Update for ABPN 2 Review Course

As part of our continuing efforts to improve the review course Psychiatry Oral Boards Review for ABPN II, we have added an enhancement.

Our Clinical Vignettes and Module for ABPN 2 now includes a PDF format which is downloadable through an email link or through our other site Psychiatry Review Series.

Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II -- a cost-effective way to prepare, right where you are!

New book is out for ABPN's new Psychiatry Certification Examination

In 2011, the ABPN released a new format called Psychiatry Certification Examination for certifying psychiatrist. It consists of about 9.5 hours of gruelling three-session exam. Although it doesn't involve actual interview, it offers its own challenges, especially the Clinical Psychiatry section.

To help exam candidates deal with the hurdle, I've recently published the book Psychiatry Certification Examination Review for the Clinical Psychiatry Component.

With so many vignettes and hundreds of thought-provoking questions, I believe that this book can lessen the stress and improve the preparation for ABPN's new certification format. You may visit our Psychiatry Review Series for details.

Simplified Ebook

Since a few months ago, we've incorporated our Clinical Vignettes (Vols. 1, 2 and Comprehensive) and eModule in one ebook. During review, this makes it more convenient for exam candidates to jump from one topic to the next.

As well, such ebook can now be downloaded from our website. However for security purposes, you'll need a registration key and password to open the document. Upon proof of registration, we'll send you the key and password via e-mail.

Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II -- a cost-effective way to prepare, right where you are!

Webinar

Our webinar, short for web seminar, has been well-received by many ABPN Part II candidates. When I first introduced this innovative program for board review last year, I never doubted that examinees would love it.

Why not?

First, it covers a wealth of topics and a certain degree of depth; Second, it's accessible 24/7 as long as you have online access. While drinking coffee or while resting after a busy day, you can simply sit in front of your computer and learn from one of our seminars; Third, it provides practical rather than theoretical strategies in facing the intricacies of the oral exam.

Besides, our webinar is just one of the many components of our Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II. We always try to provide value at a minimal cost.

Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II -- a cost-effective way to prepare, right where
you are!

New program

Just a few days ago, we've added a new review course to supplement our already intensive and yet cost-effective Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II.

Clinical Vignettes Comprehensive is the latest addition. This component includes clinical cases with detailed answers to commonly asked questions. Amazing!

Now our review course contains seven components:

1. Passing Strategies book

2. Passing Strategies CD and Cassette Versions

3. Psychiatry Oral Exam eModule

4. Free Phone or E-mail Consultation with Dr. Rayel

5. Clinical Vignettes - Volumes 1 and 2

6. Clinical Vignettes Comprehensive (new!)

7. Webinar - presentation accessible online

All these programs can be done at home. . . and for minimal cost.

Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II -- a cost-effective way to prepare, right where
you are!

Six Ways to Clear the Oral Exam Hurdle

ABPN Part II may seem daunting. But there are six effective strategies in facing this complicated oral exam.

1. Conduct an emphatic interview.

2. Organize your history-taking and presentation.

3. Elicit safety issues and provide appropriate intervention.

4. Demonstrate diagnostic and clinical skills.

5. Manage your time wisely.

6. Facilitate an adequate psychiatric assessment.

Read details here: Six Ways to Clear the Oral Exam Hurdle

Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II -- a cost-effective way to prepare, right where you are!

Elements of a Good Differential Diagnosis (Part II Oral Exam)

Exam candidates have asked me how to develop a really nice differential diagnosis. Although there are no hard and fast rule, the key elements of a good differentials include the following:

1. A good differential diagnosis can be supported by clinical data or evidence obtained during the interview and MSE. This also means that you should not mention a diagnosis that can't be supported by any relevant information.

2. A good differential diagnosis should include only those disorders that specifically pertain to the patient being interviewed. Don't mention a disorder that pertains to another patient or an imaginary patient. In addition, don't create a long list of differrentials to guarantee that you won't miss anything.

3. A good differential diagnosis includes a major diagnosis and other clinical considerations or rule outs. Always be mindful that some patients can have two to four major diagnoses (for instance: MDD, alcohol dependence, and PTSD).

Psychiatry Board Review for ABPN II -- a cost-effective way to prepare, right where you are!