Actually with board not exactly , you might take
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In dermatology I did that , and I was board certify few months before I finished residency ,
I also did that in pediatrics before , and I pass written part , but in pediatrics no sooner than 2 years later you must go for oral part , and I didn't have a time than, since I was becoming a dermatologist ...
With specialty yes , you wait for diploma...)
but you know a lot of medical stuff ,
Are you a physician, or is that a secret ....)