Your Personalized Medical Board Coaching
Whether you are a first-timer, repeater, or needing recertification in your medical specialty, Dr. Linda Carr’s unique one-to-one coaching program is customized to the medical board preparation needs of the physician-client. It is informed by decades of successful coaching in over 15 medical specialties.
Prepare for Board Certification
Based on the learning sciences and best practices for engagement, active learning and test-taking, the coaching program provides enrichment tips, tools, and techniques for meeting individual academic needs and specialty requirements.
Our program consists of twelve 60-minute virtual sessions (via Zoom) that are held regularly, depending on your schedule and the board exam.
Following each session, you receive:
- a copy of the video recording
- the PowerPoint slides
- enrichment tips, tools, and techniques
Our focus is to enhance your learning, engagement, and retention to prepare for board certification.
Our Program Offers
Personalized Approach
- Complimentary informational interview with Dr. Carr
- Personalized Action Plan for your preparation
Structured Learning
- 12 virtual coaching sessions with Dr. Carr (flexible scheduling)
- Curriculum focused on metacognition, test strategies, time management, and stress reduction
- Monthly study schedules based on your exam blueprint and performance
Ongoing Support
- Regular progress feedback
- Session recordings, slides, and enrichment tips after each meeting
- Mid-week email messages to inspire and enhance learning
- Supportive partnership with your coach
The Program Focuses On Four Critical Areas
Dr. Carr provides personalized virtual coaching and academic support to physicians for successful specialty board preparation and passage. Our creative instruction includes Readiness Assessment, Learning and Test-Taking Strategies, Time Management, and Test-Anxiety/Stress Reduction.
Learn How To Learn
- Active learning strategies based on principles of metacognition
- Multi-sensory approach to learning
- Concept / mind maps for visualizing topic associations
- Strategic reading of texts and journals
- Balanced lifestyle—nutrition, exercise, positivity, etc.
Time Management
- Study plan based on the exam blueprint
- Goal setting, accountability
- Daily board prep study planner
- Using the Pomodoro timer
- Using review cycles
- One day off per week (no study)
- Controlling use of electronic media while studying
- Preparing for Test Day
Test Taking Strategies
- Focus on high-yield topics on exam blueprint
- Proper reading of multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Analyze MCQs and learn how to correct mistakes
- Identify bad test-taking habits
- Tips on guessing
- Understand how MCQs are written based on Bloom’s Taxonomy
Overcome Test Anxiety
- Breathing exercises
- Posture check
- Focus attention on the MCQs
- Keep a positive attitude
- Believe in yourself
- Use positive affirmations frequently
- Become stress-hardy
- Test-anxiety/stress reduction
Is This Program Right For You?
Dr. Linda Carr’s coaching program is designed to help medical professionals effectively prepare for board certification or licensure exams. We work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specialties who share a common goal of achieving success.
Residents, Fellows, Practitioners
Physicians currently in practice, in residency or fellowship training, seeking certification or licensure in your chosen specialty.
Health Professionals
Other healthcare professionals, such as nurses or therapists, pursuing state or national board certifications relevant to your fields. We provide a structured learning environment to ensure your readiness.
Multi-Specialty
Physicians representing a wide range of specialties, including Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and many others.
First-Time & Repeaters
Whether you are a first-time candidate for your board exams, have been unsuccessful in previous attempts, or need recertification, our tailored approach helps you identify and overcome any gaps in your preparation.
Linda was essential in helping me FINALLY pass my pediatric cardiology boards!! I worked with Linda for about 5 or 6 months before my test with our weekly or biweekly check-ins. Each time she provided support and essential test-taking and anxiety techniques. She helped organize me to study correctly and efficiently. I would highly recommend Linda to help prepare for any big exam!
Dr. Carr’s methods are effective, practical, convenient, and adaptable—helping you to prepare for board certification.
What Our Clients Like the Most
✔️ Personalized
The program is PERSONALIZED to meet individual needs. Whether taking boards as a first-timer, repeater, or needing to re-certify, this unique program is designed to diversify your study skills and enhance test-taking skills. A complimentary interview is conducted with all potential clients to assess their readiness for boards and learn about the program.
✔️ Virtual
The program is VIRTUAL. Clients can access all of the components of the board preparation program without having to travel. They will participate from the comfort of their home or office using a computer, iPad/Tablet, or iPhone/Android.
✔️ 12 Coaching Sessions
The program offers 12 VIRTUAL COACHING SESSIONS. Sessions include assessing learning preferences; using metacognition to promote learning; implementing strategies for effective learning and test-taking; reflecting on learning via weekly self-assessment; and adopting a healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being) for this mental marathon.
✔️ Increase Efficiency and Effectiveness
The program helps to INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS in board preparation. A study plan with monthly study schedules is prepared based on the board exam blueprint, learning outcomes, and the client’s needs.
As a Pediatrician preparing for my General Pediatric Certification Boards, Dr. Carr’s methods were not only effective but practical, convenient, and adaptable to a full time physician’s schedule. Dr. Carr’s approach to standardized exam preparation is to work smarter, not harder. I am very appreciative of Dr. Carr’s expertise and enthusiastically recommend her services!
You Can Pay Online
Convenient and flexible payment options? Check! We accept Visa, Mastercard, Venmo, and Zelle.
Get The Board Preparation Support You Need Today
Ready to create your own success story? See if our virtual medical board exam coaching is right for you. We are here to help you with the next steps.