We'd like your opinion on the overall experience of your ABO clinical examination. Your response will remain anonymous. Respond N/A if a question does not apply to you. Your comments are integral to improvement of the examination process. Thank you for your participation.

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What examination did you take?

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Objectives/Examinee Benefits

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1. My personal objectives were met during the examination process.
2. The exam preparation process required me to be more critical of myself in terms of record quality, proper case selection and quality of the final result.
3. Completing this clinical examination process has overall helped strengthen me as an orthodontist.

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Pre-Exam Administration

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1. The electronic case report process was user-friendly.
2. It was easy to find and utilize all the information I needed on the ABO website.
3. The instructions for measuring by Discrepancy Index were clear.
4. The Cast-Radiographic Evaluation helped me select and evaluate my cases.
5. The Case Management Form helped me analyze my therapeutic results.
6. The criteria and specifications for my case presentation were clear to me.
7. I had a good understanding of what to expect during the examination process.
8. The ABO central office staff was helpful in assisting me in exam preparation.

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Examiner's Methods/Overall Exam

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1. The discussion with the examiners was beneficial to me.
2. My examiners treated me courteously and professionally.
3. My examiners gave me adequate time to discuss my own cases.
4. I had enough time to review the Board Case (BCOE).
5. The Board Case (BCOE) that was provided by the Board was too difficult.
6. I had difficulty finding cases to meet exam criteria.

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Exam Administration

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1. Hotel room accommodations met my expectations.
2. The facilities were conducive to a good examination experience.
3. The overall administration of the Clinical Exam met my expectations.

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Electronic Case Submission option (ECS) and submission of Digital Models – Please skip if you did not participate in either process.

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1. It was easy to prepare my patient records for ECS submission.
2. It was easy to upload and verify my patient records for ECS submission
3. I am in favor of a universal format and construction for digital models evaluated by the ABO.
4. My scanner software company has been successful in providing ABO compliant digital models.
5. My scanner software company provides software tools that allow me to measure my initial and final digital models according to ABO specifications.
6. It was easy to install and activate the ABO Model Conversion Utility.
7. It was easy to convert my digital models to the ABO format using the ABO Model Conversion Utility.

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The Board standards are too high.

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The Board standards are too low.

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The Clinical Examination was focused more on continuing education than product promotion. If false, please specify.

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I believe that the clinical examination should be mandatory for all orthodontic residents.

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What did you find to be the most difficult part of the preparation process?

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Are there additional areas of focus that you would have liked to see included in the BCOE?

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What changes may be needed in the exam process as orthodontic technology continues to evolve?

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