OB/GYN

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…

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

Over the past three years, programs have transitioned to using more virtual-based learning platforms, either in combination with or in place of face-to-face instruction. As self-directed learning becomes more common, programs are looking for creative ways to use these learning platforms and keep residents engaged. Program directors, chief residents, and Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) are read more…

If you’re headed into your OB/GYN intern year, it’s common to feel nervous or overwhelmed with the transition to residency. Here are some words of advice that I wish I knew before starting my own OB/GYN intern year, and some tips to help set you up for success! I vividly recall the night before my read more…

Trying to write about the “typical” day for an OB/GYN resident is nearly impossible, since they are all vastly different—that’s probably one of the reasons you chose to be an OB/GYN! But, that said, there are some things you can expect to do on a given day. And in this post, I’m going to paint read more…

Even though it might feel like you just took your CREOG exam, you’ll have to start thinking about studying again before you know it. In the months after I took my first CREOG during the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a lot of free time to reflect on best studying practices (thanks to stay-at-home orders and read more…

Instead of the 2020 ABOG oral boards being administered in January and February 2021, ABOG is transitioning to a computer-based exam offered on February 2 and May 11, 2021. This is a temporary change to prioritize safety and minimize health risks for candidates, examiners, and staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wondering how to prepare read more…

Researching the best OB/GYN exam study tips and board review methods can be overwhelming. Rather than doing the time-intensive search yourself, you’ll find the answers to common questions here. This post will help clarify what types of study options exist, which one(s) are right for you, and what you need to know to prepare for read more…

We just added 300 new questions, comprehensive explanations, teaching images, One Step Further™ questions, and Rapid Reviews to the OB/GYN Qualifying Exam Qbank, bringing the total to more than 3,000! Here’s a peek at one of the new questions: A 38-year-old G2P1001 woman presents to labor and delivery for scheduled elective induction of labor at read more…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected board exams across many specialties, with some being postponed or canceled due to health concerns and testing center closures. Here is the pertinent information about the ABOG Qualifying (written) Exam and how to prepare for it during COVID-19. When is the ABOG Qualifying Exam in 2020? As of May read more…

Crushing the OB/GYN shelf exam is equally about HOW you study as it is WHAT you study. The latter is far easier to communicate, but I hope to convey an overall ethos regarding the best approach to studying medicine. First, a note on how. Have you ever heard the expression “the best diet is the read more…

Obstetrics and Gynecology is an exciting, dynamic, and captivating field–especially when you’re hitting the wards for the first time. However, positioning yourself to score a top mark on the OB/GYN shelf exam is challenging because much of the content is specific and unique to this clerkship alone. When I was going through third year, I read more…

Introducing the Mock OB/GYN Shelf/Clerkship Exam, best suited for medical students who want to excel in their OB/GYN clerkship. The Mock OB/GYN Shelf/Clerkship Exam is located in your Boost Box (on the home page of your desktop/laptop Rosh Review account). It contains 100 questions and comprehensive explanations to help you prepare for the NBME Obstetrics read more…

With the 2019 CREOG Exam around the corner, now is the time to assess your strengths and weaknesses to focus your studying on areas that need the most attention.  The Mock CREOG Exam is located in your Boost Box (located on the homepage of your desktop/laptop Rosh Review account). There are two sessions, just like the actual read more…

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