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New Video: Part II Examination Q&A With Dr. Matt McLaughlin
Experienced examiner Matt McLaughlin, MD, MS, hosted a Part II Examination Q&A to answer candidate questions about the exam. Click to watch now!
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New Video: Mock Oral Exam and Discussion
In this new video, Drs. Christopher Garrison, Jeffery Johns, and Christian Custodio participate in an overview of the Part II Examination domains, mock oral exam, and discussion of performance. Click to watch!
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Part II Examination: Webinar with Dr. Christopher Garrison
Join our Part II Examination webinar with Dr. Christopher Garrison, Part II Examination Committee Chair, to get your exam questions answered! Tune in live on Thursday, April 8th, at 4:30 pm CDT.
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Part II Examination 2021: Format, Application Announcements
Due to continued uncertainties regarding COVID-19's course and vaccine availability, the ABPMR has decided to conduct the 2021 Part II Examination virtually. Read more about the timing of the examination and the application window.
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New Video: Part II Examination Candidate FAQ
In this video, ABPMR Part II Examination Committee Chair Dr. Christopher Garrison covers misconceptions, rumors, timekeeping, and other common questions of oral exam candidates.
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New Video: Part II Examination Scoring Q&A
Join ABPMR Senior Psychometrician Mikaela Raddatz, PhD, as she answers a few of our candidates' most frequently asked questions about scoring for the Part II Examination.
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Virtual Part II Examination: Check-in Process (Video)
Part II Examination candidates: Checking in with ABPMR staff is your first step for the virtual oral examination. Watch this video for what to expect while checking in.
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Virtual Part II Examination: Candidate Safety & Security
As boards have moved their examinations to remote or online processes, some have encountered new challenges to candidate safety and security. Read more about how the ABPMR process for virtual Part II keeps candidate information secure.
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Preparing your Exam Room for Virtual Part II
What's allowed and prohibited for the virtual Part II Examination? This simple graphic will help you prepare your space.
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2020 Part II Examination Format & Administration Changes
Today, the ABPMR is pleased to announce changes to the format and administration of the Part II Examination—in addition to the transition to a virtual format and the updated Domain A administration already announced.
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Announcing: Virtual Part II Examination Dates for 2020
You've waited patiently while ABPMR staff worked through the careful process of ensuring adequate numbers of examiners for multiple examination dates this fall. Today, we're pleased to announce three exam dates this fall.
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Virtual Part II Examination FAQ
For the first time in our history, the ABPMR will be administering a virtual Part II Examination for our candidates. Since the May announcement, we have heard some common questions about exam dates and the schedule, how this will affect subspecialty exams, and general logistics — read on for answers.
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Virtual Part II Examination Infographic
Trying to keep all the details of the upcoming virtual (remote) Part II Examination straight in your mind? You're not alone! Here's an infographic with all the most important details.
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ABPMR Moves Part II Examination To Virtual Administrations This Fall
Due to ongoing uncertainty about the course of COVID-19 this fall, the ABPMR has canceled the in-person 2020 Part II Examination; we are pleased to announce that virtual Part II Examination administrations will be offered this fall.
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