Here’s a practice question directly from Knowmedge’s Internal Medicine Board (ABIM) Exam QVault.   38-year-old female with history of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis is applying for a job as a nurse and needs to have a physical examination performed …
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The following article regarding the Internal Medicine Board (ABIM) Exam was originally published on boringem.org as a response to the post Why are ABIM Exam Pass Rates Declining? Dumber Doctors? It has been re-posted here with the author Dr. Teresa …
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Here’s a practice question directly from Knowmedge’s Internal Medicine Board (ABIM) Exam QVault.   All of the following conditions or scenarios can result in hypoglycemia except:   A. Condition causing hyperpigmentation, low blood pressure, muscle wasting, and hyperkalemia B. Elderly …
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The score breakdown arrived in the mail a few weeks later. The breakdown listed the number of questions in each section (cards, heme-onc, etc.) I answered correctly, followed by the percentile compared to other test-takers. Surprisingly, I did the best …
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It’s disconcerting and a little sad when I realize that some of my most memorable moments of the past year involve the ABIM test. But October 4, 2012 was a fateful day for me and internal medicine docs all across …
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I’ve always wondered who actually writes the questions that end up on the ABIM exam. In my mind, I picture a Voldemort-like character leading a group of similarly dark souls, cackling each time they come up with a particularly tricky …
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For full disclosure, I am a decidedly average test taker. My test-taking career peaked on my SATs in high school, and my percentile ranks on subsequent standardized tests have gone down in inverse relation with my ascent in the medical …
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42-year-old female presents to the clinic for fatigue and paresthesias of her lower extremities. She has noticed that she has had an abnormal gait. These problems all occurred within the past few days. She has no other medical problems or …
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If you are reading this, then congratulations. You have finished, or are about to finish, internal medicine residency.   To get to this point, you have successfully passed the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, USMLE Step 2 …
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Hello World! Welcome to Knowmedge, a new and exciting platform for you to prepare for the ABIM® board exam! I’d be happy to share with you all the features and reasons you should sign up for Knowmedge’s high-yield ABIM style …
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