Challenger Medical Education Blog

March 12, 2026 Newsletter

Written by Challenger Corporation | Mar 12, 2026 3:51:54 PM


Water sources may affect Parkinson's disease risk: What to know

How might groundwater impact Parkinson’s disease risk? New research investigates.

  • A recent study evaluated how groundwater relates to risk for Parkinson’s disease.
  • The study found that the age of groundwater and aquifer type may both impact risk for Parkinson’s.
  • These risks are likely related to exposure to certain water contaminants.
  • More research into specific contaminants is required, as well as exploration of prevention strategies.

Read the full article: Water sources may affect Parkinson's disease risk: What to know

Spring ABFM Certification Exam is Right Around the Corner...Are You Ready?

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.

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 February'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 

Spring Into Savings!

*Limited time  - Save 10% on Med-Challenger products when you use promo code SPRING10 at checkout!

Med-Challenger's got you covered in:

Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
OBGYN
State Requirements (includes DEA required modules)
Professionalism
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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 Family Medicine Exam Prep – Brugada Syndrome 

AI Enhancements in Medical Education: New Features from Med-Challenger

In the changing world of education, the integration of AI into learning resources is pivotal to a transformative educational experience.

Fifteen AI Content Enhancements to transform your study experience:

 
Read more about these enhancements: AI Enhancements in Medical Education: New Features from Med-Challenger