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Peace of Mind: Pass Your Neurology
Certification Board Exam
The First Time – Guaranteed!



Jack Krasuski, MDExecutive Director

Beat The Boards! – The Power Behind this
Learning System

Dear Colleague,

Imagine the peace of mind that you’ll experience once you’ve passed and this immense exam is behind you. Well, I’m happy to tell you that this significant moment is closer – and easier to achieve - than you might think.

Thousands of physicians every year credit the Beat The Boards! course with their board exam success – and it is guaranteed to work for you. Here’s what makes the Beat The Boards! Neurology Certification Board Review so effective:

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“I think I have immensely benefitted from the course. It has not left an area of Neurology uncovered.” Syed Mansoor Hussaini, MD, MPH, Memphis, TN

HIGH-YIELD CONTENT

Laser-Focused Lectures: Content strictly follows the ABPN® Neurology Certification exam blueprint. You review only what’s expected on your exam and nothing else.

The “QBL” Method: To ensure pinpoint exam relevancy, the lectures use a method called “Question-Based Learning.” Lectures are constructed from a series of board-style multiple choice questions, each coupled to a mini-lecture on that question’s topic.

Top-Flight Faculty: Lectures are presented by experienced, board-certified faculty from top teaching universities. Further, our two levels of medical editing ensure every lecture is up-to-date, medically accurate and 100% board-relevant.

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ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ACCESS

Always-on Convenience: The Beat The Boards! Neurology Certification Board Review course is optimized for 24/7 online access from any computer, smartphone, or tablet device, including the iPad® so you can watch the lectures and take practice exams whenever you have a free moment.

Detailed Printed Syllabus: The course syllabus includes all the lecture content mailed to you as soon as you register. Perfect for offline review!

Instant Gratification: Register today, start tonight! Plus, earn up to 58 AMA/PRA Category 1 CME credits. Course access is available for a full 12 18 months when you register now.

“I learned an amazing amount of material in five days.” Janet Waters, MD, Pittsburgh, PA

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BOARD-STYLE PRACTICE EXAMS

Deep Question Bank: Test your exam preparedness with hundreds of exam-style multiple-choice questions (MCQ). Questions carefully follow the board content outline, so each one is relevant to your preparation.

Realistic Test Environment: Your patients test you every day – but not in the same way the boards test you. Learn how to answer questions in the board exam format. It’s as close as you can get to the real exam!

Optimized for Learning: Every MCQ includes a detailed, referenced explanation. Not only do these practice exams help you learn the “how” and “why” behind every board-style question, but they include the new style of written and video vignette questions that you will see on your Certification Exam.

Register Today and Start Studying Tonight!

“It’s the best preparatory course for the Neurology Boards. I am sure I am going to pass. I also learned a lot for my practice.” Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo, MD, Seminole, FL

Why not take advantage of the fact that Beat The Boards! course is available right now? You can register online or by calling our offices, which are open seven days a week, and start studying tonight! Once registered, you’ll be granted access to your online dashboard with all course-related materials. We’ll then ship your printed syllabus the next business day.

Turn the wasted energy of worrying about your approaching exam into useful, high-yield prep starting right now! And remember that Beat The Boards! stands behind you all the way until you pass. You have my word – and guarantee – on that!

So, don’t waste another moment. There really is a better way to learn. Please take a few moments to register now – you won’t regret your decision.

Respectfully,

Jack Krasuski

Jack Krasuski, MD
Executive Director

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"I am very grateful to have found this course – the faculty was excellent and provided excellent guidance on what to focus on for the board.” Amalia Geller, MD, El Paso, TX

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If you believe you would receive added benefit from attending in-person an upcoming presentation of the live lectures, then this study option is for you. Benefits include:

Immersive Study: You can remove yourself from your hectic schedule and completely dedicate yourself to your exam preparations with 5 days of intense, concentrated study.

Instant Q&A: The expert faculty is on-hand to directly answer your board-related questions.

Group Review: Enjoy the company of dozens of colleagues preparing for the same challenge, together.

Breakfast & Lunch: To increase convenience and camaraderie, breakfast and lunch are included each day.

Additional CME: When you add live attendance, you receive an additional 58 CME for participating in the live event - that's 116 total CME!

