Odyssey's Pass Rate Statistics: 91+% next-time Pass Rates, 99+% Final Pass Rates

Ask these questions when you choose a course for your oral board preparation. Odyssey offers superior quality and value.

	Odyssey	The Competition
What is the pass rate?	91+ to 99+%*	Unknown
What is the follow up rate from candidates?	94.2%	Unknown
How many candidates rate the course as excellent/superior?	99%	Unknown
What is the statistical significance of the pass rate?	p<0.001	None
Is the course director a board certified surgeon who always evaluates every candidate's presentations?	Yes, Dr. Argy	No
Does the course director use videotaped training techniques?	Yes	No
Is actual board exam content used?	Yes	Unknown
How many topics are covered in a single 2 day Session?	75 - 85 topics	Usually under 50 in 3 days
What percentage of the questions that candidates get in the exam were first seen in the course?	83-93% (average) up to 100% **	Unknown
How many practice sessions are included in the tuition?	At least 6, up to 12	Usually only 1, sometimes up to 3 (WITH a charge for extra sessions)
Is there a small class size to insure you get the individual attention you need and deserve?	Always 10 or less (GS), 15 or less in C&R	Never
Do you have time to prepare after the course?	Always	Usually not

When you compare courses, be sure you compare group sizes and the number of scenarios included in the tuition. Other courses have class sizes averaging 130 or more, and you usually get only one practice session. (And additional sessions cost $180 each or more.)

* the next-time pass rate is 91+%, based on 94+% followup with candidates. The 99+% final pass rate is the ultimate pass rate on the exam, and is based on 92+% followup. To see more details about the data in a separate window, click here.

** Candidates who do the Small Group Session + Audit option see 83% of their actual exam questions during the course. Candidates who do the Comprehensive Review option see 93+% of their actual exam questions during the course. (See Course Options for more information -- the more you work with Dr. Argy, the more content you will see.)

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