Sleep Medicine Board Review

Is The Pass Machine different from other board reviews?

Yes, in three main ways:

1. The Pass Machine board review is the most comprehensive option. More than just a Question Bank of practice questions, each course includes in-depth lectures in a familiar classroom setting presented by expert faculty. This means you get a topic-by-topic review of exactly what’s on the board exam in much greater detail than what you can get from QBank answer explanations.

2. Because the physician’s schedule is typically a hectic one, The Pass Machine is optimized for on-the-go review. Components such as the audio-only lecture option, iOS and Android app for mobile review, and offline access capability, and a fully illustrated board-mapped study guide make The Pass Machine review easy to incorporate at any point your daily routine.

3. The Triple Trust Guarantee not only gives you a full tuition refund if you don’t pass the exam the first time after taking the course, but it also gives you an extra 10% and free subscription renewal. This unprecedented guarantee serves to assure you of the confidence we have that The Pass Machine content is exceptional.

Who produces The Pass Machine Courses? Where do you get your faculty?

The Pass Machine board review courses are produced by American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC (API). API conducts dozens of courses and trains thousands of physicians each year to pass their boards and stay up to date in their fields. Every single one of American Physician Institute‘s educational courses has full editorial independence, is free of pharmaceutical and industry sponsorship and is backed by an unbeatable guarantee. Because of its reputation for excellence, American Physician Institute is able to enlist many of the top faculty from the best universities, teaching hospitals and research facilities in the country to provide you with Category 1 CME educational activities.

Do you provide board review for other medical specialties?

Yes! In fact, we provide preparation for dozens of other specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.

Is it likely that my employer will cover my tuition?

Because all The Pass Machine courses are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, it is likely that your tuition will be reimbursed. You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for such Category 1 educational activities. After all, it’s in everyone’s best interests to have you board certified. It really pays to ask your training director, medical director, or administrator if you are eligible because some training programs and employers do pay for board exam training. And, if you work for the Federal Government, American Physician Institute is a certified business in the CCR database and can accept government checks and credit cards.

Does The Pass Machine offer any free board review resources?

Yes! Start with our Medical Board Review Blog. There are general articles featuring board prep tips, and articles on board prep that are more board specific.

What is your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID?

American Physician Institute’s Unique Entity ID is LQWHFPP2KLB8.

Can I get a discount off course tuition?

Yes! American Physician Institute offers several board review course discounts:

1. Group discounts
2. Multi-purchase discounts
3. Referral earnings & discounts through our Ambassador Club
4. Residency & Fellowship Program tailored for training programs.

Please call 877-225-8384 for more information or visit the “Discounts & Group Sales” pages under the top menu.

What do I get when I register for the Sleep Medicine review course?

Course enrollment grants you access to your personalized online dashboard, which includes:

• 25 hours of audio-video lectures
• 25 hours of MP4 audio lectures
• Illustrated PDF study guide
• 1000+ practice questions bank
• Earn up to 75 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
• 25 ABIM MOC Points
• CME Vault for claiming and storing your CME certificates
• Triple Trust Guarantee

Board Exam Results and the Triple Trust Guarantee

Is The Pass Machine Sleep Medicine review pass-guaranteed?

Yes, all full courses are pass-guaranteed, and backed by our Triple Trust Guarantee. At any time, you can view the Triple Trust Guarantee Terms & Conditions.

What does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover?

If you purchase a course with a “Triple Trust Guarantee” and fail the board exam for which this course is designed, API will issue a 100% refund of your paid tuition^*, plus an additional 10%, plus free subscription renewal. The guarantee expires in the event the exam for which this course is designed is no longer offered by the certifying board. 

*  Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.

The Triple Trust Guarantee sounds too good to be true—is it for real?

Yes, it’s completely real. Rest assured, API has always honored its guarantees and always will. The Triple Trust Guarantee is API’s way of demonstrating that it’s just as invested in your success as you are. After all, if you fail your board exam, API will pay a penalty. API will refund your course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus, and provide you with free subscription renewal. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for passing results.

Does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover non-tuition course options and upgrades?

No. Course options and upgrades are non-tuition related. Therefore, these fees are not included in any guarantee-related refund payment made under the terms of the Triple Trust Guarantee.

What should I do if I don’t pass my board exam?

First, it’s important to remember that a non-passing result is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities as a physician. The way the ABIM tests you is not the same as the many ways you’re “tested” as a practicing physician. Check out this reassuring video from Dr. Jack - What To Do If You Fail Your Board Exam https://www.thepassmachine.com//video-what-to-do-fail-your-board-exam/

More to the point, American Physician Institute can work with you to help you get over this professional hurdle. Give us a call!

I didn’t pass my board exam. How do I activate my course guarantee?

To activate your guarantee, you must notify American Physician of your failure to pass your board exam and submit a copy of your exam notification and scores. To be eligible for the refund portion of the guarantee you must submit your documents within 45 days of the date of your exam fail notification. To notify American Physician and submit your documents, go to your course dashboard, and click on the "Guarantee" tab. Complete the form and attach your exam notification and scores. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt, and someone will contact you shortly. If you need assistance with this process or your course access is expired, please contact Customer Care at 877-225-8384

Sleep Medicine Course Access

When do I receive online access to Sleep Medicine review course materials?