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Beat The Boards! course is formatted for study on the iPad. That is why the Beat The Boards! course offers a $500 stipend to purchase the iPad or other tablet computer of your choice. That way you get the technology that is best suited to your exam preparation – and the flexibility of watching webinars and taking practice exams on your new iPad!

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Course Agenda

2.5 Hours
Clinical Neurophysiology
Matthew McCoyd, MD
2 Hours
Neuropathology
Jennifer Baccon, MD, PhD
4.5 Hours
Psychiatry
Jack Krasuski, MD
1.5 Hours
Neurogenetics, Molecular Neurology & Neuroepidemiology
Brent Fogel, MD, PhD
2 Hours
Neuroanatomy
Brent Fogel, MD, PhD
0.5 Hours
Pregnancy & Neurology
Celia Chang, MD
1.5 Hours
Child Neurology
Celia Chang, MD
1 Hour
Congenital Disorders
Celia Chang, MD
1 Hour
Genetic Disorders
Celia Chang, MD
1 Hour
Cortical Syndromes
Jack Krasuski, MD
1.5 Hours
Psychiatric & Psychological Principles
Jack Krasuski, MD
1.25 Hours
Neuropharmacology & Psychopharmacology
Jack Krasuski, MD
1 Hour
Development Through the Life Cycle
Jack Krasuski, MD
1 Hour
Neuro-Oncology
Rimas Lukas, MD
1 Hour
Headache Disorders
Rimas Lukas, MD
1 Hour
Pain Disorders
Rimas Lukas, MD
1.5 Hours
Neuroinfectious Diseases
Darshan Shah, MD
0.75 Hour
Neurotoxicology
Darshan Shah, MD
1 Hour
Neuroimmunology
Darshan Shah, MD
1 Hour
Neuromuscular Disorders
Matthew McCoyd, MD
1 Hour
Demyelinating Disorders
Matthew McCoyd, MD
2.25 Hours
Cerebrovascular Disease
Fernando Testai, MD, PhD
1.75 Hours
Trauma & Critical Care
Fernando Testai, MD, PhD
1 Hour
Epilepsy
Maria Baldwin, MD
1 Hour
Cranial Neuropathies
Maria Baldwin, MD
1.5 Hours
Sleep Disorders
Hrayr Attarian, MD
2.5 Hours
Clinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures
Christopher Anderson, MD
1.5 Hours
Neuro-ophthalmology
Jeffrey Nichols, MD
2 Hours
Neurochemistry
Naoum Issa, MD, PhD
0.5 Hour
Neuro-otology
Naoum Issa, MD, PhD
1.5 Hours
Movement Disorders
Praveen Dayalu, MD
0.75 Hour
Spinal Cord Function & Disorders
Praveen Dayalu, MD
1 Hour
Neurological Complications of Systemic Diseases
Praveen Dayalu, MD
2.5 Hours
Dementia
Jack Krasuski, MD
1 Hour
Delirium
Jack Krasuski, MD
0.75 Hour
Neuroendocrinology
Susan DeLange, MD
0.5 Hour
Bonus Test-Taking Strategies
Matthew McCoyd, MD
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Faculty


Christopher Anderson, MD

Christopher Todd Anderson, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wi

Board Certifications:

  • Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, subspecialty certification in clinical neurophysiology
  • Diplomat, American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, added competency in epilepsy monitoring

Education:

  • MD, Columbia University, New York, NY
  • Residency in Neurology, Neurological Institute of NY, Columbia University, Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
  • Fellowship in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Dr. Anderson serves as assistant director for the neurophysiology fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has also published many articles and abstracts, and regularly participates in invited lectures and presentations. His research interests include devices for epilepsy, epilepsy surgery and magnetoencephalography.

Hrayr P. Attarian, MD

Hrayr P. Attarian, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Associate Professor of Neurology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
  • Director, Sleep Fellowship Program

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Sleep Medicine
  • American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology: Clinical Neurophysiology
  • American Board of Sleep Medicine: Sleep Medicine

Education:

  • MD, American University of Beirut School of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Residency in Neurology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
  • Fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Strong Epilepsy Center at University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
  • Fellowship in Sleep Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN

Dr. Attarian is a recognized expert in sleep disorders. He has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed papers in the area of sleep disturbances. He has written 3 neurology-related books and several book chapters. He is a knowledgeable lecturer who has been invited to present more than 50 lectures. Dr. Attarian's presentations have been described as straightforward and practical.

