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2024 Part II Examination Results
In April 2024, the Part II Examination was administered to 517 candidates. Congratulations to the 440 newly-certified PM&R physicians!
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2023 Part I Examination Results
In August 2023, the Part I Examination was administered to 521 candidates. Click to read the exam results!
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2023 Part II Examination Results
In April 2023, the Part II Examination was administered to 517 candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians in PM&R!
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Apply Now for the 2023 Part II Examination
The 2023 Part II Examination application is now open. Apply on-time from September 15-October 15; the last day to apply is on October 31. Click to see how to apply!
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Part II Examination Results 2022
In May 2022, the Part II Examination was administered to 485 candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians in PM&R!
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ABPMR Part II Podcast
Prepare for the 2022 Part II Examination with insight from ABPMR examiners, board directors, and staff members. Watch episodes here for discussions on how the exam works, what to expect on exam day, scoring, study tips, and more, and get more exam resources for each episode.
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Apply Now for the 2022 Part II Examination!
Applications for the 2022 remote Part II Examination are open! Apply on-time by October 31. The exam will be administered on May 16-20, 2022. Click to read more details!
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Part I Examination Results 2021
In August 2021, the Part I Examination was administered to 484 candidates. Click to see the exam statistics!
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Part II Examination Results 2021
In May 2021, the Part II Examination was administered to 488 candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians in PM&R!
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New Videos: Examiner Advice
See advice from examiners on preparing for and taking the Part II Examination.
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2023 Part II Examination Reminders
Click to read exam reminders for the 2023 Part II Examination, including important details about using Zoom, setting up your exam space, and minimizing distractions.
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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: Part II Examination Webinar with Dr. Garrison
In this Part II Examination webinar, Part II Examination Committee Chair Dr. Christopher Garrison answers candidate questions and give in-depth information about the exam. Click to watch the full webinar!
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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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2020 Part I Examination Results
The 2020 Part I Examination was administered in August and November 2020 to 444 candidates. See the results now!
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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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Part II Examination Vignette Roleplay: Domains A-E
Now all in one place for your convenience: An entire Part II Examination Vignette, role-played by Drs. James McDeavitt and Carolyn Kinney.
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Recording Posted: Part II Examination FAQ Webinar
Join a panel of ABPMR Part II Examination experts as we discuss your questions on exam content, format/logistics, technology, scoring, and more. This is a recording of a live webinar hosted in early September 2020.
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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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New Video: Part II Examination Domain A Q&A
In this new video, ABPMR Part II Examination Committee Chair Dr. Christopher Garrison addresses some of the most common candidate concerns about the change to Domain A.
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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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New Video: Part II Examination Domain A Roleplay
Wondering how the change to Domain A of the Part II Examination will play out during the exam? Join ABPMR leaders Dr. James McDeavitt and Dr. Carolyn Kinney as they roleplay the Domain A section of a patient vignette, followed by a discussion led by Dr. Christopher Garrison.
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Part I Examination: Displaced Candidate FAQ
Here are some questions we’ve been hearing from candidates who were displaced unexpectedly last week. If you’re interested in understanding more context behind how things played out, please read on.
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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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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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What We Know: ABPMR Computer-Based Testing in 2020
The ABPMR has many upcoming computer-based examinations through the end of 2020, and we are working closely with Pearson VUE to understand their current procedures and limitations in place due to COVID-19. Here is the latest.
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Context and Considerations for 2020 ABPMR Computer-Based Examinations
Amidst the news about ABPMR examinations and deadlines in the context of COVID-19, it's not always apparent how many factors are being considered during the conversations. This article is intended to give a window into some of the context behind the decisions so far.
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