Boarding Time: A Psychiatry Candidate's Guide to Part II of the Abpn Examination

Why candidates fail. Preparing for part II. Presenting yourself for the examination. The examiners. Exam etiquette. Taking the psychiatric history. Mental status examination. The 30-minute hour. Evaluating your patient. Presenting your ideas. Vignette varieties. What if you fail? A mock board interview. Appendix A: A brief history of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Appendix B: Maintaining your certification. Appendix C: Suggestions for further help. Appendix D: Discussion of video vignettes included on DVD. References. Index.