Boards By The Numbers is an interactive computer program designed to help podiatrists obtain board certification with the ABPS.  It was specifically designed for the forefoot certification exam/re certification exam. It is not designed for rearfoot certification and contains no rearfoot oral questions.  The written notes do contain rearfoot topics and we have had many clients purchase it for the rearfoot qualification exam. Board Review all in one program.

As of 2007 the CD version has been discontinued.  Boards by the Numbers is only available by our Subscription version. The program consists of four sections as follows:


1. Read Me
This is a suggested approach to preparing for the boards. It consists of some basic guides and a time frame.

2. Study Notes

• Written Material: This is a complete set of notes. The candidate can view the material from the beginning to the end and has the capability of placing book markers. This allows for continued study the next day. The candidate can also use the index to quickly locate information on specific topics.
  
• Oral Material: Contains written topics that should be thoroughly understood (memorized) for the oral exam.
  

3. Exams

• Written Exams:
  This section consists of written examinations. There are 5 exams containing 125 questions each for a total of 625 questions.

  Study mode gives you the option to view the answer, if you wish. You may also immediately view the notes pertaining to the question on the screen.

  Test mode will generate a true test, where answers are unavailable. The test is timed, and consists of 125 questions, just like the real thing. In this mode, the computer grades the exam and displays your score. The display gives a percent score for each section. You may then review the incorrect questions. The program will display the question, your answer, and the correct answer. You have the ability to go directly to the written notes to review the information pertaining to the question. This allows for rapid correction as well as immediate reinforcement of the study material.

  You may select All categories (test will consist of mixed questions from all topics) or Individual categories (test consists of all the questions on that particular category). This is quite useful for concentrated study in weak areas.

  Note: If a test question is associated with a case presentation and/or picture, the Case and/or Picture button will be present. These test aids are being used extensively now on the written exams.

• Oral Exams:
  This section contains sample oral questions. You are presented with a question sheet and an examiner's information sheet. The examiner's information sheet contains the important points that an examiner will be looking for and the points to pass list. There are eighteen cases that cover past areas of interest by the board.