General Surgery Board Reviews

The General Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review is a comprehensive program designed to enhance critical reasoning, evaluation, and communication skills in General Surgery. This intensive case review helps medical professionals identify the most clinically relevant information necessary for diagnosis, surgical approaches, and case management across all essential areas of General Surgery.

The Subscription-Based Oral Review is easily accessible through cloud storage, allowing for seamless streaming on various devices, including phones, computers, and tablets, as long as there is an internet connection. This review offers a learning experience that is comparable to live activities.

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your surgical skills and knowledge by enrolling in the General Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review course.

The Osler Institute recorded our Live Virtual Webinar, the comprehensive July 2025 Surgery Review Course, and brought it to you! These Video files are stored “in the cloud,” so you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection. You can watch or listen to them on your phone, computer, or tablet. Additionally, each online review is a downloadable copy of the syllabus corresponding to the Video lectures, available for your use while viewing or as a standalone study or clinical practice guide.

This comprehensive review will update your clinical knowledge base and help you prepare for and pass the General Surgery ABS Qualifying exam and Continuous Certification (CC) exam. Emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care, incorporating current best practice concepts, surgical approaches, and clinical follow-up strategies. As a result, it provides a comprehensive review for your ABS Qualifying exam and a thorough general surgery review for practicing physicians. In addition, many previous learners have found the course provided them with improved diagnostic and planning strategies, a better understanding of the best surgical approaches for the principal areas covered by general surgeons, and helped them recognize areas of weakness for self-study.

The Osler Institute recorded our Live Virtual February 2025 comprehensive Colorectal Surgery Review Course and bring it to you! These Video files are stored “in the cloud,” so you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection. You can watch or listen to them on your phone, computer, or tablet. Additionally, each online review is a downloadable copy of the syllabus corresponding to the Video lectures, available for your viewing or as a standalone study or clinical practice guide.

The Colorectal Surgery Subscription-Based Review is designed to help you pass your exams and update your clinical knowledge base. The emphasis is on evidence-based medicine, board-relevant standards of care, current best-practice concepts, testing and treatment approaches, and clinical follow-up strategies. As a result, the course provides the perfect review for your Colorectal Surgery exams and offers valuable insights and practical tips that you can immediately incorporate into your practice. Many of our previous learners found that the review provided them with improved diagnostic and planning strategies, a better understanding of the best surgical approaches for the principal areas covered by colorectal surgeons, and helped them recognize areas of weakness for further study.

The Vascular Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review is a comprehensive educational program designed to build and refine critical reasoning, evaluation, and communication skills in Vascular Surgery. Moreover, this intensive, case-based review helps clinicians focus on the most clinically relevant information needed for accurate diagnosis. It also assists with effective surgical planning and optimal patient management across all major areas of vascular care.

Delivered through secure cloud-based streaming, the program offers seamless access on phones, computers, and tablets with an internet connection, providing flexible learning wherever you are. Its structured format delivers a dynamic, high-quality educational experience comparable to live review courses.

Advance your surgical expertise and strengthen your clinical decision-making by enrolling in the Vascular Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review.

The Osler Institute recorded our live virtual webinar, the Comprehensive Surgical Critical Care Review Course, in September 2025, and bring it to you. These video files are stored “in the cloud,” so you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection. You can watch or listen to them on your phone or computer. Each online review includes a downloadable syllabus for the lectures, available for your use while viewing or as a standalone study or clinical practice guide.

This comprehensive review will update your clinical knowledge base and help you pass your Surgical Critical Care Certifying Exam (CE) and Continuous Certification (CC) exam. The emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care, incorporating current best-practice concepts, surgical approaches, preoperative evaluation, and clinical follow-up strategies. As a result, it provides a comprehensive review for your American Board of Surgery (ABS) sub-specialty exam and a thorough review of Surgical Critical Care for physicians. Many of our previous learners found that the course improved their diagnostic and management strategies and deepened their understanding of the best surgical approaches for the principal areas covered by Critical Care Surgeons. In addition, they helped them recognize areas of weakness for self-study. You will also gain valuable insights and practical tips to apply immediately to your practice.