When a credit card or debit is used for payment, access is immediate. When a check is used as payment, access will be granted once the check has been received and verified.

How long do I have access to my online materials? Does my course expire?

The Sleep Medicine prep course and all its associated online material remains active for a full 12 months from your date of purchase when you register now.

What if I'm not ready to take my exam? Can I extend my course?

Some physicians invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, The Pass Machine allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by 12 months for an additional fee. If you wish to extend your access, please call 877-225-8384 prior to your course expiration date. NOTE: Extension options are not available to Group registrations.

What are your system requirements?

Our products only require internet access and a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari. Use of Internet Explorer is NOT recommended.). All content is compatible with current Mac and PC operating systems.

CME Credits & Board Info

How do I get my CME credits?

Online Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test(s) and/or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing the activity. Live Courses - From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test, CME survey, or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests and CME surveys are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing these activities.

How do I access my earned CME credits?

The Sleep Medicine board review includes access to CME™ Vault for convenient storing and retrieval of CME-related documents. Access this area from the CME Vault tab in your course dashboard.

Where can I find information about taking my specialty's board exam?

For information about Sleep Medicine Board Exam, please visit The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): www.ABIM.org

“The Sleep Medicine Board Review course delivers concise information in a very effective manner, emphasizing key information points. User friendly with mobile device options for busy work schedules.”

Raheela Pirzada, MD, Pittsburgh, PA

“I needed an online review course for the Sleep Medicine recertification examination. The Pass Machine was comprehensive and gave me the information I needed to pass the board exam. The course also helped me find my weaknesses allowing me time to study other materials to supplement the course. My score was above average and I feel that the Pass Machine helped me achieve the high score. A very helpful feature for me was the style of asking a question and then answering it with a lecture. I highly recommend this program to my colleagues.”

Noel Lopez, MD, McAllen, TX

“The course was excellent, most especially the exam section of the course. I did all of these questions and then of course reviewed the answers and did this multiple times during my preparation. So much of the re-certification sleep board exam was set up the same way. I felt for the most part very comfortable with my answers and many of the board questions had been very nearly prepared the same on this prep course. I would recommend this to anyone preparing for the sleep medicine boards, either as a first-time examinee or for the recertification as in my case. This was particularly important for me during this time of covid lock-down because access to review courses, as I had done with my initial examination, was limited. I am a primary otolaryngologist and do sleep medicine as an addition to my practice and came in late to sleep medicine in my career; this course helped me immensely with the recertification process. Many thanks to your team for this.”

Michael Smith, MD, PhD, Charleston, IL

“The Pass Machine is superb. I am sure it helped me to pass my Boards in Sleep Medicine. I will look forward to using The Pass Machine for my Pulmonary Boards as well.”

Manjeshwar Prabhu, MD, Decatur, IL

“The course material was thorough and detailed, covering the material questioned on the exam. I was able to listen to lectures on my runs and it was easy to do questions on my smartphone or laptop. Would definitely recommend this product.”

David Oelberg, MD, Pittsfield, MA

“I took the Sleep Medicine review after studying on my own for three months. Much (but certainly not all) of the material was a review. However; the review was very consolidated, information rich and included several pearls that were helpful for the test. Thank you for providing the service- it was one of the factors that got me a PASS!”

Wayne Colin, MD, DMD

“Really enjoyed the Sleep Medicine Board Review Course – very relevant materials and friendly, helpful speakers. Have had other Sleep talks and courses, and this was much better. Some very good, very helpful drawings to help me remember how to treat, understand phase shift, etc.”

Donald Johnson, MD, Wichita Falls, TX

“Sleep Medicine has a lot of topics that can be difficult to understand and remember. This course covered most of the difficult and basic ones in a way that makes it easy to understand and remember. The teaching faculty did a good job.”

Basma Ricaurte, MD, West Lake, OH

“The material covered in the video/audio course was definitely what was needed for the sleep board.  All of the details were covered and it seemed like the questions were written by the lecturers in the course.”

Maria Dolgovina, MD, Forest Hills, NY

“You have distilled and organized the key aspects of an important and rapidly growing field of medicine into coherently presented lectures. Excellent job!”

Fredric Radoff, MD, Knoxville, TX

“The online integration of content is excellent for continued, seamless board preparation. This will help me sustain a study momentum long after the live course.”

Ahmed Awab, MD, Oklahoma City, OK

“This was a well run course It was comprehensive. The speakers were good and knowledgeable.”

William Trainor, MD, Rock Hall, MD

“Excellent course management! Nice people, organized and task-oriented.”

Demetrios Julius, MD, Richmond, VA

“The course has covered all the topics and it was an excellent review.”

Muhammad Gondal, MD, Leitchfield, KY

“Well organized, complete review course. Highly recommended.”

Wei Binl, MD, Upland, PA

“Good course. Presents a concise collection of pertinent information. Thanks!”

Peter Zazzala, MD, Nutley, NJ

“The course was quite good. It has helped me to focus and organize my studies.”

Jonathan Dogra, MD, Troy, MI

“Very good course. Learned a lot of new things.”

Sanjay Dogra, MD, Troy, MI

“Very good. Covered all topics very well.”

Jeffrey Basti, MD, Brooklyn, NY

“Great review! Very thorough.”

Brenda Hines, MD, Jackson, MS

“Excellent course”

Nasri Ghaly, MD, Syracuse, NY