Jennifer Baccon, MD, PhD

Jennifer Baccon, MD, PhD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, Departments of Pathology and Neurosurgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
  • Medical Director, Autopsy Services and Decedent Care Services, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
  • Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Pathology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA

Specialty Certifications:

  • Anatomic Pathology
  • Neuropathology

Education:

  • MD/PhD (Cell and Molecular Biology) University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • Chief Resident in Anatomic Pathology, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Fellowship in Neuropathology, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Fellowship in Surgical Pathology, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Baccon has received several teaching and research awards including the H.T. Enterline Fellowship Award, Department of Pathology, University of Pennsylvania, for diagnostic skills, commitment to teaching and scholarly activity. She is an invited lecturer on such topics as Digital Imaging in Neuropathology, and The Role of Pathologists' Assistants. Dr. Baccon has co-authored many peer-reviewed articles for publications such as Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry, and Nature Clinical Practice Neurology. She is a featured Neuropathologist in the documentary film "Planning For Hope: Living With Frontal Temporal Disease."

Maria Baldwin, MD

Maria Baldwin, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Attending Physician, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology and Neurophysiology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Advanced Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology

Education:

  • MD, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
  • Residency in Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Dr. Baldwin is also an ad-hoc reviewer for Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. She has given numerous lectures, grand rounds, and seminars in epilepsy and EEG. She is an excellent board review lecturer who pinpoints high-yield information in a concise, yet dynamic way.

Celia H. Chang, MD

Celia H. Chang, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Acting Chief of the Division of Child Neurology, UC Davis, Davis, CA
  • Associate Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Neurology, UC Davis, Davis, CA

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Education:

  • MD, University of California at Davis School of Medicine, Davis, CA
  • Residency in Neurology, University of California at Davis East Bay Neurology Program, Martinez, CA
  • Residencies in Pediatrics and Child Neurology, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in affiliation with USC, Los Angeles, CA
  • University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Dr. Chang is an experienced lecturer in neurology and child neurology. Dr. Chang's excellent board review lectures are considered organized and clear. She has written articles for scholarly journals such as Current Treatment Options in Neurology and Applied Neurology.

Praveen Dayalu, MD

Praveen Dayalu, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Movement Disorders Fellowship Director, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education:

  • MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
  • Residency in Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Fellowship in Movement Disorders, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Dayalu has authored three chapters for MedLink Neurology. He also serves on the Resident Education committee for the University of Michigan Department of Neurology. He presents neurology lectures that are both easy to understand and high-yield.

Brent Fogel, MD, PhD

Brent Fogel, MD, PhD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
  • Director, Ataxia and Neurogenetics Biobank Program, Los Angeles, CA

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology

Education:

  • MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
  • Residency in Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
  • Fellowship in Neurogenetics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Fogel has authored 14 clinical and research articles, 5 reviews, and 3 book chapters on clinical neurogenetics and neurodegenerative/neurodevelopmental disease. He leads an active research program in the genetics of spinocerebellar ataxia and autism and has received several awards for his work. He frequently lectures on clinical neurogenetics and his presentations are consistently praised as both easy to understand and high-yield.

Naoum Issa, MD, PhD

Naoum Issa, MD, PhD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Managing Partner, Medical Resource Group, Chicago, IL

Education:

  • PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
  • MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
  • Fellowship, Keck Center for Integrative Neuroscience and Department of Physiology, University of California, San Francisco, CA

Dr. Issa has co-authored several journal articles for publications such as the Journal of Neuroscience and the Journal of Neurophysiology. He also serves as a reviewer for several different scholarly medical journals. Dr. Issa has directed the medical neurobiology course for first year medical students at the Pritzker School of Medicine, where he has also received the L.D.H. Wood Pre-Clerkship Teaching Award.

