News Article(s) tagged #Exams


Primary Certification

ABPMR COVID-19 Updates

This article will be updated regularly with the latest COVID-19-related news and announcements from the ABPMR.

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Primary Certification

2020 Part I Examination Seat Displacements

Yesterday, the ABPMR team took swift action after hearing from Pearson VUE about Part I Examination candidates' seats being slated for displacement in August.

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Initial Certification Research

Published: Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) Performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Initial Certifying Examinations

How do the exam performances of Allopathic physicians compare to Osteopathic physicians on the ABPMR Part I and Part II Examinations?

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LA-PMR

Longitudinal Assessment vs. Exams: How to Think About CertLink

Still have some questions about how CertLink is going to be different from the MOC Examination? You're not alone! This article helps diplomates understand the shift from high stakes testing to longitudinal assessment and on-going learning.

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Initial Certification Research

Published: ABPMR Research on Part I Dimensionality

High-stakes examinations, such as the Part I exam, should measure one dimension of a test-taker’s knowledge. Recently, research was conducted by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation regarding the Part I exam and its unidimensionality. The published article details the results of research on the Part I examination.

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Resources

What To Do If a Weather Event Affects Examination Dates

Affected by Hurricanes Harvey or Irma? Wondering about the impact on our scheduled examination dates? Contact the board office for help.

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Exam Results

Why Exam Results Take Weeks to Release

You studied, prepared, mapped your route, took a day off, and are finally done with your ABPMR exam. Now, more waiting as your exam results are processed internally. But if the exams are computerized, why do the results take weeks to be released? Read on for the details.

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Initial Certification Research

Published: Rates of Candidate Success Correlated with Delays in Taking Exams

Do candidates for board certification wonder whether delaying taking the Part I or Part II Examination benefits their pass/fail rate? This study done by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Education Committee found compelling results to that question.

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Initial Certification Research

Published: ABPMR Research on Pass Rates for Exam Retakes

Findings from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Research Committee often benefit candidates on their pathway to board certification. This recently published article details the results of research on candidate performance and test retakes.

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