CREOG Exam: Everything You Need to Know
The CREOG In-Training Exam is a yearly exam during Obstetrics & Gynecology residency, which acts as a barometer for programs and individual residents in preparation for the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG) Qualifying Exam, colloquially known as “written boards”, which are taken in July, just after the completion of an OB/GYN residency. This exam will test knowledge of… Read more »
How to Study for the CREOG Exam
The CREOG (Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology) exam is a yearly in-training exam (ITE) for Ob/Gyn residents. A 2016 study conducted by Lingenfelter et. al revealed that “a CREOG ITE score of at least 200 twice, or as a PGY-4, offers assurance of successful performance on the ABOG examination.” Residents should be striving for a score of… Read more »
Integrating Powerful Strategies for Learning into Graduate Medical Education
Graduate Medical Education (GME) is more commonly referred to as “residency” and “fellowship”. The length depends on the speciality you pursue with it ranging from 3 to 9 years of training. Moving through your training, your level of responsibility, autonomy, and independence increases each year with the goal for you to practice independently within your specialty. Your experience as a… Read more »
Next-Generation NCLEX = Different Student Approach
In 2023, NCLEX test-takers will likely encounter Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN) items for the first time. What you need to know: There are new item types that could be seen on the NGN: Extended Multiple Response Drop-Down Extended Drag and Drop Enhanced Hotspot (Highlight) Matrix/Grid There are 2 categories of item types: Case Study Stand Alone There is also a new… Read more »
How to Pass the NBCOT OTR® on Your First Try
When preparing for important things, like the NBCOT exam, I’m the type of person that plans to work on projects a little at a time. Although with good intentions, I might skip a day working on the project and then promise myself, I’ll do double the next day. When the next day comes, I run out of time to finish… Read more »
Where Occupational Therapists Work and Are Needed Most
As an occupational therapist, you have the chance to practice in a variety of settings and can specialize in various fields of study. A lot of the time fieldwork experiences provide us with a chance to experience a few occupational therapy settings. However, these great learning opportunities cannot begin to expose you to the diversity of occupational therapy jobs available… Read more »
Your 2022 Match Day Recap And How to Secure a Match in 2023
On March 18, 2022, medical students nationwide found out if they were matched with a residency program after four years of hard work and determination. This celebration is called Match Day, which culminates a student’s journey through medical school and celebrates their acceptance to a residency program. It takes a lot of preparation for a match to occur, and this… Read more »
Your NBCOT OTR® Study Guide with Everything You Need to Know
The National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Exam determines and certifies the competency of entry-level occupational therapists. This exam provides certification standards and validates the essential knowledge required for effective entry-level practice in occupational therapy. The high standardization of this exam strives to protect the public, promote quality client care, and maintain the integrity of the profession. (NBCOT, 2019). … Read more »
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of COMLEX OMM Practice Questions! Why You Need to Study Osteopathic Questions
If you are reading this blog post, you are probably thinking “Is OMM really that important for the COMLEX boards?” or “What if I study OMM right before my exam?” or the notorious “I’ll study really hard for the other subjects and just wing the OMM section” (as I’m facepalming in disgust). The answer to all of these questions and… Read more »
Match Day 2022: Residents Reflect on Their Experience
It’s hard to believe that Match Day is just around the corner. Below we hear from fellow TrueLearn learners and current residents of their Match experience, where they share their advice and things they wish they told themselves before the big day. “My advice for Match Day/what I would tell myself knowing what I know now: Be excited about wherever… Read more »