The Plastic Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review is a comprehensive program designed to strengthen critical reasoning, evaluation, and communication skills across the full scope of Plastic Surgery. This intensive, case-based review helps clinicians identify the most clinically relevant information needed for accurate diagnosis, effective surgical planning, and optimal case management in all major areas of the specialty.

Accessible through secure cloud-based streaming, the program allows for seamless viewing on phones, tablets, and computers with an internet connection. Its structured format provides a flexible yet robust learning experience that closely mirrors the benefits of live review courses.

Enhance your surgical expertise and build confidence in your clinical decision-making with the Plastic Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review.

The Osler Institute recorded our live webinar for the comprehensive Vascular Surgery Review Course in September 2025. These Video files are stored “in the cloud.” As a result, you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection. You can watch or listen to them on your phone or computer.

Additionally, each online review is a downloadable copy of the syllabus corresponding to the lectures. It is available for your use while viewing or as a standalone study or clinical practice guide.

This comprehensive review will update your clinical knowledge base and help you pass your Vascular Surgery Qualifying (QE) and Continuous Certification (CC) exams. Emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care. It also incorporates current best practice concepts, testing and treatment approaches, and clinical follow-up techniques. As a result, it provides a comprehensive review for your Vascular Surgery written exam and a thorough review for practicing physicians. In addition, many of our previous participants found the course improved their diagnostic and planning strategies. It also improved their understanding of the best surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches, and their grasp of perioperative critical care. They helped them recognize areas of weakness for self-study.

The Thoracic Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review is a comprehensive program designed to enhance critical reasoning, evaluation, and communication skills in the field of Thoracic Surgery. This intensive, case-based review helps clinicians identify the most clinically relevant information needed for accurate diagnosis, effective surgical planning, and thorough case management across all major areas of thoracic practice.

Accessible through secure cloud-based streaming, the program allows for seamless viewing on phones, tablets, and computers with an internet connection. Its structured, interactive format delivers a flexible yet robust learning experience that closely parallels the benefits of live review courses.

Strengthen your clinical decision-making and elevate your surgical expertise by enrolling in the Thoracic Surgery Subscription-Based Oral Review.

The Osler Institute recorded our Live virtual November 2025 comprehensive Thoracic Surgery Review Course and bring it to you! These Video files are stored “in the cloud,” so you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection. You can watch or listen to them on your phone or computer. Additionally, each online review is a downloadable copy of the syllabus corresponding to the Video lectures, available for your viewing or as a standalone study or clinical practice guide.

This Thoracic Surgery Subscription-Based Review is designed to update your clinical knowledge base and help you pass your Thoracic Surgery exams. The emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care, incorporating current best-practice concepts, surgical approaches, and clinical follow-up strategies. As a result, this course provides a comprehensive review for your ABTS exams and a thorough review for practicing physicians. In addition, many of our previous participants reported that the course improved their diagnostic and planning strategies and enhanced their understanding of the most appropriate surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches for the principal areas covered by Thoracic Surgeons. They helped them identify areas of weakness for further study.

This interactive prep course is designed to help you practice and build confidence as we prepare you to conquer your Boards in the virtual setting where you will take the exam. Our expert faculty and excellent teachers in their respective fields have prepared thousands of candidates for their Boards. Each mock examiner has adapted and utilized the SCORE Curriculum in creating scenarios for your 30-minute mock oral sessions. You practice going over three scenarios in each mock oral session. As in the actual exam, you have 7 minutes for each scenario, leaving 9 minutes for detailed feedback and teaching points.
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The Osler Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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* CME Credit and Osler guarantee policy are non-applicable.

*Faculty and topic availability may be limited over time.

