supafield Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Everyone, Tried to do a little digging but couldn't find what I was looking for. I know the traditional time to write the Part 2 is in fall of PGY2. I was wondering if people considered writing it outside of that time frame or if you're allowed? I would be tempted to take it in the Spring of PGY1 as I'll just have come off a few general based rotations. I have a feeling I would be more rusty in PGY2 after being back to Psychiatry for 5+ months. Seems like a good idea, but maybe there is something simple I'm missing. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renin Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 None of my colleagues had a problem with writing the examination in our second year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 you cannot write it until you have at least 12 months of clinical training - it was supposed to be test you take after you complete your internship year. You can however write it in the spring of your second year or any other time after etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renin Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Also, it's pretty basic stuff ... and I think that psychiatrists should maintain their basic medical knowledge as best as they can, and studying for the exam was actually very helpful to me. I don't think your medicine is going to "blow out" your ears in 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 you cannot write it until you have at least 12 months of clinical training - it was supposed to be test you take after you complete your internship year. You can however write it in the spring of your second year or any other time after etc Ahh, good to know. Not that I'm afraid I'll lose all of medical knowledge, but figured following an emerge rotation, things would be pretty fresh. It would also be nice to have it done earlier, but looks like it'll be next fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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