Jack Krasuski, MD

Jack Krasuski, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Executive Director, American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, Oak Brook, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education:

  • MD, University of Illinois Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
  • Residency, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Illinois Medical Center and Clinics at Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship, Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MA

Dr. Krasuski spent three years as a Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, NIH, where he did research in the neuroimaging of dementing disorders. Currently, he spends most of his time lecturing to thousands of physicians yearly on psychiatric topics. He is known for his ability to clearly explain complex and little understood topics.

Rimas Lukas, MD

Rimas Lukas, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Co-director, Neurology Medical Student Clerkship, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Director, Neurology Section of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics Medical Student Course, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Director Neuro-Oncology Elective
  • Director, Neurology Sub-internship

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education:

  • MD, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Chief Resident of Neurology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Neuro-oncology and Translational Neuroscience Fellowships, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Dr. Lukas has contributed to the texts The Brain and Host Defense. Neuroimmune Biology Vol. 9, 2010: Immunologic Privilege and the Brain, Elsevier, and Youmans Textbook of Neurological Surgery, 6th edition, section II: General Neurosurgery, chapter 46, AIDS, 2011, and Emerging Cancer Therapeutics (Vol. 2, Issue 1): Renal Cancer, chapter on Management of Central Nervous System Metastases as well as several scholarly journal articles on the treatment of central nervous system tumors. He is also a medical reviewer for EBSCO Publishing. He provides exceptionally organized, high-yield board review lectures.

Matthew McCoyd, MD

Matthew McCoyd, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
  • Assistant Neurology Residency Program Director, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education:

  • MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
  • Chief Resident in Neurology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Dr. McCoyd completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at University of Chicago before becoming a faculty member at Loyola, where he is also the assistant neurology residency program director. He is known as an exceptional speaker who presents outstanding, high-yield lectures.

Jeffrey W. Nichols, MD

Jeffrey W. Nichols, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Director, Neuro-ophthalmology Service, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Director, Neuro-ophthalmology Service, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
  • Private Practice, Ophthalmic Specialists Group LLC, Homewood, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Education:

  • MD, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
  • Residency in Ophthalmology, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology Service, University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, IL

Dr. Nichols is an active lecturer on neuro-ophthalmology locally, nationally, and internationally. He is known to provide excellent, high-yield information for board review lectures. Dr. Nichols has been awarded "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" at both the University of Chicago and Stroger Hospital.

Darshan Shah, MD

Darshan Shah, MD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Clinical Instructor in Neurology, NorthShore University HealthSystem/ University of Chicago, Evanston and Highland Park, IL
  • Attending Neurologist, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston and Highland Park, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology
  • American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM)

Education:

  • MD, Ross University Medical School, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies
  • Residency in Neurology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
  • Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Dr. Shah is an experienced board preparation lecturer. He is an exceptional speaker who presents organized, high-yield lectures.

Fernando Testai, MD, PhD

Fernando Testai, MD, PhD

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

  • Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, IL
  • Attending Physician, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

  • Neurology

Education:

  • MD, University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Medicine, Buenos Aires City, Argentina
  • PhD, UBA, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Buenos Aires City, Argentina
  • Residency in Neurology, University of Chicago Medical Center
  • Fellowship in Vascular Neurology, University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago

Dr. Testai has authored nearly 30 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts, as well as several book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for Faculty of 1000 Medicine. Dr. Testai was recently honored with the Alpha-Omega-Alpha UIC chapter Clinical Teaching Award.

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Hotels


Hilton Rosemont

Hilton Rosemont

5550 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
For Reservations: 1-888-452-6943
API Room Block Code: CLK
Registration Cut-off date: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Check-in/Check-out: 3:00pm/12:00pm
API Group Room Rate: $105.00 Single/Double occupancy

The American Physician Institute has reserved a block of rooms and negotiated a special, discounted group rate of $105.00 Single/Double occupancy. Call 1-888-452-6943 and mention the API Room Block Code (CLK) to receive the special, discounted room rate of $105.00 single/double occupancy. This rate will expireTuesday, July 2, 2013. Guest room availability is limited, and rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis.

