For those candidates taking the Oral Ob Gyn boards in 2007 and beyond, please be aware of the following trends that have been noted regarding questions appearing in the exam:
Since 2001: Urogynecology is strongly emphasized Since 2002: Primary Care is strongly emphasized 2006: Peri-operative complications
Additional issues that appeared for the first time in the 2006 exam which all future candidates should be ready to answer:
'Hard Core' Internal Medicine (as opposed to Ob/Gyn): Management of asthma Management of hypertension Management of angina Management of diarrhea (in multiple different settings) Management of dyslipidemia Management of chronic headache Management of depression
OB topics: HPV vaccination Ambiguous genitalia Primary amenorrhea (be aware that this could also lead into a discussion on ambiguous genitalia!)
Candidates for this exam should consider trying to find as many examples as possible, of past questions. You are advised to review them as best as possible.
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