AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY

IN-TRAINING EXAMINATION (ITE)

 

An in-training examination is administered annually online in April (usually the third Thursday in April) to dermatology residents.  The intent of the ITE is to identify knowledge-based strengths and weaknesses in both the training program and the residents in a non-punitive manner.  Although participation in the in-training examination program is voluntary, most training programs participate annually because both training directors and residents find the ITE to be a valuable educational experience.  The format of the ITE includes only the types of multiple-choice questions that appear on the certifying examination: i.e., one best answer, matching, and identification of images.

 

The examination is a 4-hour web-based proctored examination administered through the individual dermatology residency training programs.

 

In 2009, the In-Training Examination will be given on Thursday, April 2.   Applications are emailed to training programs in December and the deadline for returning the applications to the Board office is February 1.  The fee is $100 per resident.  For more information, call the Board office at 313-874-1089.

 

The computer requirements for optimal administration of the online examination are as follows:

 

Hardware

IBM PC with Intel P3 1GHz or higher processor

(MACs are not supported)

Memory

512MB or higher

Operating System

Windows 2000, or Windows XP

Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6 or 7.  Other browsers are not supported.

Internet Connection

Broadband (DSL, Cable or T1)

Network Bandwidth (including Internet access)

256Kbps or higher per workstation

Wireless Network Connection

Not recommended

Monitor

17” or larger color monitor recommended

Resolution/Color Setting

At least 1024 x 768 / 32-bit

Pop-up Blocker

*Disabled*

Cookies

Enabled

Administrator Rights for Setup and Configuration

Required

Dedicated Test Lab with “Locked Down” Workstations

Required - NBME provides testing utility that checks the workstation and installs a plug-in that secures the browser.  This must be run on every workstation prior to the test date.

Dedicated Technical Support

On site one hour prior to test administration

Other

Disable any Anti-Adware/Spyware that may slow testing speed