Wiki Doc Board Review Guidelines
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gonzalo Romero, M.D.[2]
Overview
Steps to Build a Question Stem
1. Read and understand the tested material to grasp the basic principles, diagnosis, management and therapeutics according to the BOARD level.
2. Be familiar with the format, content and high Yield material frequently asked. Try to take many exams through the NBME website [[[3]]], the actual exam and other Qbanks. Respect Copy Rights sources.
3. Pick a specific content
4. Use the WBR Checklist
5. Use Wiki Doc to obtain information,links, pictures, videos, and promote their use on the explanations.
Goal of Building a Good Question Stem
The goal of building these questions is to recreate a Board Scenario that serves both to:
- Develop test-taking strategies by managing time correctly
- Test high yield knowledge in a typical Board presentation
Don’t Give Away the Answer
Avoid using proper or specific signs. Describe signs and symptoms in simple terms to give the hints without giving away the answer. Example: “marfanoid” use instead: long extremities, skinny, tall. Don't ask negatively like which one is incorrect, not correct, false…
Other Wiki Links
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/MCAT
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/USMLE_Step_1
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/USMLE_Step_2-CK
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/USMLE_Step_2_Clinical_Skills
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/USMLE_Step_3
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/COMLEX-USA
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/COMLEX-USA_Step_1
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/COMLEX-USA_Step_2CE
- http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/COMLEX-USA_Step_3