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

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This comprehensive webinar on the ABOS Part 2 oral board exam focuses on preparation strategies, exam structure, documentation, uploading procedures, and test-day tips. The exam evaluates a candidate's clinical competence, ensuring safe surgical practice. It takes place in Chicago’s Palmer House, with flexibility for alternate test dates and ADA accommodations. The exam involves 12 cases divided into four 30-minute blocks, with two examiners per session, testing clinical knowledge, data gathering, management of complications, ethics, and professionalism.<br /><br />Critical preparation points include understanding the ABOS scoring rubric, thorough and precise documentation (clinical notes, consents, imaging, operative reports), and controlling your narrative without oversharing. Proper documentation is vital for supporting surgical indications, complications, and post-op follow-up efforts. Imaging must be clear and well-organized, with attention to appropriate file naming and formats. Consent documentation should clearly show informed patient agreement.<br /><br />Effective uploading involves organizing case folders chronologically and redacting protected health information using tools like Adobe. Case summaries should be succinct, highlighting key points early, especially complications. Practice presenting cases with colleagues, anticipating examiner questions, and understanding relevant literature to justify clinical decisions is essential.<br /><br />On test day, candidates control imaging presentation via a specific software and must be ready for examiner interruptions and challenging questions. Emphasizing surgical indications and how complications altered future practice shows reflective competence. Candidates should also leverage supportive colleagues to manage complex cases. Overall, early preparation, organization, and rehearsal strongly contribute to success.

Keywords

ABOS Part 2 oral board exam

surgical clinical competence

exam preparation strategies

documentation and uploading

imaging and consent documentation

exam structure and format

test-day tips and software

case presentation and management

examiner interaction and ethics