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Hey,

pgy-2 here starting to think about the RITE. i've read through the old posts and threads and I know not to worry so much about the exam this year and in general its a poor indication of clinical skills and the best way to study is old exams and there are certain good sources like laughing your way, neuroprep, radiology cases by dr. loevener, etc....

my basic question is how are people studying for this exam especially when crunched for time? It seems like this is going to be an insanely hard test but everyone says the best way to study is to "study the old exams and picture cases". So I started looking through but how exactly are people studying from the old exams? it seems too scattered for me and its difficult to study only from answer explanations when there are no proper questions.

i guess what i am seeking are very specific strategies rather than listing sources.

thanks everyone.
 
My strategy was to completely ignore it and then take the exam cold. We organized a few after work sessions where we went over old cases. I don't think it helped much, so I didn't do anything at all after the first year.
 
NeuroGunner said:
Hey,

pgy-2 here starting to think about the RITE. i've read through the old posts and threads and I know not to worry so much about the exam this year and in general its a poor indication of clinical skills and the best way to study is old exams and there are certain good sources like laughing your way, neuroprep, radiology cases by dr. loevener, etc....

my basic question is how are people studying for this exam especially when crunched for time? It seems like this is going to be an insanely hard test but everyone says the best way to study is to "study the old exams and picture cases". So I started looking through but how exactly are people studying from the old exams? it seems too scattered for me and its difficult to study only from answer explanations when there are no proper questions.

i guess what i am seeking are very specific strategies rather than listing sources.

thanks everyone.
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During my program, there was NO exposure to neuropathology, clinical neurophysiology, or child neurology during the PGY-2 year, so just expect that you will not perform high in those areas. Some programs do give residents a little taste of neuropsyh and child during the PGY-2 year, so maybe you have an edge compared to other PGY-2?

The key to performing well is studying old RITE exams, which at this time, you probably do not have any of your own copies. Ask other residents, attendings, etc if they have any to loan you. I have said this over and over, but I bought a book called "Laughing your way to passing the neurology boards" and I reviewed it about two months prior to my last RITE exam and I really feel that it helped. neuroprep.com also helps.

Just remember, you are scored on two scales, how you performed against other PGY-2 residents, and how you scored against all residents. The only score you need to worry about is the former, not the latter.
 
Really glad you posted this. I was planning to start doing a few questions every week in a group with other residents to prepare for RITE. Does anyone have a good question bank source without shelling out too much money?
 
Hi

Anyone interested in discussing a few Qs/cases on regular basis/may be not daily buy still it would be of great advantage .
 
Hello would you be interested in doing questions on Skype?
 
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