May 9, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
This was my second attempt and I PASSED this time!!! The best decision I made to prepare for this challenging exam was to enroll in this course.
Among other major board preparation courses, I felt the Rapid Sequence Track was most helpful.
From the first session with JOB, I learned that becoming a ABA diplomat requires not only a good depth of knowledge but also a voice of a consultant–being able to provide advice and defend your own stand. Being able to present my knowledge and thoughts in clear, concise and intelligent manner over the rapidly changing clinical scenarios was far more challenging than I expected and required some time to develop the skills. From the first session, JOB gave me a honest and through personalized feedback, focusing on my strengths and weaknesses, and a detailed advice on how to improve my skills. “Knowing” and “saying” is different and this is why JOB stands out from the other board preps! Unlike other courses, JOB’s each mock oral session goes beyond just going over cases and answers. Dr. Tran and his staff extensively trained me to develop knowledge, judgment and adaptability.
Over the course of Rapid Sequence Track, both myself and the JOB examiners were able to appreciate the significant progression on my knowledge and skills. I still remember how confident and comfortable I felt during my actual oral exams this time. My actual exam was just as intense as JOB mock sessions!
As long as one is willing to put effort on the preparation, JOB will definitely help you and do the job!!
Again, THANK YOU Dr. Tran and JOB!!!!
M.S. MD
New York
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
May 9, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I think the mocks were pretty comparable to the exam. The material was very relevant. I felt much better after having only a few practices through your service. The feedback that I got was incredibly helpful. I was never really told how to phrase my answers or how to guide the exam until working with you guys
I have already recommended you to colleagues who did not pass and those who are taking the fall exam.
Thanks for all your help! Such a relief! I am very happy I took your course as it prepared me well for the real thing. The simulated exams were extremely helpful, in fact some tougher than the actual exam. The feedback from the examiners was one of the best things your course offered. Thanks so much!
Corey A., MD
Minnesota
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
May 9, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I passed!!
Yes I would (and have) recommended the course. I think the simulations were realistic and while some examiners were more difficult than others, I found that to be consistent with the actual exam as well. I really wouldn’t change anything…. overall, it’s pretty perfect.
Thanks again for everything. I would consider being an examiner for your course as you asked. Feel free to send me information if you wish.
Elizabeth Z., MD
Pennsylvania
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
May 11, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
The course was great!!! I will definitely recommend it to my friends. Good luck and thanks again.
Papiya S., MD
Massachusetts
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
May 11, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
Thank you for helping me be successful in passing the oral boards!
As for feedback:
- Yes, the material covered was very helpful. after 34 exams, most questions that where asked during the exam was covered in the course. I never felt completely uncomfortable. Yes, there where some difficult questions, but overall most material was covered.
- Yes, I felt prepared. Since the course was nicely spaced out, plenty of time was available to learn material and optimize me communication skills. The major weakness of this course is there is no specific text book to review. I think this course works for people who will be able to independently review content and utilize the course to ‘practice’ there skills.
- All Oral examiners where good. Good knowledge base. No specific complaints about any examiner. Did a nice job simulating an appropriate environment.
Thanks again. If it wasn’t for JustOralBoards, I would not have passed–plain and simple. Thanks for everything.
Qaiser N., MD
Texas
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
May 11, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
Just oral boards was instrumental in my passing the boards. I failed the exam last year after self-studying for it and taking practice exams with my collegues and attendings, so signed up for this course as it came highly recommended from a friend who took it and passed the board last year. There are cheaper courses out there, but for the flexibility in scheduling exams, the comprehensive coverage of the necessary material, and the individual feedback the course offers, it was well worth it. Trust me, you don’t want to take this exam twice, so suck it up and take the best course out there, which I think is this one! After this course, I felt a million times more prepared for the exam even while working full time in a busy private practice. The practice exams were awesome, and covered most topics that came up on the exam. More importantly, even when the topics during the real exam were a surprise, I was able to answer them because this course taught me how to answer questions, even if I didn’t know that answer! I highly recommend just oral boards to anyone, and would do it all over again if I had to retake the board. But because of the course, I don’t!
Thanks JOB!
Bradley R., MD
California
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 11, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
Just wanted to pass along to you and your staff that I am now board certified thanks in large part to your course. I always new a lot of anesthesia but the mock orals finally help me put it all together. I can’t thank you enough. I will certainly promote your course in the future. Thanks for everything
David R., MD
Florida
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 11, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I am sure you get the idea? I cannot thank you enough. As you know, I have taken the exam on more than one occasion, and I can say with complete confidence that I would not have passed without the expertise of you and your staff. Thanks again for all your help.
Bryan R., MD
Florida
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 11, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I passed my oral boards! I would like to thank your program so much for all your support during my study. Your examiners were there to provide incredible feedback during my oral practice. Your course was the most valuable tool in helping me to prepare for the oral boards. I will highly recommend your course for my friends. I would not have been successful without JOB. Thank you again.
Karen K., MD
Ohio
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 13, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I want to thank you for your course and thank all the examiners who coached me patiently and gave good constructive criticism with the Skype exams in preparation for the Fall 2011 Oral Boards exam.
This was my fifth attempt at Orals and I was very discouraged since I had spent every spring and summer for the past several years trying to pass this exam. I had passed the written twice on first attempts, but could not beat this verbal test. I took at least 2 other 3-4 day weekend courses per year (which was more costly than your course) and studied diligently, but just didn’t get the right feedback or enough practice speaking. My husband, a surgeon, believed that I had enough knowledge but needed to improve my presentation and organization skills and speak with more confidence primarily. Apparently, he was correct, and your course provided that critical practice and the critiques I needed in order to win this battle….I am now finally Board Certified in Anesthesiology!!
Dr Tran, your course is worth every penny spent…the outcome for me is absolutely priceless. I cannot express enough gratitude to you and your colleagues who coached me through this process. You have given me the chance to live my life free of this burden finally. I can finally relax and really enjoy time with my family and friends. I know that my children and my husband are grateful to have my undivided, anxiety-free attention at long last, too.
Please pass this on to all the examiners….they have my utmost respect and gratitude.
Cheryl O., MD
California
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 13, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
Just wanted to thank you for all the help these past months. I passed my oral exam! The course was the main resource I used to study and it was a tremendous help. I could have passed without all of your help! All of your examiners were great. I’m sure we’ll meet in person one day but until then thank you.
Miguel S., MD
New York
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 13, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I just want to thank you for the excellent preparation with the oral boards. Sometimes I just wanted to give up… but now I understand why you set the standards so high.
Luciana G., MD
Pennsylvania
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 13, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
Thank you for helping me become a board certified anesthesiologist! Your program was very complete since more than 90% of my test was covered by JOB. I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues. Thank again for your amazing program.
Jim G., MD
Arizona
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate
October 13, 2011
Dear Just Oral Boards,
I can’t thank you enough for all of your help. I truly feel that each of your mock exams simulated the real boards and gave me the confidence I needed to pass. I especially loved your program because I was able to take exams on Skype at my leisure and still be home with my three little girls. I especially want to thank Dr. Wingard, who became my cheerleader when I felt like giving up. She gave me the extra push I needed and I will never forget her. Thank you so much. I highly recommend your program!
Michelle S., MD
Pennsylvania
Board Certified in Anesthesiology– ABA Diplomate