What’s Included In The API Group Room Rate

If you book using the API Room Block Code, the room rate includes:

  • Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet for one user

Included in the Course Fee, all participants will receive:

  • Complimentary Self-Parking
  • Full Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Lobby Restaurant
  • Buffet Lunch
  • All-day coffee/tea

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CME Accreditation

Intended Audience: Neurologists

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the epidemiologic, pathophysiologic, physiologic, and genetic aspects of the major neurologic and psychiatric disorders
  • Recall the diagnostic criteria and clinical features of major disorders
  • List the comorbidities and differential diagnoses
  • Apply the appropriate diagnostic procedures based on clinical presentation and to interpret the results of the ordered procedures
  • Develop comprehensive management and treatment plans for patients
  • Identify the ethical and legal considerations that may arise when managing patients

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and The American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 58 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions About The Neurology Certification Prep Course

+ What Do I Get When I Purchase The Neurology Certification Online Course? How Does This Course Work?
After you sign up for the Neurology Certification online course, we’ll send you an email within one day of registration with a link to your password-restricted personalized online American Physician Institute (API) dashboard along with instructions on how to access it. We’ll also ship your printed syllabus the next business day.
  • Your Online Dashboard: All your recorded lectures, course handouts, practice exams, and CME credits are organized on your American Physician Institute dashboard. This centralized location of all course materials makes your preparation organized and stress-free. And it allows you access from anywhere at any time - 24/7!
  • Your Printed Syllabus: The detailed printed syllabus includes all the course lecture content, clearly formatted to help you follow along. This allows you to focus on highlighting critical concepts, annotating tips and reminders, and achieving the greatest possible recall of the material come test time.
+ When Do I Receive Online Access To Neurology Certification Review Course Materials?
You receive password-restricted access to your online API dashboard within one day of registration, excluding federal holidays. The dashboard consolidates all your Course resources: streaming webinars of every Course lecture, multiple choice question (MCQs) quizzes, and any additional Course handouts.
+ When Will I Receive My Course Syllabus?
The Course syllabus is shipped to you via UPS the next business day after your order has been received. If you choose to attend the Live Program, you are encouraged to bring along your syllabus to append your notes, or ask questions based on your previous studies.
+ How Long Do I Have Access To My Online Materials? Does My Course Expire?
Your Course and all its associated online material remains active for a full 12 18 months from your date of purchase when you register now. For example, a Course purchased on January 1, 2013 remains active through June 30, 2014.
+ What If I'm Not Ready To Take My Exam? Can I Extend My Course?
Some doctors invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, Beat The Boards! allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by one, three, six, or 12 months for a reduced tuition. If you wish to extend your Course, please call 1-877-225-8384 prior to your Course expiration date.
+ What Is The Live Program?
Some doctors receive added benefit from attending the live lectures. Live Program attendance allows participants to completely dedicate themselves to their exam preparations with several days of intense, concentrated study. Approximately half of Beat The Boards! participants choose to attend the Live Program.
+ What Does Live Program Attendance Include?
The Live Program fee covers expenses above the basic tuition, including meeting space, onsite faculty and staff, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Therefore, the Live Program Fee is not eligible for reimbursement under the Triple Trust Guarantee.
+ What Is The Mobile Learning Package?
The Mobile Learning Package is a $500 stipend in the form of a Best Buy® Gift Card. The Gift Card is to be used to purchase the iPad or other mobile device of your choice. The Mobile Learning Package is non-refundable and is therefore not covered by the Triple Trust Guarantee.
+ How Do I Get My CME Credits?
After you have viewed all of the course lectures, you can claim your CME credit by completing the course’s online CME Evaluation. After you complete the evaluation, you will immediately receive a PDF of your CME certificate. You will receive your "Online Dashboard" access information via email. Please contact 877-225-8384 or info@AmericanPhysician.com if you need this access information re-sent or you require other assistance.

Note: The CME Evaluation for the Live Program will not be posted online until the last day of the live lectures.

General Questions About The Triple Trust Guarantee

+ This Guarantee Sounds Too Good To Be True—Is It For Real?
Yes, it’s completely real. Rest assured American Physician Institute has always honored its guarantees and always will. When you register for the Course, you receive a registration packet with your Course information that includes a copy of the Triple Trust Guarantee along with straightforward information on all of the Terms & Conditions that apply.

