"I had taken other board-prep courses that focused on memorizing algorithms and regurgitating them once the scenario was presented — clearly not what the examiners were looking for. Working with Dr. Argy gave me the groundwork and tools to approach the exam far more effectively. There was no need to memorize more than I already had in my fund of knowledge; he taught me how to use my knowledge while discussing my thoughts, actions, and decision-making with fellow surgeons — 'the examiners.'"
"I think about you all the time and everything you have taught me. The care I am able to give my patients is because of the mentorship you gave — helping me through that hard time during the testing period, and using it in my everyday life, being able to be a good surgeon and everything that it takes."
"Dr. Argy will teach you how to really prepare for this test, and you will find out that — despite everything you think you know from training — his way is much better. I cannot thank you enough, Dr. Argy."
"Dr. Argy prepared me so well for this exam it was a non-event."
"YOU MUST TAKE THIS COURSE! It is as close to a guarantee to passing the orals as you can get — trust me, I tried everything else! This course is completely UNIQUE. Dr. Argy teaches you HOW to answer the oral board questions. If you adopt his thinking methodology, you WILL pass the exam, even if you get a question about a surgical problem you have never seen. In addition, it is cheaper to take the course than it is to re-take the exam!"
"Dr. Argy knows what it takes to prepare for the oral boards. It's amazing how accurate he is. Any candidate would benefit from taking this course, especially if you are in a subspecialty. I hadn't done general surgery in 2 years because I chose to practice hand surgery. I took the Osler course and failed the first time, then passed with confidence after studying with Dr. Argy. He will teach you how to pass this exam."
"I know I would not have passed without having taken this course. It helped me focus on the relevant material and coached me to effectively present my information. Although it is impossible to completely control the situation, I was certainly far more equipped after taking the course. Thank you for making a dreaded exam so utterly uneventful."
"Before the course, I thought I knew what was going on with the orals. But it took me about 5 seconds to realize I had a lot to learn! Without the course I would not have been successful in the oral exam. Thank you for the personal attention. You really helped me."
"I am indebted to Dr. Argy. It comes with such profound relief and gratitude to find someone so committed to filling this huge void. What you gain from Dr. Argy's course prepares you for more than the Boards — the even more far-reaching benefit is enhanced confidence and approach to all future endeavors. Without reservation, I would encourage anyone to work with him."
"A special note of gratitude to Dr. Argy for helping me pass my last and hardest exam to become a board-certified surgeon. I couldn't have done it without his 1:1 guidance, and I will be forever grateful to him."
"I cannot say enough about what the Odyssey Course did for me. Passing the certifying exam is possibly THE most important part of surgical training. Choosing the absolute best prep program was always the most important thing to me. I got that hands down, and it was worth it!"
"Simply put, Dr. Argy is the difference between passing and not passing your oral boards. He helps take the fear out of the exam. The personalized touch he provides is beyond compare."
"I wholeheartedly feel you will have the same experience I did. No matter what you feel your 'level' is, you can only get better — and this is the vehicle."
"There is no other oral board prep course of this kind, and certainly there is no other communications coach like Dr. Argy. He gave 110% of himself during his courses. The way that he taught me to organize, think, and communicate made sitting for the oral boards actually enjoyable. I walked away from the exam immediately confident that I had passed. Thank you, Dr. Argy."
"Fantastic course. Organized perfectly, extremely thorough, covers all you need to know to pass the exam. Take the course, adapt to Dr. Argy's style of test-taking, study hard, practice what you learn, and you'll pass the test."
"Your teaching style is absolutely brilliant. It is my great misfortune not to have had you as an attending during residency. The course was excellent! Thank you for the education."
"If you are trying to decide whether to take this course — CALL ME. I cannot overemphasize how well Dr. Argy prepares you for this test. Everything he said about the exam was true — how to answer questions, what to expect from the examiners, the content that is covered. I can't imagine how I could have taken the exam without the course. It was well worth the time and the cost."
"The video session and critique were most valuable to me. It made me see how beaten down I had become over the years in the presence of other surgeons. It helped me really focus on improving my presentation of the material in a logical and confident manner."
"I highly recommend taking this course to help prepare for the oral boards. In fact, I have recommended it to several friends and they were equally happy with the results. One of them had taken the Osler course first and failed, then passed after working with Dr. Argy. The course will remove all the myths about the exam and teach you a presentation style that assures success."
"I did not want to take my orals more than one time. I enrolled in a Small Group Session seven months before my exam. I was so impressed that I audited another Small Group Session and then took a Private Tutorial. I decided to rely completely on Odyssey — Dr. Argy was teaching me not only content but also presentation style. I'm very pleased to say that my strategy worked. Dr. Argy is genuinely interested in helping surgeons pass their boards."
"The Odyssey course allowed me to acquire the presentation skills needed to optimally pass the oral exam during my second attempt, and in particular focused my studying time on more relevant content. I would highly recommend this course to all candidates."
"I felt confident going into the orals because I aced the written and was busy doing things every day that the board tests you on. I took the Osler course the weekend before and promptly failed the orals on my first try. I felt their advice actually worsened my performance. I needed a sure thing the second time around, and Dr. Argy is as close to it as you are going to find. In the next exam I knew I passed as soon as I left the last room. Don't make the same mistake I made on my initial attempt — take his course the FIRST time around!"
"Big news from me — I passed! I am in your debt. You are right on the mark with all your remarks about the exam. But most importantly, since working with you I'm much more self-confident at work and speak up in conferences. I feel more poised and composed. I strongly encourage candidates to work with you."
"I can't recommend this enough. I have friends who are very intelligent and excellent surgeons who have failed the boards, some even after taking another well-known course. After two of these people referred me to Odyssey, I signed on. Dr. Argy not only gives you pertinent information about how to take the exam, he also gives you exceptional hands-on coaching that will all but guarantee you'll pass."
"I attended the Osler course prior to my first attempt on the orals. I failed miserably. After working with Dr. Argy in private tutorials and small group sessions, I now understand what happened. All the advice I received before was wrong. Dr. Argy knows how the orals work, and he taught me what he knows. His advice was invaluable in helping me become more comfortable with the entire process, and I passed without a problem."
"I thought I knew how to take an oral board exam and had taken an Osler oral board review course just to refine my skills. I failed on my first attempt. Before my second try, I took Dr. Argy's course. I learned that I actually knew very little. He showed me what my weaknesses were and how to present myself and my answers in a powerful way. I passed easily on my second try thanks to Dr. Argy's tips and techniques. I just wish I had worked with him before my first exam. Do the math — you cannot afford to fail."
"The oral exams were an anxiety-provoking event for me. Dr. Argy was able to explain the process and place the exam in its proper perspective. He gave me insight into how the exam works, how to prepare, approach, and answer questions, and how to maintain control during the exam. The confidence and guidance provided by Dr. Argy were priceless."
"I thought the video session was a terrific help. I didn't realize how much work I needed to do until Dr. Argy showed me the errors I was making. The session was excellent! I truly feel I would have been in danger of failing if I hadn't taken it. Dr. Argy helped me realize my own individual weaknesses and taught very effective strategies to improve my performance. I highly recommend this course to anyone taking the oral board examination."
"I could not have done it without you."
These candidates volunteered their comments and were not compensated.