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Preparing to take the ABP Certification Exam Dr. Caudle & The Chiefs Pediatric Noon Conference

Preparing to take the ABP Certification Exam Dr. Caudle & The Chiefs Pediatric Noon Conference Friday June 14 th 2013. General Exam Format. Computer-based format since 2012 Given in a single-day for a period of 3 consecutive testing days at a Prometric Testing Center

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Preparing to take the ABP Certification Exam Dr. Caudle & The Chiefs Pediatric Noon Conference

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  1. Preparing to take the ABP Certification Exam Dr. Caudle & The Chiefs Pediatric Noon Conference Friday June 14th 2013

  2. General Exam Format • Computer-based format since 2012 • Given in a single-day for a period of 3 consecutive testing days at a Prometric Testing Center • Candidates have the option of choosing 1 of 3-day testing window, based upon seat availability

  3. General Exam Format • 4 Examination Sections • Each section is of approximately equal length and difficulty & will contain a similar balance of content • Each lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes for a total of 7 hours actual testing time • Optional break periods offered • 15 minutes between section 1 & 2 • 60 minutes between section 2 & 3 • 15 minutes between section 3 & 4

  4. General Exam Format

  5. General Exam Format • Unscheduled breaks in the middle of a section will be marked as “unscheduled break” on your exam, time will continue to run on that section and you will not be allowed to access any personal material (phone, books, etc) • Once you have completed a section, it will be CLOSED and cannot be re-accessed • You may take the exam only once per year

  6. Scoring • New scoring scale (2012): scores now reported in 1-point increments on a scale from 1 to 300. Passing standard score is now 180, which is an absolute standard. • Pass/Fail decisions will be based on an individual’s demonstrated mastery of content & whether or not they have met the defined standard.

  7. General Exam: Equating Measures • Multiple exam forms are used to ensure security • The same passing standard is applied to each version • Every attempt is made to ensure that the difficulty level of the various forms is as equal as possible, but slight variance may occur • A statistical process known as equating is applied to ensure candidates are not adv/disadv by their form. • A given scaled score will reflect the same level of content mastery regardless of the form administered

  8. Exam Pass Rates - National

  9. ABP Eligibility Requirements • Must graduate from med school & complete 3 years of pediatric training in ACGME-accredited program • Applicants must submit a valid, current, UNRESTRICTED medical license. Temporary & training licenses do not fulfill the requirement. • Applicants may apply PENDING LICENSURE, but the deadline to provide the ABP with a copy of the license is OCTOBER 1, 2013

  10. ABP Exam Fees & Deadlines

  11. ABP Exam Fees & Deadlines • Regular exam fee $2225 (2012 was $2160) • VISA, MC or AMEX • MUST be submitted online before 3pm eastern time on 2/28/13 • Late registration fee $2565 ($340 late fee - 2012 late fee $330) • CANNOT register after May 2, 2013 at 3pm eastern • If ABP does not receive license by October 1, 2013 and applicant has not withdrawn by the deadline of Sept 16, 2013 – all fees are forfeited!

  12. ABP General Pediatric Exam Content • Adheres to a blueprint known as the “content outline” • Developed by a committee of pediatricians & educators • ABP Test Development Staff periodically reviews the content outline, determines number of new questions needed for each area, and either write new questions or accept questions from Diplomates

  13. ABP General Pediatric Exam Content

  14. On the day of the exam… • Arrive to testing center 30 minutes before your appointment • Wear comfortable clothes - any outer wear worn into the testing room may not be removed • Bring the following items with you: • Valid photo ID • Food (snacks for the 15 minute breaks and lunch for the 60 minute break) • Items provided to you during your exam: • Dry erase board with marker & eraser, on-screen calculator & clock • Locker with key for your personal belongings & food (no refrigerator) • Headphones if needed

  15. Question Format • Questions are multiple-choice, one-best-answer items • No “none of the above” or “all of the above” questions • No table of normal lab values – expected to know normal values for common tests (i.e. serum electrolytes, hgb, etc) • For uncommon tests, normal values either given within test item or value is reported qualitatively • Headphones may be needed if question has sound clip (i.e. heart murmur)

  16. The End!

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