Comprehensive review of resources and strategy for dermatology board certification exams in the United States

This article offers an up-to-date overview of resources tailored for dermatology residents in the United States preparing for their board certification exams. We have assembled a comprehensive list of exam preparation resources categorized by cost, alongside recommendations from attending and resident physicians regarding the most effective resources for each exam. Although examinations are only one facet of the training involved in becoming a competent dermatologist, these exams help residents focus on learning crucial aspects of medicine. This review aims to furnish a concise summary of available resources for dermatology residents, organized by cost. The average cost of a paid dermatology question bank resource in this review was approximately $279, reflecting the need for review resources for board exam preparation that can fit a resident physician’s budget or are free to use.