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.

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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

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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).

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Is Preparation Relevant to Pass the Oral Exam?

Is preparation relevant to pass the oral exam?

This question may sound ridiculous but I pose this query because I've met many exam candidates who don't schedule enough time to prepare for the exam.

"Too busy" is their common excuse. Majority of them procrastinate for too long, jeopardizing their opportunity to do actual practice interviews, to read relevant topics, and to hone organizing techniques.

They soon realize that the oral exam is about to happen and they are still unprepared despite sending the application a year ago.

So, is preparation relevant to pass the exam?

Absolutely! In fact, preparation is probably the great equalizer.

You may not have an Ivy league training (you know what I'm talking about: Harvard, Yale, Columbia, etc.) but if you have an Ivy league preparation (you burn the midnight oil and do your homework), I will not be surprised if you pass this challenging exam in a single attempt.

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How Anxiety Can Be Your Worst Enemy During the Oral Exam?

Oral exam candidates have told me how anxiety has been a stumbling block and how it has ruined their chance to pass the oral exam.

What really happens when you're anxious?

Well when you're anxious, you can't think straight. Your concentration is off so you can hardly focus on the task at hand. You sweat and have palpitations. You stammer. You feel that your muscles are tensed. In addition, you can hardly breath. Worse, you get tremulousness.

While all these physical changes are taking place, you begin to develop catastropic thoughts about the end result. Such cognitive distortions further feeds the physical manifestations of anxiety.

As you become more anxious, both the patient and the examiners in the room can inevitably sense your anxiety and level of distress. Whether you like it or not, this can create a scenario where the patient can actually feel worse during and after your interview.

Obviously, this is something that you don't want to happen. Examiners are watching.

They want to make sure that you as a candidate can actually help patients feel better or at least, prevent them from getting worse during the interview. They want to see if patients will be better off after the initial contact with you. They want to see if your presence can actually be "therapeutic" in a way.

To pass the oral exam, containing excessive anxiety is a necessity.

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