Join our 1-day virtual Mock Oral Course and strengthen your preparation for the Colorectal Surgery Certifying Exam. This interactive course closely replicates the oral board exam format used by the American Board of Colorectal Surgery. In addition, it is conducted live via Zoom Cloud Meetings.

Participants will take part in live one-on-one mock oral sessions and observe other candidates. They will also practice clinical scenarios and case reviews in 30-minute sessions. Our experienced faculty examiners provide immediate feedback and practical guidance. This feedback helps you sharpen your communication skills, organize your thinking, and improve your clinical decision-making.

Register now for realistic, practical preparation designed to build your confidence for the mock oral exam.

Registration includes access to stream the full recorded course (10 hours) plus one complimentary virtual private mock oral session. Participants may also purchase additional private virtual mock oral sessions as needed. However, availability of faculty and topics may be limited.

This interactive prep course is designed to help you practice and build confidence as we prepare you to conquer your Boards in the virtual setting where you will take the exam. Our expert faculty and excellent teachers in their respective fields have prepared thousands of candidates for their Boards.

Each mock examiner has adapted and used the content outline to create scenarios for your 30-minute mock oral sessions. You practice going through multiple timed scenarios in each mock oral session.

Given direction and presentation cues, leaving time for detailed feedback and teaching/take-home points.

Course fees include participation in five private virtual mock orals scheduled during the one-day course. Participants may purchase additional mock orals if desired; however, topic availability may be limited near the start of the course.

Our virtual mock oral course features recorded one-on-one sessions with our leading faculty. These sessions cover every topic typically included in our plastic surgery reviews.

Designed to bring our most valuable instruction directly to you, this course helps sharpen your critical reasoning and communication skills. Additionally, you receive an intensive case review focused on the most clinically relevant aspects of diagnosis, surgical approach, and case management across the full spectrum of plastic surgery.

It also offers an ideal opportunity to revisit and refine your casebooks. Presented in a mock oral exam format, the course covers standard, care-relevant cases to support effective and focused exam preparation.

Your registration includes access to stream the complete recorded course (26 hours) and one complimentary virtual private mock oral session. Additional private virtual mock oral sessions may be purchased as needed. However, faculty and topic availability may be limited over time.

This interactive prep course is designed to help you practice and build confidence as we prepare you to conquer your Boards in the virtual setting where you will take the exam. Our expert faculty and excellent teachers in their respective fields have prepared thousands of candidates for their Boards. Each mock examiner has adapted and utilized the content outline in creating scenarios for your 30-minute mock oral sessions. You practice going through multiple timed scenarios in each mock oral session. Given direction, and presentation cues, leaving time for detailed feedback and teaching/take-home points.

Course fees include participating in 5 private virtual mock orals scheduled during the three days encompassing the course. Participants may purchase additional mock orals if desired; however, topic availability may be limited near the start of the course.

The BoardVitals General Surgery CME Review offers clinicians 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM, 60 MOC points, and over 1,000 General Surgery board review questions. The questions cover key topics including vascular, trauma, and surgery critical care. This question bank will assist clinicians with General Surgery certification and recertification.

The BoardVitals General Surgery CME Review also features:

• Quick and Convenient CME
• Computer, phone, and tablet access
• Constantly updated up-to-date questions
• Questions that are targeted specifically to the exam
• Online CME tracker
• 100% Pass Guarantee
• Statistical comparison to other General Surgery test-takers (Nationally)

After completing this activity, you should be able to:

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Describe the risks and benefits of surgical options.
• Recognize and address common surgical complications.
• Describe the range of surgical techniques that are currently available and assess the context in which the techniques should be used.

Target Audience: Surgeons

Highly Effective Learn-by-Listening Resource

Listen in as host John A. Wiegelt, MD, DVM, FACS, MAMSE, and SESAP content experts discuss clinically significant surgical issues, common patient problems, and practice-changing management alternatives.

