Anxious about the exam? You don't have to be.
The Certifying Exam is the most difficult, high-stakes professional exam you will ever take. (The overall Certifying Exam pass rate over the last five years is about 76%.) Candidates often struggle because of the pervasive misconceptions, misunderstandings, and mystery surrounding the exam — which can compromise preparation. The result is a lack of confidence, anxiety, and guessing. Board Basics℠ offers an introduction to the exam process: a clearer sense of its complexities, and a look at how Odyssey strengthens your preparation and performance. New content is added regularly. It is based on Dr. Argy's decades of teaching board preparation to over 5,000 surgeons, his lectures, and his book, Demystifying the Surgery Certifying Examination.
Where to Begin
The mind's threat response is activated by anxiety, uncertainty, and inexperience with the exam, producing counterproductive behaviors and compromised performance.
To prepare well and perform strongly, you must be clear on the true goal of the exam. Misunderstandings are extremely common — and costly.
A strong exam performance comes from core skill sets that meet the exam's objectives efficiently and effectively. Like learning to operate, they are most easily acquired under experienced guidance.
Watch & Learn
Short videos from Dr. Argy on how the exam really works. New clips added regularly.
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Board Basics℠ is just the beginning. When you're ready to build the skills that carry you through exam day, Odyssey is here to guide you.