Residents Share: Study Tips, Biggest Fears, and Ways to Celebrate
With boards approaching, it’s always important to remember that, as residents, you’re not alone. People have come before you and felt this stress. And there are plenty of people right beside you who are feeling the same way. I caught up with some residents and asked them to share some of their thoughts related to the upcoming certifying exam in hopes that we can all appreciate and remember tha …
With boards approaching, it’s always important to remember that, as residents, you’re not alone. People have come before you and felt this stress. And there are plenty of people right beside you who are feeling the same way. I caught up with some residents and asked them to share some of their thoughts related to the upcoming certifying exam in hopes that we can all appreciate and remember tha … Continue reading "Residents Share: Study Tips, Biggest Fears, and Ways to Celebrate"
During the 16th Annual ODAC, Derm In-Review, in partnership with the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, hosted a 4-hour Board Review workshop led by Dr. Adam Friedman. Mid-way through the workshop, during a brain-break panel, faculty members and recently minted board-certified dermatologists, myself included, weighed in on questions related to Board Exam preparation. Residen … 
The end of residency is a major milestone. One intern year and three years of dermatology later, we are ready for the next step. Some of us start fellowships, while others start practicing as fully-fledged dermatologists. Many of us move to new cities. And all of us start cramming for the board certification exam, which is only weeks away after our final day of residency.
We are starting our ne … 