ABIM: Nephrology Board

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ABIM Nephrology Board

• Dr. Stuart Linas
• Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the
• American Society of Nephrology
• November 4-9, 2008

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ABIM Nephrology Test Writing Committee (2008)

• Sharon Adler
• Arnie Berns
• David Buchinsky
• Tom Coffman
• Connie Davis
• David Ellison
• Alp Ikizler
• Stu Linas (Chair)
• Mark Perazella

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Certification Pass Rates(for first-time takers)
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Mean Equated Score by Program Director Rating
2007 Nephrology Certification Exam -
1st-time takers
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First-year Nephrology Fellows by Gender
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First-year Nephrology Fellows by Medical School
7
Certification Exam Pass RatesFirst-time takers
by Medical School
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Maintenance of Certification Pass Rates(for
first-time takers with valid 10-year certificates)
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Computer-Based Testing Satisfaction Survey
Responses Fall 2007 Certification and
Maintenance of Certification ExaminationsPercenta
ges are sums of negative ratings (Strongly
Disagree Disagree)

• Nephrology All Exams
• Rate of disagreement with each of the following
  statements (N543) (N11,624)
• 1. Scheduling a test center seat with Pearson was
  easy 1 4
• 2. The distance I had to travel to the test
  center was reasonable 7 9
• 3. The test center was easy to locate 4 6
• 4. The test center registration/check-in process
  was handled in an efficient manner 1 1
• 5. The extent of the security procedures at the
  test site was appropriate 3 4
• 6. The test environment was comfortable 5 4
• 7. The test environment was quiet 6 6
• 8. The test center staff was helpful and
  knowledgeable 1 1
• 9. The tutorial was easy to use 0 1
• 10. The testing system was easy to use 0 1
• 11. The navigation throughout the examination was
  easy 3 2
• 12. The amount of time allowed for breaks was
  appropriate 3 3
• 13. The question text was easy to read 15 14
• 14. The figures/illustrations were clear 10 13
• 15. Overall, I was satisfied with my testing
  experience 2 4