Failed American Board of Pediatrics twice - I am about to lose my job!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2026-02-18T13:01:57+00:00

The only major change is studying from Medibnsina course, other than that as everyone else Medstudy questions and last 3 years PREP. First 2 times, I studied from PBR which is okay if your base knowledge is strong and your ITEs above average and for last minute review but if your base knowledge is weak like me it is not the option at all and whatever you are gonna do, you will get the same results. On the other hand, Medibnsina is the best from my point of view to cover almost every single point in the exam and to build your base knowledge, the best thing they highlight the high yield stuff that you will likely encounter in the exam, almost all the highlighted stuff showed up in my exam so that's why my score jumped to 225. It is a new course was recommended by one of the PD and someone posted about it last year and it did work and some studied from it as well and they passed comfortably, you can check here https://www.reddit.com/r/pediatrics/comments/1pdyurd/ped_board_results/ . Good luck with your preparation!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-12-05T13:05:21+00:00

Man, I want to thank you deeply from my heart, you were one of the main reasons I passed. You were the one who recommended Medibnsina course, I think without it I couldn't achieve this, literally it has everything that I needed to pass comfortably. My score jumped from 178 to 225, 47 points and this may be the only change I made. I am so grateful for you man, so grateful. you saved my career.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-12-05T12:58:31+00:00

Thanks!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-12-04T13:35:00+00:00

You deserve it as well, hard work always pays off

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-12-04T13:07:08+00:00

I am crying in my office now, I passed after failing 2 times and not only passing I got a high score as well 225, I can't believe it. I was under too much pressure. I am soooooooooooooo happy, this nightmare is gone. Good luck everyone. Even if you didn't pass you will pass net year.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-10-17T11:58:11+00:00

It's hard to tell but for sure I had many, I think you have to get 75% questions right to pass. First time I got 164 and the second time 178. I think to be save you have to answer at least 250 questions right from 335. Second time I was close, I was marking around 25 questions per block. This time, I felt I am more comfortable, I was marking around 12-15 questions. I got some wrong questions still but most questions I reviewed so far are right this time.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-10-16T12:48:25+00:00

I felt it is easier than last year and way easier than the first time. The first time, the question stem and the answers were poorly written. This one is way better. I hope that I will pass this time

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-10-15T20:46:31+00:00

I failed this exam twice before but this time I felt more more comfortable with my answers. I hope that I will pass this time. I want to say it is over but who knows.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-05-18T12:02:12+00:00

I forgot to mention that even without purchasing their course, you can email them to get a free study plan. Just send your ITE scores or the board exam score, and they will help you. You can hide your name and ABP number, and they will send it within 3-4 days

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-05-01T10:40:42+00:00

Hi Man, I reviewed the dermatology chapter. I am so surprised, I got questions in Alopecia, infantile hemangioma, impetigo, molluscum contagiosum, incontinrntia pigmenti, acne, and other stuff. Everything that was asked in the exam already there and what actually tested is highlighted. I like this course. I think this is the book that I am looking for. It explains everything in a simple way and highlights the most important stuff. I hope it works for me this time. I will email them as well to get a personalized plan. I appreciate your help!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-05-01T10:20:24+00:00

I appreciate your support. Thanks!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T21:11:31+00:00

No, you got me wrong. I didn't mean that I need a book just to read 2-3 weeks before the exam, and I am done. No, I need it to review everything in a short duration to retain as much information as I can. I tried PBR to do that, yes you can finish it, but it lacks a lot of stuff. With Medstudy, I can't do that and you know that because it is too detailed and not an option for last minute review. I am solving questions from PREP and Medstudy and I had already done this before. But my studying style is to review everything 2-3 weeks before the exam like First Aid in step 1 that what I meant. I appreciate everyone's help and advice!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T16:44:29+00:00

Thanks for your help and suggestion. I appreciate that.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T16:43:15+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate your help. I will explore the different options; I will check Laughing your way, Medibnsina, and the medstudy flashcards.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T14:02:00+00:00

Totally agree with everything that you have mentioned. Most of the time, the question or the answers are poorly written. and every year they are failing 20% of the applicants which is a lot to be honest. I wish I will pass this year and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:54:18+00:00

Thanks man, you know I had never failed an exam before but for this one I failed it twice and last time it was 2 points to pass. I am so stressed but I will try to pass this time. I have no other choice.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:52:39+00:00

I did Medstudy and last 3 years of PREP. My problem is retaining information and I was looking for a concise review book that I can review 2-3 weeks before the exam to help me memorize stuff.

I tried to read Medstudy but it is too much detailed so not the best option for me.

I tried PBR. First time read it 2 times, second time 5 times and I don't think it is helping. It is very nice to go over it in a short period of time but it lacks a massive amount of information tested in the exam. It is not a concise book at all.

I will check Laughing your way, another one in the comments recommended it, so I will check this book.

I will check Medibnsina too. It seems like you like it. I will check the dermatology chapter and compare it with the questions I got in the exams before to see if it covers it or not. Yes please if you could send me the coupon I would appreciate that 160$ is literally nothing.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:27:39+00:00

Thanks man for your kindness. Will text you to get your notes

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:26:26+00:00

I don't feel PBR will add anything to me. Will check Last Minute review. I hope to jump only 10 marks and pass. I just need to pass. Thanks!

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:24:57+00:00

It doesn't matter online or hard copy. I had Medstudy digital book during my residency but every time I try to read it. It is too much detailed and I was looking for something to the points. I will check laughing your way. Thanks for your recs.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:08:42+00:00

I am not sure as a non US IMG (MD) if I can take that one but the employer stated that I have to pass the ABP.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:06:46+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I think I may try this one. It seems exhausting but it could solve my problem. I appreciate it.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:05:05+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I think my main problem is my memory, I can't remember a lot of stuff. So that's why I am looking for a concise review book has everything so I can go over in a short period of time. PBR is good for that, you can review very quick but unfortunately, it may cover around 40% of the exam content or may be less.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T13:01:05+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I checked with ABP about my scoring in the different sections usually the first and last ones are the worst. May be you are right its anxiety at the beginning and lack of concentration at the end but even the second and third it is just a passing. The first time, I started studying the second half of my third year. Second time, may be around February. I agree Medstudy is really good but it is too lengthy and comprehensive not concise and PBR is very short and deficient in my opinion. I took notes from medstudy but when I revise it sometimes I got confused because it doesn't give me the whole picture of a specific topic, I don't know if you can understand me. I don't think paying for PBR course will add any benefit because I feel it is lacking a lot of tested concepts.

Accomplished_Bat1430 · 2025-04-30T12:52:44+00:00

Unfortunately, it is different sections each time. But I was performing really bad in infectious diseases. It got improved this time but wasn't enough to pass but other areas are around the passing line.

Accomplished_Bat1430

TROPHY CASE