Oral Board Review Courses
Spot-on simulation of the Oral Board Exam maximizes performance and minimizes anxiety
Limited Spaces Remaining for Virtual Oral Board Course!
Are you seated for ABEM’s upcoming Virtual Oral Board Exams in December 2020? Candidates have just been notified of their seating.
There are still limited spaces remaining in ICEP’s Virtual Oral Board Review Courses presented live on Zoom on November 30 & December 1 to help candidates prepare. Courses are presented in a half-day format, morning and afternoon, with case rotations one-on-one with faculty via Zoom.
If you would like to register for the course or have any questions, Lora Finucane, ICEP Educational Programs Manager, at loraf@icep.org or 630.495.6400, ext. 219, for more details and to get registered.
2020 Course Cancellation
ABEM has made the decision to cancel the the Oral Certification Examinations in 2020 as a result of the continuing COVID-19 situation. ICEP’s spring and fall courses are also cancelled. We are continuing to research options for 2021 and will be back in touch with you as soon as more information is available, to communicate exactly what ICEP’s plans and policies are.
The only course at the ABEM Exam Site delivers
more cases in less time for maximum preparation and CME
Chicago O’Hare Marriott, Chicago, IL
2020 COURSES CANCELLED – Course Brochure
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What Past Participant Dr. K Kay Moody Says About ICEP’s Course…
K Kay Moody, DO, MPH, FACEP, FAAEM, founder of the popular EM Docs social media community, took ICEP’s course in spring 2017 and said this about her experience:
“The course was EXACTLY what I needed! Practicing in the exact location as the exam really helped! The practice cases were VERY representative of the real exam. I was so thankful for this course when I was taking the exam with confidence!!”
— Dr. K Kay Moody, EM Docs founder
Now featuring the eOral system!
ICEP is proud to be one of the few programs offering practice and preparation on the eOral system used by ABEM for the board exam.
Build confidence and skills on the interactive digital interface that includes:
- Dynamic vital signs and rhythm strip
- Digital images, animations and videos
- Test ordering and review
Every participant will experience two single-case encounters on the eOral system at ICEP’s courses.
Watch ABEM’s demonstration of an eOral case:
View ABEM sample eOral cases: Sample 1 Sample 2
Register now for ICEP’s powerful course to practice hands-on with the ABEM eOral System
The Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) has been granted a sub-license for use of eOral software identical to that used for the ABEM Oral Certification Examination. Case content is entirely that of ICEP.
Two powerful course options to prepare you for your Boards:
Core Review Plus – The 10-Hour Course
- The most intensive preparation for the exam, with detailed strategies and pro tips for effective exam technique, notetaking, and organizational methods
- Extra information and training to help you better understand the exam process, including the eOral, and build confidence
- Start with seven cases in which you’ll interact with other course registrants and faculty, taking turns in the role of examiner, examinee and performance critic
- Practice 6 single and 2 multiple patient encounters one-on-one in a strict simulation of the actual oral exam, and receive immediate feedback about your performance and how to improve it
Cost: $1,045 – ACEP Member | $1,125 – Non-ACEP Physicians
Core Review – The 6-Hour Course
- Start with a briefing on the exam, including the eOral; exam techniques; note-taking; and organizational tips
- Practice 6 single and 2 multiple patient encounters one-on-one in a strict simulation of the actual oral exam, and receive immediate feedback about your performance and how to improve it
Cost: $845 – ACEP Member | $925 – Non-ACEP Physician
No duplicate cases presented! Choose one or both programs depending on the level of review you are interested in.
A Course That Works
Why Make ICEP Your Choice for Oral Board Review?
- One-on-one case simulation with experienced faculty
- More cases in less time to maximize your preparation
- Featuring the eOral system! Practice on the same program used by ABEM
- The only course conducted at the Chicago O’Hare Marriott, the ABEM Oral Board Exam Site
- Immediate, personalized feedback on your performance
- 36 years of experience helping emergency physicians pass their boards
Course Details
More schedule options for more flexibility!
| Core Review Plus – The 10-Hour Course |
Single-Day Option: 7:25 AM to 7:20 PM Presented Presented Tuesday, April 7 or Friday, September 11 Split-Day Option: 1:15 PM to 7:45 PM & 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM Starts Monday, April 6 or Thursday, September 10 and concludes Tuesday, April 7 or Friday, September 11 |
| Core Review – The 6-Hour Course: | Morning Option: 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM Afternoon Option: 12:15 PM to 6:10 PM Presented Tuesday, April 7 or Friday, September 11 |
Still want more review?
