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Publications
- Shivraj, P., Chadha, R., Kincaid, H., Sparks, A., Novak, A., Wendel, G. D. (2024) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fellowship research. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.02.294.
- Wozniak, P. S., Catney, J. B., Zeray, F., Leos, N. K., Michelow, I. C., Sheffield, J. S., Wendel, G. D., Sánchez, P. J. (2023) The Mortality of Congenital Syphilis. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113650.
- Becker, K., Ferris, M., Muckle, T., & Shivraj, P. (2023) Job analysis practitioner survey. Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
- Shivraj, P., Chadha, C., Novak, A. R., Dynis, D. N., Ramin, S.M., Macones, G. A., & Wendel, G. D. (2023). Knowledge, judgment, and skills in reproductive health care and abortion are essential to the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 141(4): 676-680. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005111.
- Chadha, C., Shivraj, P., Hoffman, B., Larsen, W. I., & Wendel, G. D. (2023). Implications of excluding the assessment of thesis from the subspecialty certifying examinations on pass rates and reliability. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.12.307.
Shivraj, P., Chadha, C., Dynis, D., Diepenbrock, K., Hoffman, B., Ramin, S., & Wendel, G. D. (2022). The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology's remote certifying examination: successes and challenges. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Global Reports, 2(4). doi: 10.1016/j.xagr.2022.100136
Davis-Becker, S., Beauchamp, C., Muckle, T., & Shivraj, P. (2022). Forensic data analysis research report. Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
Bienstock, J. L., Shivraj, P., Yamazaki, K., Connolly, A., Wendel, G., Hamstra, S. J., & Holmboe, E. (2021). Correlations between ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology milestones and ABOG Qualifying Examination scores: An initial validity study. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 224(3). doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.10.029
Shivraj, P., Novak, A., Aziz, S., Larsen, W., & Ramin, S. (2019). The certification process driving patient safety. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics, 46(2), 269-280.
Presentations
Sparks, A., Kincaid, H., Shivraj, P., & Young, A. (2024, September). Evaluating the utility of two large language models for OB GYN article-based assessments. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual American Board of Medical Specialties Conference: Chicago, IL
Sparks, A., Kincaid, H., Shivraj, P., & Young, A. (2024, September). Investigating the internal structure of the OB GYN Qualifying Examination. Poster presented at the 2024 Annual American Board of Medical Specialties Conference: Chicago, IL
Ramin, S., Meaney-Delman, D. (September, 2023). Collaborative Efforts of the CDC and ABOG in Continuing Certification. American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Ramin, S., Ehrenfeld, J. M., Wynia, A. (September, 2023). Providing Health Care in Challenging Times. American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Kincaid, H., Shivraj, P., Chadha, R., Sparks, A., Wendel, G. D. (September, 2023). Investigating the Relationship Between ABOG Specialty Board Preparation and Performance. American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Chadha, R. & Kincaid, H. (May, 2023). Assessing and Accounting for Differential Rater Functioning in Oral Certifying Examinations. Virtual Symposium at the 2023 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.
Hill, D. (November, 2022). ABOG’s Virtual Training of Subject Matter Experts. Panel presentation at the American Board of Medical Specialties’ Member Boards Connect 2022.
Chadha, R. (September, 2022). Value of American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialty Certifying Exam. Themed oral-based presentation at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Goode, P., Hill, D., Kincaid, H., Chadha, R., & Ramin, S. (September, 2022). Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s MOC: Implementation and diplomate performance. Poster presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Hill, D., Kincaid, H., Chadha, R., Goode, P., & Ramin, S. (September, 2022). Mitigating racial bias: Challenges & diplomate feedback to required video training in the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s MOC. Poster presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Chadha, R. (August, 2022). Assessing and Accounting for Differential Rater Functioning in Oral Certifying Examinations. Presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Member Boards Psychometricians Meeting.
Johnston, M., Panaiagua, M., Peabody, M. R., Shivraj, P., & Stopek, J. (January, 2022). Invited panelist: Keeping SMEs engaged in the era of COVID: An interactive webinar. Panel presentation for the NCME’s Certification and Licensure SIGIMIE.
Chadha, R., Shivraj, P., Ramin, S., & Wendel, G. (September, 2021). Diplomates’ perspectives on the relevance and value of the ABOG’s Maintenance of Certification program. Poster presented at the virtual American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Ogrinc, G., Nuncio, B., Schleiter, K., & Shivraj, P. (September, 2021). Addressing public health and certification priorities in competency-based medical education. Presented at the virtual American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Shivraj, P., Bailey, J., Baxley, E., Burch, V., Diepenbrock, D., & Lahiff, J. (September, 2021). Improving relevance and value: Member board innovations and diplomate engagement strategies. Presented at the virtual American Board of Medical Specialties Conference.
Dickinson, P., Gundersen, J., & Shivraj, P. (March, 2021). Invited webinar series: In response to a pandemic: COVID’s impact on credentialing policies and designs. NCME COVID Webinar Series #8.
Novak, A., Shivraj, P., Ramin, S. (May, 2020). Effectiveness of ABOG’s article-based questions on diplomates’ retention of knowledge. Presented at the virtual American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.
Chiodo, A., Kinney, C. L., Raddatz, M. M., & Shivraj, P. (September, 2019). The value and validity of oral exams: Perspective from two boards. Presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference, Chicago, IL.
Davis-Becker, S., Larsen, W., & Shivraj, P. (September, 2019). Advancing from a topic-level to a task-based content outline for exam design. Presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference, Chicago, IL.
Furter, R., Peabody, M., Schnabel, S., & Shivraj, P. (September, 2019). Initial certification and continuing certification—how do they differ? Presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference, Chicago, IL.
Holmboe, E., Robinson, L., & Shivraj, P. (September, 2019). Initial certification scores: Correlation between ACGME OB-GYN and PMR milestones for US residents. Presented at the American Board of Medical Specialties Conference, Chicago, IL.
Novak, A, Aziz, S. (September 2019) Educational impact of implementing a focused-practice designation in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. ABMS Board Staff Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Novak, A, Shivraj, P. (September 2019) Diplomate perception of MOC Part IV Activities. ABMS Board Staff Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Shivraj, P., Sun, H., & Larsen, W. (September, 2018). Incorporating the ACGME competencies into the certification process through non-written examinations. Presented at the 2018 American Board of Medical Specialties Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Hodgson, S, Novak, A. (September 2018) Branding & Communication of Complex Initiatives: A member board’s practice analysis. ABMS Board Staff Conference, Las Vegas Nevada.
Ketterlin-Geller, L. R., Zumbo, B. D., McCormick, C., & Shivraj, P. (April, 2018). Invited speaker: Validity for distinct educational testing applications: Tough questions that matter now. Panelist at the 2018 National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting, New York, NY.
Novak, A. (September 2017). Preliminary impact of ABOG MOC integration pilot program: results from the 2016 MOC year six survey. ABMS Board Staff Conference, Chicago, Illinois.