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The Effect of a Review Course on ABOG Exam Results
Poster
Anita K. Das, MD, FACOG
Jessica S Matthews, MA, Lee Higdon, PhD, Martin Jolley, MA, Jane Jolley, MA, David Forstein, DO
Objective: To determine if attending a review course by America’s OB/GYN Board Review Course, Inc. (ABC) increased the likelihood of success with the oral and written primary certifying examination offered by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).
Method: This longitudinal cohort study examined pass rates for those attending America’s OB/GYN Board Review Courses from 2007-2010. The ABC data set was comprised of 245 written exam takers and 419 oral exam takers. Data consisted of self reported results as well as online verification of certification through ABOG and the American Board of Medical Schools. The status of the candidates was all inclusive and was not segregated by number of attempts or by country of training. The calculated exam pass rates for all attendees were compared to ABOG’s published overall pass rates using the Pearson’s chi-square test.
Results: For the primary written board exam, from 2008-2010, ABC attendees averaged an 85% pass rate compared to the ABOG published rate of 76% (p < 0.001). For the primary oral board exam, ABC attendees had a 91% pass rate compared to the 84% ABOG published rate for 2007-2010 (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Although test taking mentoring, number of attempts, and country of medical school training may additionally affect pass rates, overall candidates attending the ABC Review Course pass the ABOG written and oral examinations at a higher than average rate.
Topics:
CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2013, Resident, Faculty, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice & Improvement, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, GME, CME, Assessment, General Ob-Gyn,