These audio Q&A sessions— covering topics hand-selected from the SESAP 18 program — will undoubtedly be helpful to every general surgeon, providing an up-to-date review of current medical knowledge, as well as insightful comments on surgical procedures. You’ll hear engaging commentary focused on vital continuing medical education content areas, including:

• Abdomen
• Alimentary Tract
• Breast
• Emergency General Surgery
• Endocrine
• Perioperative Care
• Surgical Critical Care and Trauma

Convenient Surgery Review and CME

Login from your desktop or tablet and enjoy efficient, to-the-point dialogue, take quizzes, and earn up to 29 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Listen at home, at work, while you commute — even during your daily workout.

The Thoracic Surgery Review is a comprehensive three-day seminar featuring didactic lectures with embedded review questions throughout. Participants will also receive access to a searchable e-syllabus containing PDF copies of all PowerPoint presentations.

This course is designed to help physicians prepare for Thoracic Surgery board examinations while strengthening their overall clinical knowledge. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care, incorporating current best practices in surgical techniques, treatment strategies, and postoperative management. As a result, the program serves as an excellent review for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) examinations and provides a valuable update for practicing physicians.

Previous participants have reported improved diagnostic and surgical planning strategies, along with a deeper understanding of the optimal surgical approaches across the core areas of thoracic surgery. The course also helps attendees identify areas of knowledge that may benefit from further self-study.

The webinar will be delivered via Zoom Cloud Meetings, allowing for live audio and visual interaction between participants and faculty. A computer with a reliable internet connection is recommended for optimal participation. Attendees may participate in the live sessions during the three-day program and use the recordings afterward to reinforce learning and support ongoing practice improvement.

All participants will receive complimentary streaming access to the course recordings through December 13, allowing ample opportunity for review.

The BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program offers over 1000 questions targeted to the ABS Board Certification and MOC. Detailed explanations are offered with each Surgery question. 

The BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program focuses on the full range range of surgical topics covered on the exams.

Target Audience:
Surgeons and Surgery Residents preparing for ABS Board Certification and MOC. 
Educational material continuously updated.

The General Surgery Qualifying Review is a five-day seminar with didactic lectures and question-and-answer time at the end of each topic. This comprehensive review will update your clinical knowledge base and help you pass your General Surgery exams. Emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care, incorporating current best practice concepts, surgical approaches, and clinical follow-up strategies. As a result, it provides a comprehensive review of your ABS Qualifying exams and a thorough general surgery review for practicing physicians. Many of our previous participants found the course improved their diagnostic and planning strategies and provided a better understanding of the best surgical approaches for the principal areas covered by general surgeons. They helped them recognize areas of weakness for self-study.

The webinar will be delivered using Zoom Cloud Meetings, allowing audio and visual interaction between you and the faculty. It is best to have a computer with a strong internet connection to participate in the webinar. With this online webinar course, you get the best of both worlds – the comfort and safety of your home or office and the chance to learn from the Osler Faculty and your peers. In addition, all participants will receive complimentary streaming access to a course recording.

Prepare to Pass Your General Surgery Oral Boards with Confidence
The General Surgery Virtual Mock Oral Course is designed specifically for board-eligible surgeons and residents who want focused, high-yield practice and expert feedback before taking their certifying oral exam. This immersive virtual experience combines the intensity of real-world board scenarios with flexible online access — giving you the tools to sharpen your clinical reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills.

Through a proven mock oral exam format covering 150+ board-relevant cases aligned with the SCORE Curriculum, you’ll gain experience with the types of questions, case presentations, and examiner interaction you’ll face on exam day.

This course doesn’t just test your knowledge — it trains you to think and respond as an examiner expects. Whether you’re aiming to boost your confidence, improve clinical articulation, or finely tune your clinical judgement under pressure, this course delivers structured preparation that mirrors the board experience.

In addition, participants may purchase as many additional virtual private mock oral sessions as they wish.

*Faculty and topic availability may be limited over time.