An evaluation at BoardPrep is typically a forensic-style independent medical evaluation (IME) – meaning a provider-patient relationship is not established at the time of the evaluation. An IME includes an evaluation of the participant’s current well-being status through interviews and objective testing methods. Additionally, it includes review and analysis of pertinent records and reports. The goal of an IME is usually to establish or rule-out an impairment that may cause concerns for practitioner safety. The evaluation team has special expertise in the matters being considered. Findings are presented with a high degree of accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality.

BoardPrep offers in-person and live-video evaluations. Options include single-visit to 4-day, comprehensive, in-residence evaluations, depending on the need. 

Evaluation Features

• Strict confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process
• Trauma-informed approach
• Full psychiatric assessment
• Full addiction-psychiatry assessment with ASAM dimensions
• Neuro-cognitive testing, as indicated or requested
• Polygraph, as indicated or requested
• Comprehensive labs (additional expense may occur for special tests)
• Psychosocial assessment
• Family input, as indicated or requested
• Timely contact with requested collateral sources, as indicated
• Clear and timely safety-to practice/fitness-for-duty determination
• Timely virtual conference with referring agency, as indicated or requested
•  Private room with queen bed for in-residence evaluations