Optional Evening Lectures
ABOG Oral Exam LectureClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
The ABOG Oral Exam lecture really should be mandatory rather than optional for anyone taking their ABOG oral board exam. It would be "good for you" even if you're taking your written exam to see what's down the pipe. We will review the content and the format of the exam. You really don't want to be blindsided walking into this test. Forewarned is forearmed.
"The Oral Exam lecture helped give me a better perspective of what to expect on THE day" "the Oral exam lecture helped bring potential pitfalls to my attention" " The evening sessions on the orals was enlightening (and you say fear/knowlege is a good motivator?) I will definitely be back before I take the orals" "Gave me an idea about what is coming. Knowlege is power. I'm not as nervous now." - 4/08 "Unfortunately this is my 2nd time for the orals. Dr. Das' lecture really tells it like it is." - 4/08 "Great practical information about the exam & schedule -- nice to have a better idea what to expect" -- Sep 08 "The specifics re: test environment help take the mystery out, and I'm sure will lower my stress" -- Sep 08 Oral Exam Pearls and PerilsClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
The Oral Exam Pearls and Perils pertains to anyone taking an oral exam. Again it's virtually mandatory for anyone taking their ABOG or AOBOG oral board exam. The American medical school and residency training program are weak in providing oral exam practice. Thus few are skilled with the tricks and nuances of oral exams. These are tried and true pearls and perils of exam conduct. Learn from others' mistakes. What's that old adage, "trick me once, shame on you; trick me twice, shame on me"? Again for those of you taking your written exam, a half hour of additional lecture will save you hours of agony and speculation when you're now on the hot seat next year.
"Thanks for letting those of us who are preparing for the written boards listen in. Sure helps to know what's coming down the pipe." - 4/08 "Very informative and helpful." - 4/08 "Very insightful. Gave me focus." - 4/08 "Stress relieving, very eye opening, lots of helpful hints and phrases"-- Sep 08 "Dr. Peeper was very entertaining -- lots of good advice" -- Sep 08 "Wow! Dr. Peeper was funny, energetic and approachable!" -- Sep 08 "Made me less anxious. Many great tips". -- Sep 08 Defending Your Case ListClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
 Defending Your Case List is a must for those taking their ABOG oral board exam. Dr. Das has two binders of case list excerpts that demonstrate a number of teaching points on how to defend your case list. This is a very interactive session where you undergo a paradigm shift from being the candidate to becoming the examiner. This new viewpoint will now enable you to look at your case list in a whole new light. By the end of the session, the room is aglow with all the "light bulbs" going off. This is also the time to barrage Dr. Das with any and every question you have about your case list. Make sure you bring your case list. Defending Your Case List, the Verizon Way is invaluable for those taking their ABOG oral board exam. You know how the Verizon commercials show how the whole network is behind you? Well, you get the same benefit during your oral exam. Unfortunately cell phones are not permitted during your exam, but we've got the next best thing. Bring the case that you are the most worried about how to defend. We'll put it to the whole group and collectively figure out how to get you out of that pickle. This is a first come, first served, so your chances are best if you send us a copy ahead of time. "I'm sitting for my written boards, but I'm glad you persuaded me to come to the evening sessions on the case list. I had no idea what was involved in starting/preparing your case list. I hope not to make the same mistakes as the gal sitting next to me." "The Verizon session gave me confidence that others have similar case dilemmas" "The Verizon session helped me focus on what is truly important about my list" Case List ConstructionClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
The Case List Construction is targeted to those ABOG oral board candidates who were unable to attend the case list workshop and for those workshop attendees who just want to sit back and smile -- but keep those "got it, done that, piece of cake" comments to yourself. Dr. Das will discuss the basics of how to construct your case list. She will review the pros/cons of the case list software products, the summary sheets, pitfalls in completing each section, and conclude with the ideal features of a well constructed case list. Don' forget to bring your case list!
Verizon Case List Construction is a continuation of the basic construction session. We will move to more advanced case list construction concepts. Dr. Das has a binder of about 150 cases that demonstrate various themes. We will put it to the group to decide which ones to cover. Speaking of group, we'll at any point allow you to present your case list construction dilemma to the group. Collectively we'll strategize on the best way to word that case you've been stumped about how to word. Don' forget to bring your case list! Image EnhancementClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
Image Enhancement is recommended for those taking their ABOG or AOBOG oral exam. It is a quick, lighthearted talk on how to physically put your best foot forward. Given this is the most important test of your career, you must take no chances.
