Category: Surgery
Surgery Board Review News and Information
The 1100 multiple-choice questions on the Surgery Exam are designed to test both general surgical principles and your applied science knowledge. While the eight-hour, single-day American Board of Surgery General Surgery Qualifying Examination may seem like a challenge, you can walk into your ABS Board Certification exam as prepared as possible by reviewing our extensive bank of sample questions and taking advantage of our additional test prep resources.
Why Are Scrubs Usually Green or Blue?
Have you ever wondered why green or blue scrubs are usually worn in the operating room? While this may seem insignificant, this practice can actua [...]
What You Need to Know: ABS Continuous Certification Assessment in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery has introduced a new assessment process for 2018 and beyond for general surgery. It’s called the Continuous Certific [...]
Surgeons and Purchasing Decisions: Their Power is Increasing
Surgeons’ influence in hospital purchasing decisions is increasing and that may be a good thing for healthcare organizations, patient outcomes, an [...]
Can You Answer These 5 Surgery MOC Practice Questions?
Are you scrambling to complete your Surgery MOC credits and/or reviewing for your MOC Exam? We've got you covered. Try your hand at these five fre [...]
Fasting Before Surgery: An Unnecessary Evil?
If you are recommending that your patients fast for long periods of time before surgery, you are adhering to a practice created back in 1946. New [...]
You Know You’re a Surgeon When…
Sometime between the rigors of medical school and your full-time practice as a surgeon, you may have realized that the profession changed the way [...]
An Interview with 2nd Year Surgical Resident James Park
Whether you're considering medical school, well into your undergrad, or trying to nail down a specialty, it's always beneficial to hear [...]
Twerking in the Operating Room – What’s On Your Playlist?
Although it's an ongoing debate on whether listening to music can help you focus, many of us are tuned in at work to block out outsi [...]
Try Your Hand at 4 Free Surgical Technologist Board Practice Questions
So, you're studying for your Surgical Technology Board Exam. Whether you're gearing up for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or the Surgic [...]
Malpractice: What Will Get You Sued
Congratulations, you are a practicing physician! Get ready to be sued. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but before you finish your medical ca [...]
I Look Like A Surgeon: Cory Barrat
We’ve loved learning about all of the inspiring surgeons around the country in our I Look Like A Surgeon Series. Today meet Cory, a Colorectal Sur [...]
I Look Like A Surgeon: Nina Shapiro
The medical field is filled with diversity and inspiring surgeons. Today we’re excited to profile Dr. Nina L. Shapiro, an industry role model with d [...]
FAQs about the Surgery Recertification Exam
Here are some common questions that we are asked about the Surgery MOC Exam:
How much does the exam cost?
The general surgery MOC examination costs $4 [...]
Free Surgical Technology Practice Questions for the CST or CSFA Exams
Preparing to become a CST or CSFA? Get ready for your exam with a some free sample Surgical Tech practice questions from the BoardVitals Surgical Tech [...]
Tips and Tricks for the ABOto Qualifying Exam
Guest Post by Parker Velargo, MD
The process of preparing for the ABOto Qualifying Exam can be quite overwhelming without adequate organiza [...]
Top Ten Tips for Taking the NBSTSA Surgical Technology Exam
Surgical Technologists take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification exam. The test contains 200 questi [...]
6 Best Blogs/Sites for the Surgery Board Exams
Every year we spend time talking to Surgeons who took their boards – what worked well and what didn’t. Without fail, the average study time for the in [...]
Overcoming Your Fear of the Surgery Board Written Exam
If you're scheduled to take the written Surgery Board Exam in the near future, you may be feeling understandably nervous. After all, this exam will be [...]
Simple Ways to Make the Most of Board Reviews-Board Vitals
Medical specialty board exams are vigorous tests of your subject knowledge. Without a clear plan and study schedule, you’re likely to wind up feeling [...]
Why You Need Help Passing Your Board Exam
There are many challenges associated with taking and passing the medical board exam. If you are a would-be physician with only the board exam standing [...]