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Tips and Tricks for Passing the ABS Certifying Exam

October 10, 2023 by Juanne Osigweh, MD, MPH, FACS Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: general surgery board exams, general surgery board prep

Female surgeon smiles in operating room after passing her ABS Certifying Exam.How to Navigate the High-Stakes General Surgery Certifying Exam The American Board of Surgery (ABS) Certifying Examination. The mere mention of this high-stakes exam is enough to tighten your stomach into a knot and cause massive anxiety. Yes, preparing for this exam can be challenging, but it’s a mandatory step to earn your medical license. Thorough exam preparation and a strategic approach will significantly increase your chances of success. Here are some tips and tricks to help you pass the… READ MORE

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What You Need to Know to Pass the ABS Qualifying Exam

September 8, 2023 by Juanne Osigweh, MD, MPH, FACS Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: board exam prep, general surgery, general surgery board prep, how to prepare for the general surgery board exams

Here's how to pass the ABS qualifying exam on your first try.So, you’re faced with the challenge of taking the ABS qualifying exam and, you’re wondering what’s the best way to prepare to ensure that you pass the first time around. The process of taking the ABS certifying exams can feel daunting and overwhelming, with so much to review in so little time. This article aims to 1) review the exam content and structure and 2) provide effective general surgery board prep strategies to pass the exam. The first step toward… READ MORE

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Treatment Interventions In General Surgery Board Exams

February 22, 2019 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: board exams, general surgery, general surgery board exams, general surgery board prep, how to prepare for the general surgery board exams, surgery exam prep, surgical treatment board exams, the pass machine, treatment interventions

Treatment Interventions In General Surgery Board ExamsThe knowledge of the test-taker regarding the details of numerous treatment interventions gets tested on the board exams. It is important to know the situations in which to select a specific treatment intervention. In addition to this, you should also have knowledge of the details of particular treatment interventions. Therefore, the question is: “how much knowledge should one have regarding the details of various treatment interventions for the purposes of board exams?” There are certain treatment interventions that are delivered… READ MORE

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Treatment Algorithms in General Surgery Board Exams

February 8, 2019 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: general surgery board prep, how to prepare for the general surgery board exams, treatment algorithms, treatment algorithms in general surgery

Treatment Algorithms in General Surgery Board ExamsClinical knowledge is primarily tested in medical board exams. Commonly asked questions on the general surgery board exams assess the knowledge regarding treatment interventions. The following three different aspects of treatment can be tested: Specific treatment intervention details Treatments by disease variants and in specific populations Treatment algorithm This post is focused on treatment algorithms. Treatment algorithms are described as an ordering of treatment interventions in ranks starting with first-line treatments followed by second-line, third-line, and fourth-line treatment interventions, eventually… READ MORE

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Recognizing Zebras in General Surgery Clinical Vignettes

January 4, 2019 by Jack Krasuski, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: general surgery, general surgery board prep, how to prepare for the general surgery board exams, the pass machine

Recognizing Zebras in General Surgery Clinical Vignettes - The Pass MachineMedical exam boards take pride in clinically relevant and fair multiple-choice questions. This simply means the board is not trying to trick you. Most of the case vignettes describe a patient that has a common form of the disease. After all, we as physicians spend the majority of our time assessing and treating such cases. On the other hand, as clinicians, we should be able to recognize a rare condition as well. Hence, the vital question is: How do you… READ MORE

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Getting Ready for the General Surgery Boards

December 18, 2018 by Sarah Bryczkowski Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, General Surgery Tags: board exam prep, board exam tips, general surgery board prep, how to prepare for the general surgery board exams, sarah bryczkowski

Getting Ready for the General Surgery BoardsStudying for the General Surgery Boards is similar to studying for USMLE Step 1; you have already been taught everything that you need to know for the exam, but at the same time you have no idea what to expect or how to study. The ABSITE is a good way to test your knowledge throughout residency, but no matter how well (or poorly) you perform, it does not prepare you enough to pass the boards. I am writing this post… READ MORE

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