Anesthesiology ADVANCED Board Review

Is The Pass Machine different from other board reviews?

Yes, in three main ways:

1. The Pass Machine board review is the most comprehensive option. More than just a Question Bank of practice questions, each course includes in-depth lectures in a familiar classroom setting presented by expert faculty. This means you get a topic-by-topic review of exactly what’s on the board exam in much greater detail than what you can get from QBank answer explanations.

2. Because the physician’s schedule is typically a hectic one, The Pass Machine is optimized for on-the-go review. Components such as the audio-only lecture option, iOS and Android app for mobile review, and offline access capability, and a fully illustrated board-mapped study guide make The Pass Machine review easy to incorporate at any point your daily routine.

3. The Triple Trust Guarantee not only gives you a full refund of your paid tuition* if you don’t pass the exam the first time after taking the course, but it also gives you an extra 10% and a free subscription renewal. This unprecedented guarantee serves to assure you of the confidence we have that The Pass Machine content is exceptional.

*Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.

Who produces The Pass Machine Courses? Where do you get your faculty?

The Pass Machine board review courses are produced by American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC (API). API conducts dozens of courses and trains thousands of anesthesiologists each year to pass their boards and stay up to date in their fields. Every single one of American Physician Institute‘s educational courses has full editorial independence, is free of pharmaceutical and industry sponsorship and is backed by an unbeatable guarantee. Because of its reputation for excellence, American Physician Institute is able to enlist many of the top faculty from the best universities, teaching hospitals and research facilities in the country to provide you with Category 1 CME educational activities.

Do you provide board review for other medical specialties?

Yes! In fact, we provide preparation for dozens of other specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.

Is it likely that my employer will cover my tuition?

Because all The Pass Machine courses are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, it is likely that your tuition will be reimbursed. You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for such Category 1 educational activities. After all, it’s in everyone’s best interests to have you board certified. It really pays to ask your training director, medical director, or administrator if you are eligible because some training programs and employers do pay for board exam training. And, if you work for the Federal Government, American Physician Institute is a certified business in the CCR database and can accept government checks and credit cards.

Does The Pass Machine offer any free board review resources?

Yes! Start with our Medical Board Review Blog. There are general articles featuring board prep tips, and articles on board prep that are more board specific.

What is your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID?

American Physician Institute’s Unique Entity ID is LQWHFPP2KLB8.

Can I get a discount off course tuition?

Yes! American Physician Institute offers several board review course discounts:

1. Group discounts
2. Multi-purchase discounts
3. Referral earnings & discounts through our Ambassador Referral Program
4. Residency & Fellowship Program tailored for training programs

What do I get when I register for the Anesthesiology ADVANCED review course?

Course enrollment grants you access to your personalized online dashboard, which includes:

• 42+ hours of audio-video lectures
• 42+ hours of MP4 audio lectures
• Illustrated PDF study guide
• 1400+ practice question bank
• Up to 157 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
• CME Vault for claiming and storing your CME certificates
• Triple Trust Guarantee

Board Exam Results and the Triple Trust Guarantee

Is The Pass Machine Anesthesiology ADVANCED review pass-guaranteed?

Yes, all full courses are pass-guaranteed, and backed by our Triple Trust Guarantee. At any time, you can view the Triple Trust Guarantee Terms & Conditions.

What does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover?

If you purchase a course with a “Triple Trust Guarantee” and fail the board exam for which this course is designed, API will issue a 100% refund of your paid tuition^*, plus an additional 10%, plus free subscription renewal. The guarantee expires in the event the exam for which this course is designed is no longer offered by the certifying board. 

*  Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.

The Triple Trust Guarantee sounds too good to be true—is it for real?

Yes, it’s completely real. Rest assured, API has always honored its guarantees and always will. The Triple Trust Guarantee is API’s way of demonstrating that it’s just as invested in your success as you are. After all, if you fail your board exam, API will pay a penalty. API will refund your course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus, and provide you with free subscription renewal. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for passing results.

Does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover non-tuition course options and upgrades?

No. Course options and upgrades are non-tuition related. Therefore, these fees are not included in any guarantee-related refund payment made under the terms of the Triple Trust Guarantee.

What should I do if I don’t pass my board exam?

First, it’s important to remember that a non-passing result is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities as a anesthesiologist. The way the ABA tests you is not the same as the many ways you’re “tested” as a practicing anesthesiologist. Check out this reassuring video from Dr. Jack - What To Do If You Fail Your Board Exam https://www.thepassmachine.com//video-what-to-do-fail-your-board-exam/

More to the point, American Physician Institute can work with you to help you get over this professional hurdle. Give us a call!

I didn’t pass my board exam. How do I activate my course guarantee?

To activate your guarantee, you must notify American Physician of your failure to pass your board exam and submit a copy of your exam notification and scores. To be eligible for the refund portion of the guarantee you must submit your documents within 45 days of the date of your exam fail notification. To notify American Physician and submit your documents, go to your course dashboard, and click on the "Guarantee" tab. Complete the form and attach your exam notification and scores. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt, and someone will contact you shortly. If you need assistance with this process or your course access is expired, please contact Customer Care at 877-225-8384

Anesthesiology ADVANCED Course Access

When do I receive online access to Anesthesiology ADVANCED review course materials?

