The Surgery Certifying Examination Review Course
COURSE DESIGN
This program is designed to prepare surgeons for the
ABS Surgery Certifying Examination
Our team will identify the strengths and weaknesses for each participant in the following areas:
Knowledge Base
Professional Virtual Presence
Verbal & Non-verbal Communication Skills
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Pre-Course
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After registration:
1:1 ZOOM interview with faculty (1 hour)
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This is an intense program with a high faculty/participant ratio that provides practical guidance for immediate achievement in each of these competencies.
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Post Course
Strategies for improved performance
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Review your formal mock oral examinations recordings
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Written critiques by multiple examiners summarizing your performance and CE scores
Participants will engage in multiple opportunities to build relationships with others enrolled in the course with the goal of maintaining these relationships during post-course preparation for the ABS Surgery Certifying Examination.
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Course components include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Pre-testing
Behavioral Analysis
Didactics: Behaviors that Affect Outcomes
Didactics: Review of the ABS Process
Small Group Mock Orals for Performance Enhancement
Mini Mock Orals in Larger Group
with faculty
Small Study Groups for Motivational Stimulation
Immersive Simulation for the ABS Certifying Examination
ZOOM recording of your Formal Mock Oral
Individual Debriefing for Performance Improvement