Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Review

Is Beat The Boards! different from other board reviews?

Yes, in three main ways:

1. Beat The Boards! board review is the most comprehensive option. More than just a Question Bank of practice questions, each course includes in-depth lectures in a familiar classroom setting presented by expert faculty. This means you get a topic-by-topic review of exactly what’s on the board exam in much greater detail than what you can get from QBank answer explanations.

2. Because the physician’s schedule is typically a hectic one, Beat The Boards! is optimized for on-the-go review. Components such as the audio-only lecture option, iOS and Andriod app for mobile review, and offline access capability, and a fully-illustrated board-mapped study guide make Beat The Boards! review easy to incorporate at any point in your daily routine.

3. The Triple Trust Guarantee not only gives you a full tuition* refund if you don’t pass the exam the first time after taking the course, but it also gives you an extra 10% AND allows you continued access until you pass, for free. This unprecedented guarantee serves to assure you of the confidence we have that Beat The Boards! content is exceptional.

*Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.

Who produces Beat The Boards! Courses? Where do you get your faculty?

Beat The Boards! board review courses are produced by American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC (API). API conducts dozens of courses and trains thousands of psychiatrists 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.

Do you provide board review for other medical specialties?

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?

Because all Beat The Boards! courses are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, it is likely that your tuition will be reimbursed. You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for such 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 System for Award Management (SAM) database and can accept government checks and credit cards.

Does Beat The Boards! offer any free board review resources?

Yes! Start with our Psychiatry Board Review Blog. There are general articles featuring board prep tips, and articles on board prep that are more board-specific.

What is your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID?

American Physician Institute’s Unique Entity ID is LQWHFPP2KLB8.

Can I get a discount off course tuition?

Yes! American Physician Institute offers several board review course discounts:

1. Group discounts
2. Multi-purchase discounts
3. Referral earnings & discounts through our Ambassador Club
4. Residency & Fellowship Program tailored for training programs

Please call 877-225-8384 for more information, or visit the “Discounts & Group Sales” pages under the top menu.

What do I get when I register for the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry review course?

Course enrollment grants you access to your personalized online dashboard, which includes:

• 34+ hours of audio-video lectures
• 34.75 hours of MP4 audio lectures
• Illustrated PDF study guide
• 1100+ practice question bank
• Up to 34.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
• CME Vault for claiming and storing your CME certificates
• Triple Trust Guarantee

Board Exam Results and The Triple Trust Guarantee

Is Beat The Boards! Child & Adolescent Psychiatry review pass-guaranteed?

Yes, all full courses are pass-guaranteed, and backed by our Triple Trust Guarantee. At any time, you can view the Triple Trust Guarantee Terms & Conditions.

What does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover?

If you purchase a course with a “Triple Trust Guarantee” and then do not pass your board exam for which the course was intended, API will issue a 100% refund of your paid tuition*, plus an additional 10%, plus free subscription renewal. The guarantee expires in the event the exam for which this course is designed is no longer offered by the certifying board.

*  Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.

The Triple Trust Guarantee sounds too good to be true—is it for real?

Yes, it’s completely real. Rest assured, API has always honored its guarantees and always will. 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 your board exam, API will pay a penalty. API will refund your course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus, and provide free subscription renewal. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for passing results.

Does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover non-tuition course options and upgrades?

No. Course options and upgrades are non-tuition related. Therefore, these fees are not included in any guarantee-related refund payment made under the terms of the Triple Trust Guarantee.

What should I do if I don’t pass my board exam?

First, it’s important to remember that a non-passing result is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities as a psychiatrist. The way the ABPN tests you is not the same as the many ways you’re “tested” as a practicing psychiatrist. Check out this reassuring video from Dr. Jack - What To Do If You Fail Your Board Exam https://www.beattheboards.com/video-what-to-do-fail-your-board-exam/

More to the point, American Physician Institute can work with you to help you get over this professional hurdle. Give us a call!

I didn’t pass my board exam. How do I activate my course guarantee?

