Authorities say Craig Edward Amshel failed the test in 2002, then paid $100 to review his failed test, alone, at ABS offices. Test review was an option for those who failed, but now has been revoked after Amshel’s stunt. After “reviewing” his test, Amshel put answers to 86 questions up for bid on eBay and sold several sets for $180 to $300. The complete test has 290 questions.
Amshel, who was a rectal specialist before losing his certification, admitted to copyright violation and will pay $36,000 so the board can create a new test. Amshel is also appealing his lost certification.
“He didn’t believe what he was doing was wrong,” said David R. Dearden, Amshel’s attorney. “He’s a young surgeon just getting started, well-regarded, and just trying to put this behind him.”
Via USA Today
