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Intern year of residency is a period of adjustment, to say the least. There’s a lot to learn about not just the specialty you’ve chosen, but where you’ll be working, the people you’ll be working with, and how to maintain a work-life balance. It’s no wonder many doctors about to begin residency are excited, but read more…

When it comes to finding a job you love, there’s no straightforward path to happiness. As a mentor once said to me, “My path to my current role was nonlinear, but ultimately, I was able to create a life for myself as a physician that I love.” I felt that this statement nicely summarized what read more…

This article is going to show two very easy ways to help increase your ABFM Certification score by 100 points. We already know that pass rates for the ABFM exam hover around 90% for all test-takers. And we know that superior test-taking skills alone are not sufficient to pass the exam. While there is no magic pill or wand to achieve this, these two techniques are the most useful, easy to implement and only requires a little of your time. This means anyone can take advantage of them. The first tactic is to use a system over a couple of months to identify what you don’t know. Sounds easy, right? The key is to go through a curriculum and identify what you don’t know – not what you are weak at – but what you don’t know. The second strategy is to take advantage of human error. Tests are written by humans, of course, and humans make errors. This article will show you 5 very easy techniques to narrow down an answer choice to either the correct answer or to a 50/50 probability – even without knowing anything about the topic. By combining these two strategies, you’ll be able to increase your ABFM certification score by 100 points – which could be the difference between passing or failing. Let’s get started.

There are so many tactics you can use when preparing to take a standardized exam such as an In-Training Exam (ITE) or Certification Exam. But there is one I found to be the most useful.

Each year during your pediatrics residency, you’ll take the pediatric in-training exam (ITE). This gauges your preparedness to take the pediatric board exam. The pediatric ITE allows you to see how you’re doing compared to national peer groups, so it can be an invaluable tool to tailor and guide your studying as a resident. Furthermore, read more…

The Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA) is an alternative way for family physicians to maintain their board certification requirements in lieu of the 300-question one-day exam. The FMCLA offers a flexible alternative to the traditional recertification exam family medicine doctors need to take every 10 years, and it allows physicians to demonstrate their knowledge read more…

Time flies, it seems, and you’ve made it to the last year of your family medicine residency! With less than a year before your graduation, this is your chance to learn as much as you can under supervision before entering the world as an attending physician. Take advantage of these tips to ensure a successful read more…

In medicine, the pursuit of knowledge does not end once you graduate from residency or fellowship. After all, in order to provide optimized patient care, physicians must be lifelong learners! In this post, we will answer the top questions about continuing medical education (CME) and requirements for family medicine physicians.  1. What is CME and read more…

Google your name.  …seriously, do it right now. Do you like what you see? In today’s internet age, it definitely behooves a physician to have an online presence. But what exactly does this mean, and how can you make sure to present yourself in a professional way? Here’s what you need to know about doctor social media read more…

With about one in 4 medical school students attending an osteopathic medical school in 2025, a growing need for specialized DO content has emerged in medical education. Meet Rosh Review’s Qbank designed for DO students and residents: the Osteopathic Principles & Practice (OPP) Qbank. Authored and peer-reviewed by osteopathic physicians, this Qbank encompasses all you read more…

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification exam is a rigorous assessment that plays a pivotal role in certifying physicians in the field of family medicine. This comprehensive examination evaluates the knowledge, skills, and competence of aspiring family medicine practitioners, ensuring they meet the required standards set by the ABFM. The exam is designed read more…

From a young age, I’ve always wanted to pursue medicine—I have fond memories of watching Discovery Health and “House” and being fascinated by the complexities of disease processes. While I always knew that this was my calling, entering residency was a different story that challenged me both personally and professionally. If you’re a resident with read more…

The old adage of “Two months for Step 1, two weeks for Step 2, and two #2 pencils for Step 3” doesn’t make sense anymore. Things have definitely changed—Step 3 is a serious exam, and you don’t want to take it lightly. Now, the adage that’s perhaps more relevant when it comes to Step 3 read more…

The average working day of a physician isn’t an easy one. Faced with long shifts and myriad clinical responsibilities, it’s all too easy to neglect your own body’s needs in the service of your profession. But that doesn’t have to be the case! With a new year (and a nice dose of motivation) now in read more…

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification Exam is offered once per year over a two-week period of time. The assessment evaluates the ability of test takers to diagnose and manage both common and rare conditions under the broad umbrella of internal medicine. As you begin to prepare for the exam, it’s important to read more…

When I first started studying for the ABOG written exam, I felt overwhelmed and nervous. So much of residency is about surviving, learning essential skills, and getting through each week or month while acquiring so much knowledge in the hospital, OR, and clinic. However, this firsthand clinical experience typically isn’t enough to pass or do read more…

Deciding to pursue a career in medicine can be challenging—it’s full of so many emotions, ups and downs, long nights, lots of coffee, victories, and failures. But the entire journey becomes worth it when you see that one word: PASSED.  Using the right resources (like Rosh Review’s OB/GYN board questions) helped me get to where read more…

So you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you’re ready to become a general or child & adolescent psychiatrist. All you have to do now is take steps toward the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) initial certification. Although that may sound like a challenging process, thousands of psychiatrists read more…

Every day, customers ask us the same question in several variations: What is the best internal medicine board exam review? Why is your Qbank the top internal medicine board review? How do Blueprint/Rosh Review’s internal medicine Qbanks compare vs MKSAP, MedStudy, UWorld, NEJM Knowledge+/AMBOSS, TrueLearn, BoardVitals…? We understand the importance of the question. Purchasing a read more…

Every day, customers ask us the same question in several variations: What is the best psychiatry board review? Why is your Qbank the top psychiatry board review? How do Rosh Review’s psychiatry Qbanks compare vs TrueLearn, BoardVitals…? We understand the importance of the question. Now that the focus has been on self-directed learning due to read more…