To activate your guarantee, you must notify American Physician of your failure to pass your board exam and submit a copy of your exam notification and scores. To be eligible for the refund portion of the guarantee you must submit your documents within 45 days of the date of your exam fail notification. To notify American Physician and submit your documents, go to your course dashboard and click on the "Guarantee" tab. Complete the form and attach your exam notification and scores. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt and someone will contact you shortly. If you need assistance with this process or your course access is expired, please contact Customer Care at 877-225-8384

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Course Access

When do I receive online access to my Child & Adolescent Psychiatry review course materials?

When a credit card or debit is used for payment, access is immediate. When a check is used as payment, access will be granted once the check has been received and verified.

How long do I have access to my online materials? Does my course expire?

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatry prep course and all its associated online material remains active for a full 12 months from your date of purchase when you register now.

What if I'm not ready to take my exam? Can I extend my course?

Some psychiatrists 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 12 months for an additional fee. If you wish to extend your access, please call 877-225-8384 prior to your course expiration date. NOTE: Extension options may be available to Group registrations by calling 844-332-5454.

What are your system requirements?

Our products only require internet access and a web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari. Use of Internet Explorer is NOT recommended.). All content is compatible with current Mac and PC operating systems.

CME Credits & Board Info

How do I get my CME credits?

Online Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test(s) and/or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing the activity.

Live Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test, CME survey, or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests and CME surveys are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing these activities.

How do I access my earned CME credits?

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatry board review includes access to CME™ Vault for convenient storing and retrieval of CME-related documents. Access this area from the CMEVault tab in your course dashboard.

Where can I find information about taking my specialty's board exam?

For information about the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Board Exam, please visit The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology www.abpn.com

"This is the fourth time I have taken a Beat the Boards course (twice for general boards and twice for child boards), and I always enjoy it. I like the lectures and feel like it helps reinforce topics I may have forgotten over the years. I always walk out of my board exam knowing I passed. I give credit to Beat the Boards for teaching me things and helping me to feel so confident, that if I do the course, I will absolutely pass my boards."

Ingrid Renberg, MD, Eerie, PA

"Thank God for this course. With running a very busy private practice that has three locations as well as other business, time was something I didn't have but with this course, I was able to take time off work and studied intensively for 10 days. The course materials were so relevant that when I was taking the test, it felt like the review course. I'm so glad I passed (very well above the pass mark too!). I'll recommend this course and all their courses to everyone like me who is looking to ace the test on the first try especially if you don't have the luxury of time. Go American Physician Institute! You guys are the best!!"

Emmanuel Ugwuoke, MD, Glen Hills, PA

"It was a great course for Child Psychiatry board review - Concise and high yield! This was the only resource I used and passed the exam."

Rohail Kumar, MD, Ottawa, ON

"I took the exam for the first time on year 7 after completing a CAP fellowship. I was able to prepare for the exam and pass thanks to your comprehensive course. Thank you!"

Maricarmen Lopez, MD, Bayamon PR

"Beat the Boards is a well-thought out and comprehensive program that really stresses the fundamentals of psychiatry. It provides informative lectures and helpful questions that test your knowledge in preparation for Board Certification."

Nicolas Luzino, DO, New Haven, CT

"I took this class and did all the lectures and questions. This course helped me to remember things I forgot in residency and it helped me to be up-to-date on current information. It taught me to not be anxious in the exam, to realize that the exam should be looked at as a pass only and not on the score and it completed my knowledge of areas where I was weak. Great course and would highly recommend to the determined student."

Mary Nowlin, DO, Phoenix, AZ

"I have used Beat the Boards! for 3 board exams: general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Thanks to this program, I passed all 3. I would whole-heartedly recommended this program for several reasons: -The videos are excellent. The authors are engaging and clearly experts in their field. Lectures go beyond just helping to pass an exam; it improved my knowledge and bolstered my competence. -The question banks are numerous, and good preparation for the real thing. A fantastic lecture series with a comprehensive question bank is all the resources you need for your exam preparation! -I like the reminder about days left until the exam. It helps keep the goal in mind."