Why does American Physician Institute have such a guarantee when no other company does?  The Triple Trust Guarantee is API’s way of demonstrating that it’s just as invested in your success as you are. After all, if you fail, API will pay a penalty. American Physician Institute will refund your Course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus and allow you continued access to the Course tuition-free until you pass your exam for as long as the exam is offered by the certifying board. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for results.
+ What Does The Triple Trust Guarantee Cover?
The Triple Trust Guarantee covers your Online Course tuition. Under the terms of the guarantee, if you don’t pass your exam, you will receive a 100% refund of your Course tuition, PLUS $500, PLUS you may repeat the Course until you pass, tuition-free
+ Does The Triple Trust Guarantee Cover The Live Program Fee?
No. The Live Program fee covers expenses above the basic tuition, including meeting space, onsite faculty and material, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Therefore, the Live Program fee is not eligible for reimbursement under the Triple Trust Guarantee.
+ Does The Triple Trust Guarantee Cover The Mobile Learning Package?
No. The Mobile Learning Package is a $500 stipend in the form of a Best Buy® Gift Card. The Gift Card is to be used to purchase the iPad or other mobile device of your choice. The Mobile Learning Package is non-refundable and is not covered by the Triple Trust Guarantee.

General Questions About Beat The Boards!

+ What is The Beat The Boards! Course?
Beat The Boards! is a family of medical education products specifically designed to help physicians study for and pass their American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN) certification exams. Beat The Boards! is produced by American Physician Institute (API), a leading provider of medical education courses and study materials. API provides board exam preparation for dozens of specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.
+ What Sets The Beat The Boards! Board Review Courses Apart From Other Courses?
There are three main differences.
  1. Beat The Boards! Courses are not just general reviews—they’re tailored specifically to the topics and approaches you need to know to pass your exams.
  2. Each Course is a full preparation system that includes hundreds of MCQs, online lecture review, mobile lecture review, and a hard copy of the Course syllabus.
  3. Beat The Boards! demonstrates its confidence in its Courses and commitment to your success by offering you this Triple Trust Guarantee: if you don’t pass your exam, you get your Course tuition back, PLUS $500, PLUS you get to retake the Course for FREE until you do pass.
+ Who Produces This Neurology Certification Review Course? Where Do You Get Your Faculty?
The Beat The Boards! Neurology Certification Course is produced by American Physician Institute. API conducts dozens of Courses and trains thousands of physicians each year to pass their boards and stay up-to-date in their fields.  Every single one of American Physician Institute’s educational courses has full editorial independence, is free of pharmaceutical and industry sponsorship and is backed by an unbeatable guarantee. Because of its reputation for excellence, American Physician Institute is able to enlist many of the top faculty from the best universities, teaching hospitals and research facilities in the country to provide you with Category 1 CME educational activities.
+ Where Can I Find Information About Taking My ABPN® Board Exam?
For information about the ABPN® Neurology Certification Board Exam, please visit
http://www.abpn.com/neuro.html
+ Do You Provide Reviews For Boards Other Than Neurology Certification?
Yes! In fact, we provide preparation for dozens of other specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.
+ Is It Likely That My Employer Will Cover My Tuition?
You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for Category 1 educational activities. After all, it’s in everyone’s best interests to have you board certified. It really pays to ask your training director, medical director or administrator if you are eligible because some training programs and employers do pay for board exam training. And, if you work for the Federal Government, American Physician Institute is a certified business in the CCR database and can accept government checks and credit cards.
+ Can I Get A Discount For The Course Tuition?
American Physician Institute offers group discounts for residents and fellows and individual discounts through our Ambassador Club (see below). Please call 877-225-8384 for more information on these discounts
+ What Is The Ambassador Club? How Does It Work?
When you register, you automatically become a member of the American Physician Institute Ambassador Club, which helps your colleagues benefit from your prep Course experience. If your colleagues mention your name when they call to register, they’ll each receive a $52 discount on their first Course registration and you’ll receive a $52 check..

Why $52? API recognizes that your referral saves about $104 in advertising costs, and they think it’s only fair to pass those savings along to both of you. There’s no limit to the goodwill and gratitude you’ll inspire among your colleagues, and there’s no limit to how many colleagues you can refer. You can make referrals across specialties, too! See the full list of Courses at www.AmericanPhysician.com and consider making a referral today.
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