Read What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course

"This course provided the outline and structure I needed to help prepare myself for the written and oral surgery boards. It was extremely helpful in structuring how I studied and prepared myself."

Rex Farrer, DO, San Antonio, TX

"I am so glad that I used The Pass Machine. I've been in sub-specialty training and practice since passing the Qualifying Exam (thanks COVID) and felt like I had forgotten a lot of the details of general practice. The Pass Machine really helped me focus on what was relevant, important, and high-yield. The video format that I could watch at my own pace was extremely helpful and made me feel so much more confident. I would definitely recommend this course, especially if you have a more narrow scope of practice in real life."

Micaela Weaver, DO, Exeter, RI

"I used Pass Machine for review for the Qualifying and Certifying exams for general surgery. The content was relevant, up to date, and in manageable parcels to facilitate review sessions in the midst of my busy schedule. I did not finish either course (I focused my energies on the areas I felt needed more review), but felt prepared for--and PASSED--both exams. Thanks PassMachine!"

Dylan Davey, MD, Tulsa, OK

“The most valuable asset with the Certifying Exam prep was the structure to follow and to approach all the scenarios with similar methodology. It helped to provide a study guideline and allowed me to make sure that I was prepared for situations that would certain show up on the exam. It was a useful tool.”

Preetha Ali, MD, Seattle, WA

“I passed the exam. This course helped me understand the structure of the exam and witness common mistakes that are made and how to correct them. It also helped me see the importance of technique and not just content. I would recommend this course to colleagues.”

Michelle Haslinger, MD, Denver, CO

“This course was critical to my passing of the oral boards. I was well-prepared and passed the first time around. It is a must for everyone taking the oral boards.”

Everett Bonner, MD, Denver, CO

“I found the courses indispensable for getting me through my written and oral general surgery boards....I'm so impressed, I'm getting the critical care board review with no hesitation.”

Heather Hancock, MD, San Antonio, TX

“Excellent review of multiple scenarios in a short period of time. Course made prep for orals easy. I passed without difficulties – all of my cases were in the review materials”

Jason Bowersock, MD, Lima, OH

“I actually took the course for the written exam back in June, and it was instrumental in me passing the boards at that time. So when it came time for me to choose a course for the Oral Boards, it was a no-brainer that this was the way I was going to go.”

Nathan Kanning, MD, Sand Point, ID

“The course was a nice review and definitely made me feel more comfortable before the exam. And... I passed with flying colors! Phew!”

Ashley Egan, MD, Garland, TX

“I passed it was incredibly helpful”

Maged Barry, MD, Chapel Hill, NC

“The materials are great! I am a 5th year resident and my program has mock orals every other month. I was picked last month and I did awesome! I used the materials to prepare, and I felt very confident about going into the exam. The organization is very clear and straight to the point. Explanations are not lengthy and therefore are easy to read and understand, and there is a lot of space to write notes. I am very happy with the self-study materials. I feel I am well ahead of the game and will be very prepared for the real exam at the end of the year.”

Maria Ver, MD, Chicago, IL

“The Oral board review course is the only one of its kind available. I found it invaluable to watch others being questioned. The accompanying notes were excellent. All of the topics I got asked in the exam were covered in this course.”

Ashling O'Connor, MD, Cambridge, MA

“Thank you very much for having me participate in your course. It was very well organized and a pleasure to attend. Small size was an advantage. The faculty is very effective and talented.”

John Griffin, MD, Westerly, RI

“This course has provided vital tools, as well as helped me to organize my preexisting tools/knowledge, to feel comfortable and more competent about the Oral Boards.”

William Phipps, MD, Warren, OH

“I highly recommend this course for preparation for the general surgery oral boards. I have taken another course and I feel better prepared after taking this course.”

Michael Hernando, MD, Mendham, NJ

“As with the review course for the qualifying exam, this course was up to date and very informative. It cut to the ‘meat’ of the necessary information without wasting time on things we should already know.”

Jennifer Martin, MD, Owensboro, KY

“I took the course - it was great! It really helped me focus on what was important for the test. The questions were priceless and almost identical to those asked on the test.”

Christine Van Cott, MD, Trumbull, CT

“It was very intense, it was very good. Dr. Chevinsky did a very nice job of covering a huge number of topics. Overall it was a great day.”

Hania Bednarski, MD, Mt. Kisco, NY

“Very informative and to the point. Concise review of scenarios and in depth management of complications. The staff is outstanding and the boot camp lecture superb.”

Kevi L. Christopher, MD, Wheaton, MD

“I found the course material and online portion very helpful, informative, and efficient. Well worth the time and money.”

Pedram Naeni, MD, Fresno, CA

“My whole preparation is based on what I hear here, and the course book that was sent. This is central, this is key.”

Nihil Jaik, MD, Nashville, TN

“The lectures were actually very good, consisting mostly of what the hot topics are on the test.”

Mehul Soni, MD, Bloomfield Hills, MI

“This course helped me to organize my study strategy, so that I can more efficiently focus my efforts”

Michael Taylor, MD, Fairview, OH

“Exam day became softball after completing this course.”

Jason Murphy, MD, Jackson, MS

“Great experience with all attending.”

Amid Keshamarzi, MD, Mountain View, CA

“Excellent surgical Boot Camp.”

Christopher Madison, MD, Beavercreek, OH

“Excellent Course!”

Michael Ditillo, MD, New Haven, CT

“Very good course.”

Diya Tantawi, MD, Medford, WI

“Great Lectures”

Mabel Chu, DO, Dublin, CA