Small Group Session: you participate with no more than 10 candidates in a relaxed setting, with focus on discussions/summaries of content and direct access to Dr. Argy and guest faculty. Candidates benefit from collaborative learning, personal attention, and at least 6 separate individualized scenarios, (and up to 12 depending on enrollment in the Session) resulting in markedly improved presentation skills and confidence. The A and B Sessions have minimal content overlap, so attending an A and B Session maximizes content exposure to about 140-160 topics.

    Small Group Audit: excellent method to get a basic exposure to the most current exam material and reliable board exam techniques the examiners want to see. This format allows you to sit in on a Small Group Session as an observer, but does not include any practice scenarios. (An optional 25 minute assessment with Dr. Argy can be arranged in advance at an additional cost.)

    Private Tutorial: if you prefer more focused attention, and especially if you have failed a prior exam, consider a private tutorial. Dr. Argy works individually with you using his 12 years of oral board preparation experience and knowledge of thousands of exam scenarios to identify your specific strengths and weaknesses. A personalized plan is developed to help you improve your performance, and that plan is implemented with Dr. Argy's guidance and input.
    You'll gain specific insights into how the orals work and how to optimize your performance. Candidates with prior board attempts are able to neutralize the negative effects of the prior experience and pass with over 92% pass rates the next time they take the exam.
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   Most Popular Option Small Group Session PLUS Audit since the content in the A and B Small Group Session has minimal overlap, this combination offers you an opportunity to get practice and expanded content in one sitting. You can request to do the Small Group Session first, then the Audit, or do the Audit first, and then the Small Group Session. When you sign up for a Small Group Session and a Small Group Audit at the same time, (SGSession + SGAudit or SGAudit + SGSession) you save $200 off the total tuition while getting everything you need! You must sign up for the combination at the same time to take advantage of this option.

    Private Group Session: you arrange your own Small Group Session! Gather together surgeons in your area (minimum of 6) and Dr. Argy will come out to your location at a time that is convenient for your group. Stay closer to home and work, with less expense for travel and accommodations. If you prefer a group smaller than 6, you can still arrange to work with surgeons of your choosing and meet Dr. Argy in Boston.

Full Screen Video Teleconference: review content and/or practice your presentation skills with Dr. Argy from the comfort and convenience of your office or home. Video teleconferencing via the internet is available for anyone who has already worked with Dr. Argy face to face in a Group Session or Private Tutorial. (In unusual situations, Dr. Argy will teleconference with a candidate without a prior meeting face to face.) With advances in technology, you can now get full screen images using your cable internet connection and iChat -- a feature already built in to Apple OS X and AOL -- or Skype. (iChat is more reliable and higher quality connection than the Skype.) If you don't have a Mac, Dr. Argy will supply a Mac mini and all the necessary hardware if you pay shipping costs.) You save the time, effort and money of travel, while expanding your preparation for the boards. Click here to learn more about the technical requirements for running a Teleconference.

    Comprehensive Review: Dr. Argy has compiled every question he has ever seen on the orals into a one day, intensive didactic review. The material covered in these scenarios will be summarized, and the frequency of the particular scenario (common, occasional, and rare) will be mentioned, so you can decide how to prioritize your studying. Since the Review runs 2-4 weeks before the exam, it is a great refresher that still gives you time to study topics before your test! Candidates who attend a Review are STRONGLY urged to participate in a Small Group Session prior to the Review to maximize the benefit. Speak to Dr. Argy to see why.

    Small Group or Audit Refresher +/- Comprehensive Review: (Occurring intermittently, in the exam city just before the exam.) An intensive refresher of general surgery, just before the exam takes place. Using the powerful learning techniques Dr. Argy has developed for his standard Small Group, Audit and Comprehensive Review courses, you'll get a capsule summary of what you need before the exam. The Small Group Review includes at least 3 practice scenarios built into the tuition. In the Audit, you are simply an observer, with no scenarios in the hot seat. Adding the Review allows you to be exposed to every scenario Dr. Argy has ever seen on the exam. Candidates who want to attend the Review are required to attend the Small Group or Audit Refresher during the day.

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   If you have taken the exam before, it is strongly advised that you speak with Dr. Argy. After reviewing your specific situation, he can make recommendations for a personalized plan of study to make your next attempt a successful one.