Prepare and SUCCEED

on Exam DayF116 – BOARDS AND BEYOND

JUSTIN P. BANDINO, MD, FAAD

Disclosures of Relationships with

Industry

Justin P. Bandino, MD, FAAD

F116 – Boards and Beyond

DISCLOSURES

I do not have any relevant relationships with industry.

Other Disclosures

The opinions expressed within are solely those

of the author(s) and do not represent an

endorsement by or the views of the US Air

Force, the Department of Defense, or the US

Government.

Outline

Where Do I Start??

Review Materials

Review Courses

Practical Planning

General Tips

Celebration

Resources

https://www.aad.org

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http://www.mdedge.com/cutis/article/108203/practice-management/boards-review-resources

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https://www.abderm.org/residents-and-fellows/

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Review Materials

Review Materials

Dermatology: Illustrated Study Guide

and Comprehensive Board Review

Sima Jain

2012 ed – $60 (Amazon)

Comprehensive, some errors, 5 years old

Review Materials

Dermatology: Illustrated Study Guide

and Comprehensive Board Review

Sima Jain

2012, 1st ed – $60 (Amazon)

Comprehensive, some errors, 5 years old

2017, 2nd ed - $140-180 (Springer)

Not available till Sept 2017?

Review Materials

Review of Dermatology

Alikhan & Hocker

Dec 2016, 1st ed – $75 (Amazon)

NEW!

Review Materials

Dermatology: Visual Recognition

and Case Reviews

Ko

Dec 2016, 1st ed – $60 (Amazon)

NEW!

Hybrid review/atlas/path/cases

Review Materials

Dermatopathology

Elston & Ferringer

2013, 2nd ed – $136 (Amazon)

Succinct yet comprehensive

Narrated online “powerpoints”

Expanded online content

Older

Review Materials

Dermatopathology:

Diagnosis by First impression

Ko & Barr

Oct 2016, 3rd ed – $120 (Amazon)

New/updated!

Review Materials

Barnhill’s Dermatopathology

Challenge: Self-Assessment &

Review

Desman & Barnhill

Mar 2016, 1st ed – $135 (Amazon)

Review Materials

Atlas of Clinical Dermatology

du Vivier

2012, 4th ed – $270 (Amazon)

Review Materials

http://www.nejm.org/image-challenge

Review Materials

Derm In-Review (“Galderma”)

http://dermatologyinreview.com

Review Courses

Resources

http://dermatology.med.ufl.edu/education/florida-dermatology-and-dermatopathology-board-review-course/

Location

Tampa, FL

Same hotel as boards!

Dates

May 11-14, 2017

Price

$800 before Mar 25

$875 after Mar 25

+ Airfare/Lodging

Resources

http://www.dermpathdiagnostics.com/clinicians/dermpathuniversity/dermatopathology-reviews-2/barronboardreview/

Location

Rosemont, IL (Chicago)

Dates

May 19/20-21, 2017

Price

$375

+ Airfare/Lodging

Resources

http://www.oakstone.com/dermatology-board-review-course

Location

Your Home!

Date(s)

Your Schedule!

Price

$1,095-$1,195

Resources

https://www.boardvitals.com/dermatology-board-review#

Location

Your Home!

Date(s)

Your Schedule!

Price

$139-$399

Resources

Conquer the Boards: An Experiential Review (C006)

Friday, March 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Basic Self-assessment of Dermatopathology (C013/C014/C020)

Saturday, March 4, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Resident Jeopardy (S032)

Sunday, March 5, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Boards Blitz (S049)

Monday, March 6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Practical Planning

Where?

ABP Testing Center

Tampa, FL

Minutes from airport

What’s Nearby?

When?

Based on Residency location

General Tips

Fly in morning of day prior, or two days prior (HURRICANE SEASON!!!)

Highest room possible, away from elevator

Yes, enough time during breaks to get coffee/restroom/snack

Yes, you can go back to your room during break (lunch)

General Tips

Most say “I had enough time to get through the questions”

Most say “More than enough time for Applied Questions”

30 glass slides total, 15 per box (pass across aisle), 2 min/slide

Glass slides are challenging (PRACTICE TIMING NOW!)

Digital slides are usually more straightforward

Celebration!

Bern’s Steakhouse

Treat yourself!

Make a reservation for dinner AND dessert room

Ask for free wine cellar/kitchen tour

Will need taxi/uber (10min ride)

Season’s 52

Walkable!

Final Thoughts

If you’re in this room = Concerned

Concerned = Motivated to do well

Motivated = Almost Guaranteed to PASS

Almost Guaranteed = Relax, deep breath, one step at a time

(But stay concerned/motivated and make a plan)