When a credit card or debit is used for payment, access is immediate. When a check is used as payment, access will be granted once the check has been received and verified.

How long do I have access to my online materials? Does my course expire?

The Anesthesiology ADVANCED prep course and all its associated online material remains active up to a full 12 months, depending on your purchased subscription length, from your date of purchase when you register now.

What if I'm not ready to take my exam? Can I extend my course?

Some anesthesiologists invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, The Pass Machine allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by up to 12 months for an additional fee. If you wish to extend your access, please call 877-225-8384 prior to your course expiration date. NOTE: Extension options are not available to Group registrations.

What are your system requirements?

Our products only require internet access and a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari. Use of Internet Explorer is NOT recommended.). All content is compatible with current Mac and PC operating systems.

CME Credits & Board Info

How do I get my CME credits?

Online Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test(s) and/or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing the activity. Live Courses - From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test, CME survey, or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests and CME surveys are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing these activities.

How do I access my earned CME credits?

The Anesthesiology ADVANCED board review includes access to CME™ Vault for convenient storing and retrieval of CME-related documents. Access this area from the CME Vault tab in your course dashboard.

Where can I find information about taking my specialty's board exam?

For information about Anesthesiology ADVANCED Board Exam, please visit The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): www.TheABA.org

"While taking my first anesthesia board exam (the BASIC exam), I failed. I have never failed an exam before, and this result shook me to the core. I studied hours on hours on hours for the retake and thankfully passed. I knew that for the ADVANCED exam, I wanted to try to have a structured program that could help me focus my studying specifically for the exam. This prep course not only helped my focus my studying, it helped me feel so much more comfortable while in the testing chair on exam day. I haven't felt so calm taking an exam before and I know it was because of my confidence stemming from this exam prep course. I appreciate what this course did for my score as well as my testing confidence."

Cooper Quiroz, MD, Houston, TX

"This course laid out the content for the ABA ADVANCED exam very well! I was able to gain a good review of the material prior to taking the exam and I am happy with the results. Thank you!"

Samuel Han, DO, Moreno Valley, CA

"It covers all aspects of anesthesia and relevant systems of the body. Thank you very much."

Mohammed Alshamrani, MBBS, Saudi Arabia

"I took the Advanced Exam and passed after using Pass Machine. The best part of the course for me were the lectures and the accompanying review documents that allowed me to follow along and annotate with my own notes. Additionally, the question bank further reinforced the lectures and I was able to review my notes later if there was material I needed extra time with. I would definitely recommend this course for a person who needs structure, enjoys following along with lectures, and for a person who may find sole question banks to be unhelpful."

Mark Ettore, MD, Philadelphia, PA

“I took this Anesthesiology Board Review Course starting a few months before my exam. I watched all the lectures online. And I completed many practice tests. There are so many practice questions that you probably won't get through all of them unless you have a lot of time. After leaving the exam room on the day of my test, I felt that this course had adequately prepared me. I was RIGHT. I passed the exam with a fantastic score, well above the minimum passing score. Thanks to API for great preparation for this exam!”

Christopher Franco, DO, Lyndhurst, OH

“I took the pass machine board review course in 2014 to prepare for the Basic anesthesiology exam and I PASSED the basic exam on my first attempt. I decided to use the pass machine board review for the Advanced anesthesiology exam. I figured since it worked so well the first time. Again, I was able to PASS the advanced exam on my first attempt. The lecture material and question bank are solid and very high yield. It was worth every penny!”

Sophonie Noel, MD, Brooklyn, NY

“I received my score and I passed ; i feel that the course was great and had more material and expert opinion than what was needed and was a good investment in my education ; will definitely consider API for future exam prep.”

Nayan Patel, MD, Kansas City, MD

“I used this course for both my basic and advanced boards and passed both. This course streamlined the information and made everything seamless.”

Atif Chowdhury, MD, Chicago, IL

“Probably the best product out there. Followed content outline perfectly and focused on real high yield topics. I personally would have missed some important information if it wasn't for this course. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone taking the advanced exam, even if you don't like review courses. The lectures are spot on, outline was well organized and very few holes in content overall. Great product for review or to hit topics most people would probably think were low yield.”

Willam Mulvoy, MD, La Crescenta, Ca

“Great Anesthesiology Board Review Course . I swear by it. I used it for the basic exam and did well and was confident going into the advanced exam. The course covered every tested topic and high yield topics we covered extensively. The question bank was very helpful and right on the point. I would use this course for any test if i could. Seriously the best course out there.”

Dora Nqwang, MD, Cleveland, OH

“After having took the BASIC course from API and passing the BASIC exam, I knew that I would definitely be doing the ADVANCED course in order to prepare me for this examination. Once again, API hit the nail on the head with my preparation for this exam. No hesitation in recommending this course and other courses to other residents!”

Ty Slatton, MD, Monroeville, PA

“Great questions that were geared towards the exam.”

Brandon Smoller, MD, Worcester, MA