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Part I Practice Analysis Completed
In 2023, a practice analysis was completed to update the Part I Examination content outline. Click for more information about the resulting outline and content weights, including the process for developing the outline.
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Part II Examination Video Resources
Take a look at our Part II Examination video resource showcase that covers a wide variety of content including scoring, study tips, mock exams, practice vignettes and more.
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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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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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2022 ABPMR Part II Examination Announcement
The ABPMR has exciting news regarding the Part II Examination. Click to read the announcement!
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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 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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Part II Examination Results 2020
In September, October, and November 2020, the Part II Examination was administered to 442 candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians in PM&R!
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PIP Spotlight: Using Virtual Documentation to Increase Clinic Efficiency
The December PIP Spotlight was submitted by George Deimel, MD. Dr. Deimel is a fellowship-trained, non-operative sports and musculoskeletal medicine specialist at Ozark Orthopaedics in Arkansas. Read Dr. Deimel's PIP to hear how his multi-disciplinary musculoskeletal practice used a virtual scribe for clinic documentation to re-balance work/life commitments, maintain clinical productivity, and decrease practice costs.
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PIP Spotlight: Reducing Inpatient Acute Care Transfers in a Brain Injury Unit
The November PIP Spotlight was submitted by Christopher Anderson, DO. Dr. Anderson serves as the physician program director for brain injury rehabilitation at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Read about how Dr. Anderson and his team on the brain injury unit decreased acute care transfers.
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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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PIP Spotlight: Reducing Inpatient Acute Care Transfers at an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
September's Practice Improvement Project (PIP) Spotlight was submitted by Amirpasha Ehsan, MD. Dr. Ehsan completed this project to lower the acute care transfer rate at his hospital, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield.
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PIP Spotlight: Improving Patient Wait Times For New Consults to Pain Management
October's Practice Improvement Project (PIP) Spotlight was submitted by J.P. McCallin III, MD, and Jason Reed, DO. Drs. McCallin and Reed wanted to improve patient wait times for new consults to Pain Management to improve clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
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2020 Part I Examination Results
2020 Part I Examination Results. Results from the ABPMR Part I Examination on August 3, 2020 are now available!
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Coming Soon: New Part I Examination Score Reports with Formative Feedback
Starting this year, Part I Examination candidates will get more information on their score reports related to performance. Read more about the new score report format and how it will help candidates continue to learn.
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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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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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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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