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What is the OB/GYN shelf exam?

The OB/GYN shelf exam covers a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to abnormal labor, incontinence, vaginitis, pre-eclampsia, spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy and third-trimester bleeding, physiological changes in pregnancy, breast diseases, vulvar/vaginal diseases, sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infection, screening and preventive care, menstrual cycle and premenstrual syndrome, cervical, uterine and ovarian disease and neoplasm and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, menopause, normal/abnormal uterine bleeding, and infertility. In addition to this long list, let’s not forget common teratogens! As you can see the breadth of knowledge that is required can become overwhelming, but if you cover these topics in an organized fashion with a focus on what is high yield, it is very doable! Your tutor can help you navigate the world of OB/GYN.

How is the OB/GYN shelf exam scored?

The OB/GYN shelf exam has 110 multiple-choice questions. The score is based off a scaled score and is not just a strict percentage correct. Different schools may implement a different passing score required based off the raw scaled score.

How is the OB/GYN shelf exam test administered?

The OB/GYN shelf exam is usually administered through the NBME portal at either your school or at a Prometric center. There is usually 2 hours and 45 minutes given to complete the exam.

How much tutoring is needed?

If your rotation is roughly 4 weeks, we recommend meeting two times per week until the exam.

How much does tutoring for the OB/GYN shelf exam cost?

It depends how many hours you decide to go with to get the tutoring cost. We have different packages with different number of hours, and each higher package gives a cheaper per hour rate.

What does OB/GYN shelf exam tutoring include?

Every student will get a customized schedule to follow for the OB/GYN shelf exam. The schedule will be based off your specific progress, performance, and weaknesses in terms of what to work on. The schedule will be revised over time based off the progress over time. Students will meet with their tutor 1-on-1 over video call and go over questions in terms of how to analyze, approach, and answer the questions correctly. This will help for the OB/GYN shelf exam as well as the USMLE Step 2.

Who is the OB/GYN shelf exam tutoring for?

The OB/GYN shelf tutoring is for many students. Some examples include:

Students with a low USMLE Step 1 score
Students with a failure on the USMLE Step 1
Students with previous low shelf exam scores
Students with any failures on previous shelf exams
Students who feel overwhelmed with the amount of information needed to absorb and apply during questions
Students who feel lost in how to prepare for the OB/GYN shelf exam
Students with low NBME shelf practice exam scores
Students with anxiety or test taking issues
Students who want to aim high on the shelf exam for those wanting to go into a more competitive residency program or specialty choice

What makes our OB/GYN shelf exam tutoring different?

We are the only tutoring company that creates customized study schedules based off the specific progress of our students for the OB/GYN shelf exam. We are also the only tutoring company that adjusts the schedule for preparing for the OB/GYN shelf exam. You meet with a tutor that you will stay with until your OB/GYN shelf exam as well, which sets us apart from the rest.

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