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ABIM: Nephrology Board Dr. Stuart Linas Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology November 4-9, 2008 ABIM: Nephrology Test Writing Committee (2008) Sharon Adler Arnie Berns David Buchinsky Tom Coffman Connie Davis David Ellison Alp Ikizler
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ABIM: Nephrology Board Dr. Stuart Linas Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology November 4-9, 2008
ABIM: Nephrology Test Writing Committee (2008) • Sharon Adler • Arnie Berns • David Buchinsky • Tom Coffman • Connie Davis • David Ellison • Alp Ikizler • Stu Linas (Chair) • Mark Perazella
Mean Equated Score by Program Director Rating2007 Nephrology Certification Exam - 1st-time takers
Certification Exam Pass RatesFirst-time takers by Medical School
Maintenance of Certification Pass Rates(for first-time takers with valid 10-year certificates)
Computer-Based Testing Satisfaction Survey ResponsesFall 2007 Certification and Maintenance of Certification ExaminationsPercentages are sums of negative ratings (Strongly Disagree + Disagree) Nephrology All Exams Rate of disagreement with each of the following statements: (N=543) (N=11,624) 1. Scheduling a test center seat with Pearson was easy 1% 4% 2. The distance I had to travel to the test center was reasonable 7% 9% 3. The test center was easy to locate 4% 6% 4. The test center registration/check-in process was handled in an efficient manner 1% 1% 5. The extent of the security procedures at the test site was appropriate 3% 4% 6. The test environment was comfortable 5% 4% 7. The test environment was quiet 6% 6% 8. The test center staff was helpful and knowledgeable 1% 1% 9. The tutorial was easy to use 0% 1% 10. The testing system was easy to use 0% 1% 11. The navigation throughout the examination was easy 3% 2% 12. The amount of time allowed for breaks was appropriate 3% 3% 13. The question text was easy to read 15% 14% 14. The figures/illustrations were clear 10% 13% 15. Overall, I was satisfied with my testing experience 2% 4%