Ian Peters, DO, Colorado Springs, CO

"I had allowed my C&A certificate to expire hoping to eventually retire. After five years, I changed my mind and decided to sit for recertification. Ordered Dr. Jack’s review course and used it as a guide. Passed my C&A boards with much margin. Highly recommend Dr. Jack’s courses. No regrets…"

Elmer Cupino, MD, Pottstown, PA

“I just wanted to thank you for your excellent Beat The Boards! review course for the child/adolescent psychiatry written board exam. Thanks to your excellent course, I was able to review everything I needed to know and take practice exams from my iPad. Your course greatly decreased my anxiety level and allowed me to pass the exam with relative ease. I have never walked out of a test feeling as confident as I did with this exam. The money for the course was well spent, and worth every penny. Again, thank you so much.”

Scott Bartley, MD, Heath, TX

“Beat the Boards helped me pass both exams with ease; I would not consider taking the boards without Dr. Jack Krasuski's courses and lectures, which more than prepare for the exam, they help me become a better clinician. I really likes the way the course is played out, with videos, printed material and review questions. It is quite manageable and very well explained and an appropriate level. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!.”

Warren DePonti, DO, Lexington, KY

“This course has been very informative and succinct in providing the necessary information to pass part I of the Child & Adult Psychiatry exam. The faculty has varied experience and were helpful in answering questions.”

Mohammad Jefferany, MD, Caro, MI

"The course focuses on what's important for the board exams. This is a very good review course and I would recommend it to all my colleagues who want to pass the Child Psychiatry Board."

Constantine Azarcon, MD, Wilmington, DE

"It was a comprehensive yet concise course tailored to help you pass the CAP Part 1, in a limited period of time."

Sunil Kettur, MD, Plano, TX

“I just completed the online course for my child and adolescent psychiatry part I exam. It was incredibly convenient to be able to participate in this conference from my home office. Not only was I able to manage my time most efficiently, I did not incur the travel costs of attending the live conference. I actually think it was more helpful than attending live, because I could pause the slides and make flash cards or repeat information that I wanted to hear again. Getting the CME credit was also very helpful and the exam taken at the end to receive credit was simple and a repeat of questions that are presented in the lectures (I was nervous about not passing and not getting credit). Thank you for this course!”

Sally Boeve, MD, Tucson, AZ

"This course will not only help me pass the boards but will also enhance my clinical skills. This is my second Dr. Jack's course. It was well run, high energy and informative. Informational and Educational content of the course will not only help me pass the boards but will also enhance my clinical practice! Thanks again!"

Patricia Roy, MD, Skokie, IL

“This is the best course so far. I would say all-time best course. The whole team works hard. It is always enjoyable, from my experience at Part I & II Adult Boards. Courses are always geared to pass exam. “Beat the Boards!” name is justified!"

Jabeen Hayat, MD, Fresno, CA

“I watched most of the videos, review all the question banks twice and read the materials three times. I passed the initial certification test. I did not use anything else to study."

Elsie Bermudez Pounchard, MD, El Paso, TX

"This is the 2nd course I've taken from Dr. Jack and his team. The first one was prep for the General Psychiatry Oral Boards and I breezed through that Exam with flying colors after 3 previous failures. This Child Adolescent Review has been thorough, has a great syllabus, great lecturers and that are friendly! Jack has great colleagues with good characteristics for such a small group. Dr. Jack has a high degree of personal involvement and he also has good humor. Very well-done and worthwhile for 3 days and looking forward even to more resources on the web. Thanks!"

Pamela Hetherington, MD, Branford, CT

“There are no other courses or books to prepare for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry written boards. Dr. Krasuski has hand-picked lecturers which are dynamic and thorough. This is one of the best courses I have taken for any written board preparation. Thank you so much! “

Emma Laskin, MD, Great Neck, NY

“Thank you and all the other speakers and staff for the work put into the conference. The conference was very good and covered all areas. I am much more confident about passing the exam.”

Emmeline Hazaray, MD, Northbrook, IL

“I felt very prepared after taking this course. Every topic on the exam was covered in the lectures. The lectures are particularly wonderful for a "contextual" learner like myself as they are full of lecturerers' personal experiences and vignettes. I absolutely would (and have many times) recommended this course to other doctors.”

