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Table 2 Positive and Negative Predictive Values for BESE Scores at Hypothetical Prevalences of ABP CE Failure

From: Utility of intermittent online quizzes as an early warning for residents at risk of failing the pediatric board certification examination

Cutoff Value

(Raw Score)

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

Hypothetical prevalence of failure (%)

Positive Predictive Value (%)

Negative Predictive Value (%)

PGY-1 BESE Score

≤11

67

62

5

8

97

10

16

94

15

24

91

20

31

88

Composite BESE Score

≤11

54

80

5

12

97

10

23

94

15

32

91

20

40

87

  1. ABP CE American Board of Pediatrics Certifying Examination