MediMike Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Anyone else taken it? Went in there with zero prep and was disturbed by the ease of some questions and the esotericism of others. Quoted 10wks for results, assuming they are following big chunks of results to help guide the testing process? Edit: Also was disturbed by how much I follow regional practice patterns rather than whatever protocols they are looking at! Edited September 16, 2019 by MediMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphy83 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'm in a different field, but may I ask what prompted you to take it, and if you think it will be beneficial in any way since you are already employed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Honestly I was bored. I had actually signed up for med school pre-reqs and then realized that my career is fairly amazing in its autonomy, freedom and compensation so I backed off. Took it as a challenge and as one more resume lifter. Next step is likely an MBA/MHA with plans to step into a medical director role in my group at some point. Figured a couple more initials may help to compete with some nursing staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphy83 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, MediMike said: Figured a couple more initials may help to compete with some nursing staff. Nurses and the alphabet soup that follows their name.... But interesting to hear your reasoning. I, too, have considered a business education. Just not sure I have a need for it yet, or how I would specifically use it in the future. Plus, not looking for more student debt at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I took it cold earlier this year and passed. I agree with your thoughts on the questions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted September 17, 2020 Moderator Share Posted September 17, 2020 How long did it take to get your results? Just took the EM CAQ. I was told 10 weeks, which seems ridiculous for a 125 question exam that only a handful of people take every year. Agree it was pretty easy and some of the questions were terrible. Not necessarily esoteric, but looking at the answers I was thinking "All of these would be the dumbest next thing to do" or "Why wouldn't I get both these labs simultaneously in diabetes inspidus? Why do I have to pick one? Are you wanting me to confirm the diagnosis or rule out dangerous conditions like I should in EM?" They made it seem like in the question they wanted me to confirm the diagnosis, but I would argue my primary job is to make sure you aren't about to die, but I can do both. On 9/17/2019 at 9:30 PM, cinntsp said: I took it cold earlier this year and passed. I agree with your thoughts on the questions. On 9/16/2019 at 8:44 PM, MediMike said: Honestly I was bored. I had actually signed up for med school pre-reqs and then realized that my career is fairly amazing in its autonomy, freedom and compensation so I backed off. Took it as a challenge and as one more resume lifter. Next step is likely an MBA/MHA with plans to step into a medical director role in my group at some point. Figured a couple more initials may help to compete with some nursing staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, LT_Oneal_PAC said: How long did it take to get your results? Just took the EM CAQ. I was told 10 weeks, which seems ridiculous for a 125 question exam that only a handful of people take every year. Agree it was pretty easy and some of the questions were terrible. Not necessarily esoteric, but looking at the answers I was thinking "All of these would be the dumbest next thing to do" or "Why wouldn't I get both these labs simultaneously in diabetes inspidus? Why do I have to pick one? Are you wanting me to confirm the diagnosis or rule out dangerous conditions like I should in EM?" They made it seem like in the question they wanted me to confirm the diagnosis, but I would argue my primary job is to make sure you aren't about to die, but I can do both. Pretty close to 10 weeks to be honest. I'm assuming they are waiting for a couple cohorts to take it to allow validation of questions?? 100% concur with your assessment of the test though. While the unit is clearly different than strict hospitalist medicine I thought there'd be more overlap. I'll be damned if I know which 3rd line PO abx is appropriate to send a MSSA SSTI home with... Edit: Wait! You got to have questions on DI on your test? Way jelly over here... Edited September 17, 2020 by MediMike See above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted September 17, 2020 Moderator Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, MediMike said: Pretty close to 10 weeks to be honest. I'm assuming they are waiting for a couple cohorts to take it to allow validation of questions?? 100% concur with your assessment of the test though. While the unit is clearly different than strict hospitalist medicine I thought there'd be more overlap. I'll be damned if I know which 3rd line PO abx is appropriate to send a MSSA SSTI home with... Edit: Wait! You got to have questions on DI on your test? Way jelly over here... So many Hospitalist questions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I read somewhere that they meet every year to determine the passing score, hence it takes so long.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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