Leah Rosenkrantz, DO, Mount Laurel, NJ

"The review is complete and organized; most lectures included real data and current FDA information. Highly recommended for the boards and as a review for the specialty."

Alberto Escallon, MD, New York, NY

“Thank you for the professional and warm, friendly atmosphere you created. This is the reason for coming back to API courses.”

Loana N. Shirley, MD, Birmingham, AL

“Being able to watch the Child Psychiatry Board Review lectures on my iPhone was awesome. No matter where I am, I have my phone. It was nice to just pull out my phone when I had a few minutes of downtime and watch a lecture.”

Tracy Krasnow, MD, W. Simsbury, CT

“This was my first meeting with you and I’m impressed and very thankful. I would definitely recommend your course to my colleges and residents I work with. Thanks a lot!”

Rose Michael, MD, W. Simsbury, CT

"Good overall review targeting relevant test materials. Easy to follow. Staff is helpful. Dr. Krasuski was very encouraging and supportive. I will strongly recommend this course to colleagues."

Robert Randolph, MD, W. Somerset, ID

"The course was well organized and presented. I like the part of it being focused on exam and not distracted like a general meeting."

Sobie Shaffle, MD, Overland, KS

“I always look forward to Dr. Jack’s courses – I meet previous colleagues who have become friends and get the information needed to pass tests and improve skills.”

Mary Usublaga, MD, New York, NY

“This is an excellent Child Psychiatry Board Review course. I did the online course which gave me more flexibility. It certainly has improved my diagnostic and treatment skill.”

Satishkumar Patel, MD, Monroe Township, NJ

"I appreciate the comprehensive nature of the course and the emphasis on what is important from Exam point of view."

Afshan Anjum, MD, New Brighton, MN

“Excellent and knowledgeable speakers who provide a straightforward review of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Information is evidence-based, concise, relevant, and applicable for board studies and daily practice.”

Lisa Baeza, MD, Columbia, MO

“Great course. Very helpful to focus on fine points. I am a Psychiatrist – General Adult. I also see children. This course helps me a lot in providing quality care to my patients. Thanks!”

Geetha Dhatreecharan, MD, St. Joseph, MI

“Thank you for a concise, thorough and generous course! All teachers and Dr. Krasuski were all responsive to our needs.“

Rita Clarkson, MD, Chadds Ford, PA

“The best courses out there for the board exams. Indispensable when prepping for the boards and/or keeping up with your knowledge base.”

Thomas Henry, MD, Alea, HI

"I am very happy with the quality of this course."

Asma Alisar, MD, Kendall Park, WI

"The course is excellent, and very much oriented to board exams. I am sure the course will also help in my practice."

Khalid Mahmood, MD, Clark Summit, PA

"It helped to focus on the major topics without unnecessary depth within a reasonable amount of time."

Mushtar Jameel, MD, Waynesboro, WI

“This is an excellent Child Psychiatry Board Review course and I recommend it to everyone taking part 1 or re-certification exam.”

Cynthia Fonder, MD, Hollidaysburg, PA

“Excellent course, prepared me very well for both the general psychiatry and CAP boards. So grateful and highly recommend them!”

Noshene Ranjbar, MD, Tucson, AZ

“What a wonderful Child Psychiatry Board Review course! Great faculty. Will recommend to my colleagues.”

Bobga Famunung, MD, Holland, MI

“Felt confident while answering questions, the material and the course provided by Beat the Boards is very focused towards the actual examination”

Gaurav Kulkami, MD, Columbia, MO

“Great overview! My fears are much lessened after the review of high yield information.”

Patricia Kinne, MD, Louisville, KY

Excellent, Comprehensive. Updated Information. User friendly.

Sunil Kishan, MD, Canyon, CA

“I found it very helpful!”

Shamima Khan, MD, Round Rock, TX

Thank you for starting this course!

Rubina Ahmed, MD, Syracuse, NY

“Very concise, high-yield, very interactive. Excellent Child Psychiatry Board Review course.”

Kamal Dhawan, MD, Lancaster, CA

“Great course. Very well-organized. The speakers were highly effective.”

Gabriella Greco, DO, Naperville, IL

“Thanks for the course – it was very helpful.”

