ABOS Boards Part 2: How to Prepare for Test Day-ABOS Boards Part 2: How to Prepare for Test Day

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This webinar provides comprehensive guidance on preparing for the ABOS Part 2 oral board exam, focusing on exam structure, case documentation, uploading procedures, and test-day strategies. The ABOS exam assesses clinical competence to ensure safe surgical practice, conducted in Chicago with accommodations for ADA and alternate dates. Candidates present 12 cases over four blocks, with examiners rotating.<br /><br />Key emphasis is placed on meticulous documentation—clinical notes, consents, operative reports, imaging, and managing complications—to support decision-making and control the narrative without oversharing. Quality checks and organized, chronologically named digital folders help streamline the complex uploading process, including redacting patient identifiers for privacy compliance.<br /><br />Effective case presentation hinges on a concise, rehearsed case summary that highlights pertinent clinical details and complications early. Candidates should anticipate detailed questioning on anatomy, surgical technique, literature, and practice changes, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning rather than exhaustive literature recall.<br /><br />Test day requires familiarity with the exam software to smoothly present imaging and clinical data. Collaboration with colleagues for practice questions and review is recommended. Documentation of informed consent is emphasized, and candidates are only responsible for cases where they are the primary surgeon. Overall, the seminar underscores early preparation, organization, and reflective practice as keys to success on the ABOS exam.

Keywords

ABOS Part 2 oral board exam

exam structure

case documentation

uploading procedures

test-day strategies

clinical competence

surgical practice

case presentation

informed consent