Improving the American Board of Pediatrics Certifying Examination Pass Rate in a pediatric residency program

Lynn C. Smitherman; Deepak Kamat

doi:10.1016/j.ppedcard.2017.01.003

Improving the American Board of Pediatrics Certifying Examination Pass Rate in a pediatric residency program

Lynn C. Smitherman, Deepak Kamat

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Abstract

A method of overhauling a residency training program curriculum to improve the ABP Exam pass rate is described. • The approach to the curriculum changes involved a multi-faceted approach. • Using ABP Content Specs as a foundation for the educational programing was effective. • Implementing more interactive lectures and one-on-one mentoring contributed to the success of this program.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	43-45
Number of pages	3
Journal	Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Volume	44
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppedcard.2017.01.003
State	Published - Mar 1 2017
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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