ABSITE & Boards Prep
The American Board of Surgery Inservice Training Exam (ABSITE) is a strongly validated test that correlates with qualifying exam (written exam) pass rates. As such, we encourage year-round prep.
To ensure that our residents do well, their schedules are designed to average out to 72 hours per week. This affords the residents time for reading and studying. affords the residents time for reading and studying. In addition, residents are provided access to TrueLearn, which includes structured question banks, mock ABSITE exams, and performance analytics, as well as SCORE curriculum resources to support ongoing study. The department also pays for a written Boards Review course for chief residents prior to graduation.
The American Board of Surgery Certifying Exam (the Oral Boards) is a source of anxiety and trepidation for surgical residents throughout the country. We have developed an oral boards curriculum designed to improve confidence and test-taking skills. Residents participate in monthly mock oral scenarios using the Caliber platform, allowing for standardized case-based practice and feedback. In addition, faculty conduct internal mock oral examinations every other month, focusing on high-yield topics to further refine clinical reasoning, communication, and exam performance.