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Re: oral board exams From: reb2@is2.nyu.edu Sat Feb 27 17:33:18 1999 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: ENDODOK@aol.com: "Re: Dispareunia after perineoplasty" Previous message: Dean Huffman: "Re: Intermittent auscultation --> Hired Guns --> Ethics" In reply to: Jane Helwig, MD: "Re: oral board exams" Next in thread: D. Ashley Hill, M.D.: "Re: oral board exams" >I am currently in my second year of private practice and am planning on >taking my general oral ob/gyn board exams this November in Chicago. I >have not received any notices yet regarding board review courses -- any >recommendations? Thanks. Below, from the list in 10/98, is the best piece of advice available. And, by the way, the case described (gaseous infiltrates of an enlarged uterus) showed up again, on my exam, Friday afternoon, described a little differently (it was described as a septic abortion). I had actually missed the enlarged uterus (there was a massively distended transverse colon to concentrate on), but when the examiner pointed out a mottled area in the center of the AXR, I remembered reading the email below. I think the examiner was a little shocked that I knew the answer. I saw him leaving the Westin about 5 minutes after the exam was over, so, I assumed, he didn't take the time out to write out the (apparently extensive) paperwork necessary to flunk me. Keep reading the list. You'll probably hear about other things that will show up on the exam. Incidentally, thank you, Dr. McIntosh. --------------------- --------------------- Kenneth A. Thomas, M.D. wrote: --------------------- When they give you hypothetical situations to manage, follow your instincts, and don't let them fool you into waffling or backing down from your position. And most of all, STOP TALKING WHEN YOU HAVE ANSWERED THE QUESTION. Resist the urge to embellish your answers. If they want more from you, they will say so. Good luck. -- K.Thomas, M.D. FACOG This is great advice. One of my slides was a flat plate of the abdomen demonstrating gaseous infiltrates of enlarged uterus, with the additional history of 3 days postpartum female with fever and abdominal pain. I correctly diagnosed Clostridium gangrene of the uterus, correctly decided to rush her to the OR. Then the questions started. She is only 16, do you have to sterilize her? She is only 16 and the baby died of sepsis? Is there nothing you can do? Nothing? Are you sure? All asked with deadpan expression. It seems silly in the light of day and the comfort of my study that I hesitated even for a moment, but I did, even though I was correct and my plan was the only one that would save the patient's life. I assure you that the examiners are masters at the art of nurturing that kernal of doubt deep within your soul. The lack of response, either positive or negative, calls to our most deep seated insecurities. Don't get suckered. -- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN > >>The best buy for preparing for oral boards is a new book "The Oral >OB/GYN Board Exam" by Anita Krishna Das, MD. It was about $18 and the >information was exceptionally helpful. A bargain. If the book lists the "know cold" topics that she suggests, you should read it. At least 10 of them showed up at some point during the exam week, both on my and my friends' exams. She also gives a few sessions at the Osler course in Philly. Not a particularly helpful course in general, but it at least gets you started studying. I think you'll probably feel better with yourself if you take *any* course at all, regardless of its academic value. ________________________________________________________ Robert E. Berg, M.D. ________________________________________________________ And this affects me, how? Next message: ENDODOK@aol.com: "Re: Dispareunia after perineoplasty" Previous message: Dean Huffman: "Re: Intermittent auscultation --> Hired Guns --> Ethics" In reply to: Jane Helwig, MD: "Re: oral board exams" Next in thread: D. Ashley Hill, M.D.: "Re: oral board exams"

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