Item-Writer Spotlight: Abid Yaqub, MD
ABIM is proud to spotlight members of the Item-Writing Task Forces, which are responsible for writing all of the content for assessments in each discipline of internal medicine. Learn more about the Item-Writing Task Forces and how ABIM creates assessment questions here. If you are interested in applying to serve as an Item-Writer, click here to view current openings.
Abid Yaqub, MD | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Item-Writing Task Force
Dr. Yaqub graduated from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, before completing his residency training in internal medicine and fellowship in endocrinology from Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. He is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Director of the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Program at the University of Cincinnati (UC). He is also the Medical Director of Endocrinology at UC Health-West Chester Hospital. Dr. Yaqub’s clinical interests include thyroid disease, thyroid cancer and metabolic bone diseases. You can view his most recent publication here.
Dr. Yaqub has been on the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Item-Writing Task Force for one year. “Being able to contribute to the assessment of my peers’ knowledge and skills is an honor for me. I love reviewing medical literature with a specific focus on defining essential concepts that can be used to assess competence of specialists in the field. Being an item-writer is a win-win situation for me as I end up brushing up and refining my knowledge base, which enhances my competence, and at the same time, I am able to be of service to ABIM and the endocrinology community.”
When asked if he has any advice for new writers, he added, “Item-writing in an art that has to be learned before it can be put in practice. New writers should not feel shy to ask for help or advice from ABIM staff and other members of the Item-Writing Task Force. It is the constructive feedback that you will receive from others in the process that will be invaluable in your own professional growth and competence.”
In his free time, Dr. Yaqub enjoys viewing travel blogs and videos as well as visiting local and international tourist destinations. He also enjoys watching movies, following cricket and spending time with his family.
