Everything you need to understand the exam and prepare with confidence.
The definitive guide to the oral board exam: efficient preparation, powerful presentation skills, how the orals really work, and the Essential Attributes of a Certifiable Surgeon. Now in its Revised 2nd Edition.
Learn MoreAccurate, reliable, non-anecdotal introductions to the exam — short text and videos, updated regularly. Answers questions like: What do the examiners want? Are they going to trick me? What skills do I need to pass?
Watch & ReadDesigned specifically to meet the exam's goals, taught by an instructor with over 30 years of board-prep experience, with hands-on guided practice, superior pass rates (p<0.001), small group sizes, and data-driven, neuroscience-based methods.
Meet Dr. ArgyThe ABS describes 7 Essential Attributes of a Certifiable Surgeon — far more complex than they appear. Learn what they mean and what it takes to implement them under the stress of the exam.
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