Challenger Medical Education Blog

April 8, 2026 Newsletter

Written by Challenger Corporation | Apr 8, 2026 2:52:15 PM

Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

Which came first, depression or insomnia? And why do some people with depression sleep too little and others too much? Research shows sleep and mental health share a complex, two-way relationship, but how do we improve our sleeping habits? And do supplements like melatonin actually help?

Read the full article: Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

The Spring ABFM Certification Exam is Now...It's Not Too Late!

Let Med-Challenger help you with preparation. Our Board Exam Simulator is built into the Family Medicine Exam Review course and is the perfect tool to prepare you for the exam.

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Don't forget that Med-Challenger's Family Medicine Review course also includes AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and AAFP Prescribed credits, making it a resource that continues to meet clinician needs well after the exam.

 Exam tips: How to Prepare for the ABFM Exam: Study Strategies That Work 

What Are People Missing on the Exams?

Med-Challenger offers a FREE Most Missed Exam Prep Questions Course.

Now updated to include March's most missed questions!  

This FREE course includes our most missed exam questions with remediation, and covers multiple specialties. You'll get test taking tricks, additional practice questions, case discussions, and more. Perfect for residents or anyone studying for an ITE or board exam.

It's FREE to sign up and FREE to use, so pass it on, https://fuse.challengercme.com/product/256 

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What is the Most Missed Exam Prep Question This Week?

We want to explore what is being missed on exams. That is why we have started our "most missed questions" series; to examine and report exactly which questions and question types are being missed most, why, and even hone in on some exam tricks to make test taking more successful. Take a look!

Most Missed Question in FM Board Prep – Septic Arthritis Diagnosis 

Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep

You're not doomed to toss and turn every night. Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine.