Why Starting Early Changes Everything
If you’ve begun planning your board exam preparation 9 to 12 months out, you’re already ahead of most exam candidates. Take a brief, rare moment to give yourself a pat on the back.
The fact that you’re starting now means you have the flexibility to study smarter, as well as with less stress and with a more assured positive outcome. To study smarter means to study more effectively and more efficiently.
Studying early gives you… Click to Read More
How to Estimate Your Exam Prep Time
One of the most common questions we receive at The Pass Machine is: “How many hours should I devote to preparing for my board exam?
On the one hand, I have a firm answer: 200 hours for a specialty exam and 150 for a subspecialty exam.
On the other hand, I have no answer at all. Vast differences in study time and effort exist among individual learners and for different exams. Instead, I have a way for you to arrive… Click to Read More
What Is the Best Internal Medicine Board Review Course?
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
Should I Maintain My Board Certification for as Long as I Practice?
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




