BoardVitals Medical Exam Prep

Overall the app works well. My problem is with the content. When you actually go through the questions, there are ***multiple inconsistencies*** in the explanations. Example. On one question it says buspirone is a *partial* agonist at x receptor, and on another explanation it says it’s a *full* agonist at the same receptor. Only one is correct. These details matter!!! Explanations also conflict at times with other literature. The more I go through the question bank (for the second time) actually comparing the explanations in very specific detail, the less confidence I have in this question bank. This could all be solved by the content creators ensuring consistency between The explanations, however it’s clear that this is a money making operation and they’ve elected not to do this.

Reported multiple issues where questions would not advance without refreshing the browser screen on the web version and freezing on the app version. This occurred across Google chrome, Microsoft edge, on my iPad, on my iPhone, and on 3 separate desktop computers. I was asked to send multiple emails with details, which I did, I was asked to send videos of the glitches, which I did. Asked to be credited for the time lost only to have my account deactivated with no communication from the company until I called and they explained I would get a third of what I payed refunded or I could get no refund and continue to send examples. When I asked if they reviewed the videos I sent, I was told “they couldn’t open them” - mind you they were mp4 files from my cell phone. When I asked what type of video format they could open I was told “PDF” and to “just take a video on my cell phone.” Extremely sub par user experience with no resolution to glitchy tech, all while trying to study for boards. Do NOT recommend. Spend your money on Fitsgerald or Barkley. Will be filing a dispute with my credit card company and the better business bureau.

I used Board Vitals as my only Q-bank for psychiatry boards and scored above the national average. Many explanations had additional info and charts that I marked for review later and then reviewed in the weeks leading up to my board exam. Really like their format. They also have vignettes that were very similar to the vignette section on the boards. Lastly, when I taught board review to PGY-4s, I used BV to help keep the residents engaged. Also, your progress and marked questions are available on the app and online. As you can see, I am a fan. Currently using BV for Child and Adolescent Psych.