ABSTRACT
Many physicians take the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certifying examination in internal medicine (IM) annually. The total number of candidates who took the ABIM certifying examination for the first time in 2004 was 7,056. Of these, 92% passed the examination. Currently, greater importance is being placed on achieving board certification. Many managed-care organizations now require board certification before employment. This chapter is aimed primarily at candidates preparing for the ABIM’s certifying or maintenance of certification examination in IM. However, candidates preparing for non-ABIM examinations also may benefit from the information, which covers various aspects of preparation for an examination, strategies to answer the questions effectively, and avoidance of pitfalls.
