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The American Board of Orthodontics: Written examination development, modification, and preparation recommendations
Jae Hyun Park1, Roberto Hernandez-Orsini1, Paul Emile Rossouw1
1American Board of Orthodontics, Mesa, Ariz, and San Juan, PR, and Penfield, NY, and Chesterton, IN, and Castle Rock, Colo, and Kansas City, MO, and Oklahoma City, Okla, and Charleston, SC, and Montgomery, Ala.
Abstract:
This article outlines the process of developing a written examination by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). It is a 240-question comprehensive examination that assesses the examinee's knowledge of basic sciences and clinical concepts based on criterion-referenced testing. Examinees' skills and knowledge are measured against the set of information represented by each test item. In addition, the ABO now offers both virtual and live presentations through "The Pathway Program" to further support examination preparation. For more information, please visit the ABO's official Website at AmericanBoardOrtho.com.
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