Asmat Jafry, MD, Naperville, IL

"This was a very good preparation course."

Mehran Motomed, MD, Flushing, MD

“Good, excellent, well-organized.”

Muhammad Naseer, MD, Calgary, AB

“Excellent course; easy to understand but comprehensive.”

Rafael Salas, MD, Kaneohe, HI

“After taking this course, I know I will pass the exam.

Matt Wong, MD, South Pasadena, CA

"Excellent, Comprehensive Child Psychiatry board review."

Deep Varma, MD, Verona, WI

"It has been helpful!"

Filoreta Diana, MD, Wahwatoja, WI

"Great review."

Kellee Clougherty, MD, Ojai, CA

"I comfortably passed the Combined Adult Psychiatry/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry MOC exam this past Spring. I found the course to be of tremendous help, and extremely useful not only for the purposes of the exam, but in my clinical practice as well."

David A. Kaminester, MD

"I just found out that I passed my boards yesterday. Dr. Krasuski’s course was pivotal to my success. I watched each webinar at least twice, and used the slides as a study guide. The test questions were also a great practice tool. I would recommend this to anyone who is preparing for recertification. Great course!"

Diane Sanderson, MD, Williamsville, NY

"The lectures were very helpful. They are in a very user-friendly format. The quizzes were especially helpful in preparing for the board exam. I did the whole course by webinar and was able to study when convenient for me. And best of all – I passed both the Child/Adolescent and Adult Recertification Boards in one day, saving me time & money. It’s obvious he genuinely cares about the docs who take his course."

Rama Thiruvengadam, MD, Kealakakua, HI

"Outstanding course! Taking this course was important for passing the exams in order to stay updated."

Drew Barzman, MD, Cincinnati, OH

"I’m very pleased with the results. I passed Adult and Child/Adolescent Recerts."

Elizabeth Burns, MD, Waterford, NJ

"I want to thank Dr. Krasuski and his team for the wonderful training they did to prepare me for the MOC boards. I was very well prepared to take the combination examination in order to maintain my dual board certifications. The training even provided new information I was not aware of, such as the latest literature in the growing understanding of how the borderline personality develops in adolescence."

Alfredo Soto, MD, Lake Oswego, OR

"I took the combined MOC Child & Adult exams, and found the course to be very thorough and spot on.I felt well prepared! Thank you Dr Jack & Staff!"

Tia Horner, MD, Belmont, MA

"This was an excellent preparation for my Child, Adolescent and Adult MOC Psychiatric Board Recertification Exam. It was easy to follow the comprehensive review. Points emphasized did appear on the exam. After reviewing this course and doing the questions, the board exam felt very easy."

John Raizen, MD, Norman, OK

"In a nutshell: excellent, thorough, presented information in a concise yet comprehensive manner and really focused on the material they thought was really relevant and you need to know for the exam."

Gil Lichtschein, MD, Boca Raton, FL

"This Child Psychiatry Board Review course is an excellent way to review Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in preparation for the Maintenance of Certification boards."

Ron A. Herrmann, MD, Milwaukee, WI

"It’s made my preparation much, much easier. This Child Psychiatry Board Review course has completely organized all of my preparation, and I think that the online tools, the practice tests especially, will just about be everything I need for my preparation. I would highly recommend this course. I think it’s a great course."

Melvin Cohen, MD, San Antonio, TX

"The information presented in the Child Psychiatry Board Review course has been helpful in my office practice. I think the review aspect of the course is as good as any as I have taken before."

Angelina Montoya, MD, Bend, OR

"It’s a very well-organized course… if you review each of these topics they have, you will be fine."

David Szuster, MD, Great Neck, NY

"If you have only one month to review both Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, this course is for you."

Savina Ghelfi, MD, Edina, MN

"The lectures were very helpful. They are in a very user-friendly format. The quizzes were especially helpful in preparing for the board exam. I did the whole course by webinar and was able to study when convenient for me. And best of all – I passed both the child/Adolescent and Adult Recertification Boards in one day, saving me time & money. It’s obvious he genuinely cares about the docs who take his course."

Kamal Kolak, MD, Los Angeles, CA