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General and Colon-Rectal Surgery Oral Board Prep
Compare Odyssey's Data, Statistics
and Cost to Another Course
| • 91.6% Pass Rate |
(p<0.001, 95.5% FU) No other course has this statistical analysis and followup Learn more |
| • The Most Experience |
Dr. Argy is by far the most experienced instructor in the country, having given more than 9,000 practice scenarios to over 3,200 surgeons in the last 14 years Learn more |
| • Surgical Dedication |
Odyssey is the ONLY COURSE organized and taught by a board certified general surgeon -- Dr. Argy Learn more |
| • Greater Value |
Get more effective prep, more content, more practice scenarios, for less cost per scenario and per topic Learn more |
| • Far More Features and Benefits |
• Learn how the orals really work
• Multiple course formats (not one-size-fits-all)
• Small class sizes (usually 10 or less)
• Plenty of practice included in the tuition
• Actual exam content, more of it covered
• Learn powerful, proven presentation skills
• Courses run weeks before the exam, so you have more time to study
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You Get Much More from Odyssey
• proven results
• small class sizes
• more attention
• the most experienced instructor
• superior course organization
• more topics covered
• more practice scenarios
• real exam content
• more time to study
• lower cost per practice scenario and topic
• more course combinations from which to choose
• more course options, including
Private Tutoring and Video Teleconferencing
Compare General Aspects of Odyssey to Another Course
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Odyssey |
Other Course |
| What is the pass rate? |
91+ %* |
Unknown |
| What is the statistical significance of the pass rate? |
p<0.001 |
Unknown |
| What is the follow up rate from candidates? |
95.5% |
Unknown |
| How many candidates rate the course as excellent/superior? |
99% |
Unknown |
| Is the course organizer and instructor a board certified general surgeon? |
Yes, Dr. Argy |
No |
| Does a single instructor, experienced in board prep, consistently evaluate every one of your presentations? |
Yes, Dr. Argy |
No |
| Does the course director use videotaped training techniques? |
Yes |
No |
| What is the usual class size? |
Small Group, usually 10 or less
Tutorial, one-on-one |
> 130 to 180 |
| Is actual board exam content used? |
Yes |
No |
| How many topics are covered in a single 2 day Session? |
~ 100 topics |
Usually 50 in 3 days |
| How many scenarios are played out, back and forth between Dr. Argy and candidates, in a single 2 day Session? |
~ 75 scenarios
(150 scenarios in a 4 day Combined Course) |
Usually 50 in 3 days |
| How many topics are covered in a Content Review? |
Over 350 topics, more than 1,000 variants |
Not available |
| What percentage of the questions that candidates get in the exam were first seen in the course? |
83+%
93+% after Content Review |
Unknown |
| How many practice sessions are included in the tuition (2 day Small Group Session)? |
At least 6, up to 12
(Odyssey has other options for even more practice) |
Usually none, up to 6 WITH a charge for those extra scenarios |
| Do you have time to prepare after the course? |
Always |
No |
| Are there multiple course options, so you can taper your preparation to your needs? |
Yes
Odyssey offers 7, plus a Teleconferencing option |
No |
* the 91+% "next-time" pass rate, based on 95+% followup with candidates, is the pass rate of candidates when they next take their exam after their Odyssey board prep.
Compare Specific Odyssey Courses to Another Course
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These are just a few examples -- many combined courses are possible with Odyssey
1) Compare Odyssey Small Group Session alone
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Odyssey
Small Group Session
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Other Course
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| WHAT YOU GET |
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| Duration |
2 days |
3 |
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| Practice scenarios |
At least 6 |
pay extra for 6 |
Lower cost per scenario with Odyssey |
| Topics covered |
~100 |
~50 |
Twice as many topics with Odyssey |
| Actual exam content? |
Yes |
No |
You get real exam questions with Odyssey |
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| Typical class size |
10 |
>150 |
You get individual attention with Odyssey |
| Personal Performance Assessment with video |
Yes |
No |
You get a personal evaluation, on camera, with Odyssey |
| 91+% Pass Rate with 94+% FU and p<0.001 |
Yes |
No |
You get proven results with Odyssey |
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CONCLUSION
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Odyssey gives you much more:
• 100% more topics
• a personal evaluation
• proven performance
• actual exam content
• a much smaller class size |
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2) Compare Odyssey Small Group Session + Content Review
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Odyssey
Small Group Session +
Content Review
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Other Course
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| WHAT YOU GET |
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| Duration |
3 days |
3 |
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| Practice scenarios |
At least 6 |
pay extra for 6 |
Lower cost per scenario with Odyssey |
| Topics covered |
1000 + |
~50 |
20 times as many topics with Odyssey |
| Actual exam content? |
Yes |
No |
You get real exam questions with Odyssey |
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| Typical class size |
10 |
>150 |
You get individual attention with Odyssey |
| Personal Performance Assessment with video |
Yes |
No |
You get a personal evaluation, on camera, with Odyssey |
| 91+% Pass Rate with 94+% FU and p<0.001 |
Yes |
No |
You get proven results with Odyssey |
| Time to study before the exam? |
Yes |
No |
Odyssey gives you more time to study before the exam |
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CONCLUSION
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Odyssey gives you much more:
• 1900% more topics
• a personal evaluation
• proven performance
• actual exam content
• a much smaller class size
• more time to studyŻ |
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3) Compare Odyssey Small Group Session + Audit
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Odyssey
Small Group Session +
Audit
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Other Course
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| WHAT YOU GET |
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| Duration |
4 days |
3 |
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| Practice scenarios |
At least 6 |
pay extra for 6 |
Lower cost per scenario with Odyssey |
| Topics covered |
~200 |
~50 |
4 times more topics with Odyssey |
| Actual exam content? |
Yes |
No |
You get real exam questions with Odyssey |
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| Typical class size |
10 |
>150 |
You get individual attention with Odyssey |
| Personal Performance Assessment with video |
Yes |
No |
You get a personal evaluation, on camera, with Odyssey |
| 91+% Pass Rate with 94+% FU and p<0.001 |
Yes |
No |
You get proven results with Odyssey |
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CONCLUSION
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Odyssey gives you much more:
• 300% more topics
• 33% more immersion
• a personal evaluation
• proven performance
• actual exam content
• a much smaller class size
• more time to study |
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4) Compare Odyssey Small Group Session + Audit + Content Review
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Odyssey
Small Group Session +
Audit
+ Content Review
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Other Course
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| WHAT YOU GET |
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| Practice scenarios |
At least 6 |
pay extra for 6 |
Lower cost per scenario with Odyssey |
| Duration |
5 days |
3 |
You get more immersion in your prep with Odyssey |
| Topics covered |
~200 |
~50 |
Twice as many topics with Odyssey |
| Actual exam content? |
Yes |
No |
You get real exam questions with Odyssey |
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| Typical class size |
10 |
>150 |
You get individual attention with Odyssey |
| Personal Performance Assessment with video |
Yes |
No |
You get a personal evaluation, on camera, with Odyssey |
| 91+% Pass Rate with 94+% FU and p<0.001 |
Yes |
No |
You get proven results with Odyssey |
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CONCLUSION
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Odyssey gives you much more:
• 1900% more topics
• 66% more immersion
• a personal evaluation
• proven performance
• actual exam content
• a much smaller class |
5) Only Odyssey offers Private Tutoring and Video Teleconferencing, one-on-one with Dr. Argy, whenever you want Learn more
Have any questions? Call Dr. Argy at any time. Office 877 BE READY, cell 508.221.1101
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