"Gee, Dr. Das has thought of everything. I now know even my appearance and handshake make a difference." "Thought-provoking." "Although on the surface, the Image Enhancement was funny and light, the more I thought about it, the more profound the implications of what you said. Thanks -they won't get a second chance on my first impression" Written Exam TipsClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
"Very helpful. Love 'the system.'" -- April 2009 "Taught me excellent tips on better test taking techniques. I found the elimination method for multiple choice questions especially helpful" -- CA 4/09 "I was fascinated to learn how to analyze a questions & figure out why I missed it" -- April 09 "Helped me develop a plan for PERFECT practice" "Very nice because knowledge is not my problem, but strategy WAS. "Dr. Das, remember I was the 3rd year resident that you said performed 'stellar' during the oral forum when you came and evaluated our residency program? Everybody was surprised, as my CREOG scores were not congruent with my oral exam performance. I made a special trip to listen to your written exam tips seminar and am so glad I did. This year, not only did I obtain my highest score ever, but I was 12 points higher than the chief year average. The 'system' is brilliantly simple, easy to incorporate, and made all the difference for me. I will definitely use it for the written boards." - SW Feb 09 "It gave me a study plan not only for the written board exam, but CREOGs too" Oct 08 "I like the schedule and organization for my study plan -- I'm all over it now!" Sep 08 "Now WHY in all my years of schooling, has no one given a lecture on how to analyze how to take a test? THANK YOU - I guess better late than never" "Ohh, NOW I get it - I can't wait to try out your technique on how to analyze my performance (for the written exam) "I really did not know any of these techniques - Wow." - 4/08 "I like "the system" and will try it out - makes a lot of sense." - 4/08 "Now I've got a plan of action to attack questions." - 4/08 "I've never had trouble passing a written exam, but I think your 'Performance Analysis' strategy will help me do even better." - 4/08 Round Robin Case of the Day - Answers ReviewClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
Review Answers to Round Robin Case of the Days is exactly that. All week we have been conducting round robins trying to simulate the "Structured Cases" portion of the ABOG oral and the AOBOG clinical exam. We have strategically been tight lipped and tried to keep the answers well guarded, just like ABOG and AOBOG; however, unlike them, NOW we're going to give you the answers. We will walk through however many of the 38 topics we can get through, before Dr. Das collapses. Come in costume, as this will surely put you in the Trick or Treat mode.
"Great at relieving the fear of the unknown" Sep 08 "Great practice, I mean PERFECT practice" Oct 08 "Scary, but better to know that now, than on the test" Sep 08 "Actually fun" Oct 08 "Enjoyed this tremendously" "fabulous" "Helpful to hear the group's efforts in answering the questions" "I unfortunately failed my oral exam last year; your Round Robin exercise was EXACTLY the format of my test. Although I wish I had you last year, NOW I'm ready - these are perfect practice for the real thing" Osteopathic ExamsClick to Show/Hide Lecture Description
The Osteopathic Exam by Dr. Das is really mandatory for those taking their AOBOG clinical or written exams; however those taking their ABOG orals will greatly benefit as well. She will review the content and format for each exam. The majority of the lecture is spent walking through each of the ten core topics of the clinical exam and outlining potential test questions. Obviously this will be invaluable for those taking their AOBOG clinical exams. However most certainly there is a high likelihood that these same ten topics will pop up on the ABOG orals too, so talk about being spoon fed. Poof-- in a half hour we have completely laid out your study plan for these ten topics.The Osteopathic Clinical Exam taught by DO Dr. Das is a must for those taking their AOBOG clinical board exam and strongly recommended for those taking their ABOG oral exams. She will briefly walk through the osteopathic specific features pertaining to each of the ten core topics. The bulk of her lecture is presenting each of the ten core topics in a manner similar to the exam and collectively figuring out the answers. You will be ever so grateful, as hopefully then your test is just a déjà vu experience.
"She made me realize the extent & level of detail I will be expected to articulate my tx plans before the panel!!" - April 09 "Helped me focus on what to do in the last few weeks." - 4/08 "Dizzingly comprehensive, I feel we put each of the ten core topics under the microscope." - 4/08 "Finally an allopathic course that understands our osteopathic exam needs too. The evening session on the ten core topics helped enormously." - 4/08 ABC reserves the right to cancel within 3 weeks of the date of the workshop if there is not a minimum of 10 registrants.
"Very helpful, thanks!!" "Great, very informative. Good tips! Nice to know what to expect on the exam" "Invaluable. A MUST for oral candidates" "Helped me exceptionally. I am really glad I did not miss it" "I know that you get 'thank you' e-mails almost daily, but I could not pass the opportunity to thank you for your great seminar. I went to the exam with a lot of confidence. The handouts were very helpful. The optional evening sessions on the case list and mock oral exams were crucial. I left the testing center knowing that I had passed." | |||||
References Available Upon Request America's OB/GYN Board Review Course | |||||
