The Dreaded “B” Word: Alleviating Your Advisees’ Angst About Board Exams

Designed for COMP faculty advisors but open to faculty advisors in other colleges, this session will provide a brief overview of board preparation for Level/Step 1/2, the role of the board advisor, use of mock exams, and key advice/resources provided to students for each level. We’ll also highlight tips for thriving during dedicated board study time and provide context for what to do if you’re notified that an advisee has failed the COMLEX. By the end of the session, you should have a good sense of the available board-related resources, and how to support your advisee through these key milestones.

Workshop Objectives:

• List three resources available to students preparing for board exams.
• Describe the role of the board advisor.
• Describe how mock exams are used to help students prepare for the boards.
• List three tips for thriving during dedicated board study.
• List the catalog outcomes for students who experience COMLEX challenges.
• Explain what a faculty advisor should do when notified that an advisee has failed COMLEX or missed a COMLEX deadline.

Facilitators:

• Colleen Talbot, PhD, Chair, Board Assistance Taskforce & Asst. Dean OAA
• Lisa Warren, DO, MPH, Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education
• Neil Patel, PhD, Director Office of Learning Enhancement & Academic Development
• Michelle Park, EdD, Associate Dean for Student Affairs