When preparing yourself for “The Boards,” there are many things to take into consideration. Read on in to learn tried and true tips that will help you on your road to passing the exam. And embarking on your career as a certified dermatologist.
1) This is a marathon, not a race – start preparing early
The accumulation of knowledge for the Certifying Examination is meant to take place over t … Continue reading "Tips for Preparing for the Certifying Examination (Part 1 of 2)"
When it comes to board exams, there is one important thing to remember for success: You don't just need to learn material, you have to synthesize it. Medical journals and literature are tricky and require creative thinking and applied problem solving in order to fully understand; that's why synthesis is so important. This could mean building tables, compiling figures and small chunks of data... wh … 
Dermatology residency is a marathon, not a sprint, you have three years to learn the material and though it is quite a large volume, it is do-able.
As a first year dermatology resident, you will be completely overwhelmed with the pure volume of material you need to know. First year, read Bolognia, it is long and you will hate reading it some weeks, but it will provide you with an excellent founda … Continue reading "I Wish I Had Known: Residency Study Advice"
