on the declining pass rate in recent years. The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) General Certifying Examination is offered only once a year. So, if you don’t pass, this exam and preparing for it will preoccupy your mind for nearly a… Click to Read More

Should I Maintain My Board Certification for as Long as I Practice?

June 30, 2023 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Certification, Board Exam Tags: board certification, board-certified physician, medical board preparation

My answer for myself is: Yes, I would always maintain my board certification for as long as I see patients. I would not practice with lapsed board certification. Here I present my reason – yes, I have only one reason to remain board certified. This medical-legal reason is relevant to and resonates with me. It may or may not be relevant or resonate with you, but I think it’s good for you to at least be aware of it as… Click to Read More

USMLE Step 1: What’s on It?

May 26, 2023 by Simon Padanilam, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: USMLE, usmle qbank, USMLE step 1

Prepping for your USMLE Step 2 exam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 2 CK practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. Taking Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination Any medical student hoping to become a doctor in the United States must take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) as part of their medical education requirements, starting with USMLE Step 1. This rigorous exam consists of three “steps” designed to… Click to Read More

USMLE Step 3 Exam: Optimize Your Performance on Test Day

May 19, 2023 by Nicole A. Colwell, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: USMLE, USMLE Step 3, USMLE Step 3 exam

Prepping for your USMLE Step 3 exam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 3 practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. The USMLE Step 3 exam is the final assessment first-year residents take before they can practice medicine independently. The exam assesses a physician’s knowledge of advanced clinical medicine and is different from the other two USMLE examinations taken in medical school. The experience of sitting for Step 3 of the USMLE will be… Click to Read More

USMLE Step 3 Content: What’s on the Exam?

May 12, 2023 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: passing the USMLE, Step 3 Content, USMLE Step 3, USMLE Step 3 examples

Prepping for your USMLE Step 3 exam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 3 practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. The USMLE Step 3 exam is the final examination first-year residents need to pass to practice medicine independently. USMLE Step 3 content assesses a practitioner’s knowledge of advanced clinical medicine and is vastly different from the other two USMLE examinations, so interns should know what to expect and how to prepare to face… Click to Read More

The USMLE Step 2 CK Score

May 5, 2023 by Jack Krasuski, MD 1 Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: understanding USMLE score, USMLE Score, USMLE Step 2 CK

Prepping for your USMLE Step 2 exam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 2 CK practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. Each United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step exam is scored differently. Understanding what your USMLE Step 2 score means and how it is calculated can help you prepare in a more focused way. Understanding your USMLE Step 2 CK score Scores for the USMLE Step 2 exam range from 1 to… Click to Read More

USMLE vs. COMLEX: What’s the Difference?

April 27, 2023 by Nicole A. Colwell, MD 2 Comments Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: complex, medical licensing exams, USMLE, usmle vs complex

Prepping for a USMLE Step exam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 2 or Step 3 practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. USMLE vs. COMLEX: Is one exam for MD students and the other for DO students? It’s not that simple. Traditionally speaking, osteopathic medical students have been required to take the COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination) to be eligible for licensure, whereas allopathic medical students are required to take the USMLE… Click to Read More

What Is “Irregular Behavior” on the USMLE? How Do I Avoid It?

April 21, 2023 by Simon Padanilam, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: board exam prep, how to pass the USMLE, how to study for the boards, USMLE, USMLE exam prep, USMLE Step 2CK

Prepping for a USMLE Sexam? Try 200 free USMLE Step 2 CK practice questions or 200 free USMLE Step 3 practice questions from The Pass Machine to help get your USMLE prep on track. What Is “Irregular Behavior?” The USMLE examinations are tightly regulated and have a high level of security in place to maintain the integrity of their content and ensure their value in assessing candidates for medical licensing. As a result, there are certain actions of examinees that… Click to Read More