Our most popular option is to take the 10-Hour Course Split Option followed by the 6-Hour Course Afternoon Option — giving you the maximum amount of practice, feedback and case exposure. This combination sells out quickly, so register early to reserve your spot.
Feeling overwhelmed with the options?
ICEP can help! Call us at 630-495-6400 for a customized course experience that gives you the practice and preparation you need.
Get familiar with the ABEM Exam Site!
Chicago O’Hare Marriott
8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631 | 773-693-4444 or 800-228-9290
To get the most out of your experience, ICEP recommends staying at the Chicago O’Hare Marriott, located minutes from O’Hare International Airport with free shuttle service available. The ICEP room rate is $179 per night plus all applicable taxes. The cut-off date is March 16, 2020 for spring and August 19, 2020 for fall.
ICEP recommends you arrive in Chicago the day prior to your course date. Reductions in the number of flights by most air carriers in recent years have made air travel less predictable and may cause unforeseen travel problems that could delay your arrival at the course site. Such travel problems can make same-day travel very stressful and otherwise problematic and may cause you to miss the course.
Your course registration schedule cannot be altered to accommodate travel delays. You are at risk of losing your seat in the course if you have not arrived by the beginning of candidate orientation for your assigned session.
What Our Expert Faculty Say
“Mastery in anything requires currency and competency in that field of discipline. In emergency medicine, while conferences, textbooks and journal articles contribute, the “gold standard” is evaluating and treating many, many patients, over and over and over. It’s common knowledge that the ABEM Oral Board Examination is not supplanted by essential clinical experience – but the examination remains an obligatory hurdle one must clear to achieve mastery. The superiorly methodical ICEP Oral Board Review Course uniquely offers the candidate complete and rote drill instruction, familiarization and desensitization to the exam process, and precise step-by-step experience to ensure the candidate’s successful passage of this critically important career hurdle.”
— Edward L. Fieg, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, ICEP Oral Board Review Course examiner at 16 courses, 2007-2017
“I have been a faculty member for the oral board review course for the past 14 years. Each time I participate as faculty at ICEP’s Oral Board Review Course, it reminds of me of my own preparation for the exam. The ICEP course offers one-to-one interaction with experienced faculty, delivering challenging cases that allow the participant an unparalleled opportunity to review clinical knowledge as they practice the art of giving and taking cases. Faculty offer personalized feedback and are available throughout the day for questions. I would highly recommend the course to any emergency physician studying for the exam.”
— Eileen Couture, DO, FACEP, RN, MS, CCHP-P, ICEP Oral Board Review Course examiner at 24 courses, 2003-2017
“Being a practice examiner has been a rewarding experience. There are many unique aspects to oral board exams that are far different from written exams or direct patient contact. The course directors take the participants through each aspect of the exam process, and then the course participants get to use their knowledge while taking realistic cases in a setting that mirrors that of an actual oral board exam. As an examiner, it’s satisfying watching many candidates who struggled through the first few simulated cases later breeze through the cases by the end of the course. That’s the difference ICEP’s course makes. For those participants still not feeling confident, ICEP faculty offer focused breakout sessions and additional training. This course provides participants with a huge advantage over those who just walk into the exam cold turkey.”
— William Sullivan, DO, JD, FACEP, ICEP Oral Board Review Course examiner at 15 courses, 2006-2017
What Past Participants Are Raving About
“Realistic portrayal of the exam from beginning to end. Practice in a real life exam setting is invaluable. Truly a well organized, high quality course.”
“I would highly recommend the course to anyone sitting for the Oral Board Exam. It’s far ahead of any other course I know of. The course exceeded my expectations.”
“Realistic cases, setting and format. Fantastic faculty! Excellent tips and resource material! Overall, outstanding for reducing anxiety before the exam.”
“Exceptional simulation of the Oral Board Exam at the actual exam site. A good variety of great cases. Excellent, caring faculty. Immediate and very helpful feedback.”
“Excellent review course. As realistic as it gets in terms of actual board exam setting and format. Thorough, systematic, and very well organized.”
“Lots of cases covering a good range of topics. Outstanding faculty. Great simulation.”
Mock Oral Private Tutorials
Looking for extra help or last-minute review? Mock Oral Private Tutorials are available for those who have taken ICEP’s course and want additional one-on-one case practice, customized to your own strengths and weaknesses. Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, the tutorials are scheduled several days prior to the spring and fall ABEM exams.
April 30-May 4, 20 20 | October 8-12, 2020
The cost is $595 per tutorial. Space is limited, so call ICEP early for availability and registration.