The ABS CE is the last step in obtaining general surgery board certification.
ABS General Surgery Certifying Exam (CE) Overview
What Is The ABS General Surgery Certifying Exam?
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) certifies physicians in general surgery and surgical sub-specialties. After successfully completing the ABS General Surgery Qualifying Exam (QE), a surgeon must pass the oral ABS General Surgery Certifying Exam (CE) to complete the certification process.
How Is The ABS Certifying Exam Administered?
The CE is the last exam toward board certification in general surgery. It is an oral exam consisting of three consecutive 30-minute sessions, each conducted by a team of two examiners. Four cases will be presented to the candidate during each 30-minute session. The cases presented consist of problems seen in general surgery practice.
What Does The ABS Certifying Exam Cover?
The purpose of the CE is to test a candidate's surgical judgment, clinical reasoning skills and problem-solving ability. All candidates are questioned across similar subject areas representing the breadth of general surgery, including: Alimentary Tract (including Bariatric Surgery), Abdomen, Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue, Endocrine System, Solid Organ Transplantation, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Oncology (including Head and Neck Surgery), Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Vascular Surgery. The content of the CE generally aligns with the SCORE Curriculum Outline, but there is variation.
Why You Should Choose MED LEARNITY For ABS CE Tutoring
Personalized Learning
We invest the time to assess your personal needs and pair you with the ABS CE tutor who will be a perfect fit. All tutoring sessions are customized for you: lesson plans, study schedules, test-taking drills, and homework. All sessions are emailed to you to maximize your learning and retention.
Real Doctors
Our team is made up of actual, practicing physicians who have trained at the top hospitals in the country. Our team is unrivaled because our daily practice of medicine allows us to understand the current state of medicine, residency, and admissions -- and use our expertise to help you excel.
Proven Results
We have helped over 500+ aspiring doctors achieve their goals on high-stakes exams. Many of our students return for tutoring for subsequent exams as they realize the value of our services. We are confident that your performance will significantly improve after working with us.
What To Expect From ABS CE Tutoring
At Medlearnity, Students Come First. We understand preparing for the ABS Certifying Exam can be intimidating and deeply personal (to say the least). Therefore, we approach every student's situation with our utmost attention to detail to see how we can best assist you. Whether you are having challenges meeting your performance goals, or simply want to make sure you are on a path to success, our team is available to share our perspective. We hope you feel the 'Students First' mentality at Medlearnity from the quality of your sessions and expertise of our team.
What to Expect
How to Get Started with ABS CE Tutoring
Sign up for our one-hour discounted session. You'll receive an email or phone call from us shortly thereafter for some more information so we can understand your particular situation and assess your personal needs to pair you up with the tutor that's a perfect fit. This way, we're off to a very productive and personalized start, straight from your very first session.
You'll receive an email introducing you to your new ABS CE tutor, and instructions on how to join your first trial session and reserve your session time. During this first trial session, your tutor will review content and discuss study strategy. You can email your tutor beforehand if there is any particular content you want to cover or if you have any questions you'd like to address.
After your trial session, we'll send you a feedback report with next steps, our recommendations and a recording of your session so you can review any material you went over with your tutor. If you decide you'd like to continue working with us to achieve your goals, we'll set you up with a tutoring package that works best for you.
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USMLE Step 3 Student
"I used Medlearnity to prep for USMLE Step 3, and I can't say enough great things about them. The tutoring really helped me through the daunting task of preparing for the exam, and preparing for future standardized testing as well. I was assigned a tutor for the ACM-type questions and biostats, as well as a second tutor for CCS. I also received significant, and much needed coaching from Dr. Gohel, so I actually had a team of 3 doctors helping me prep. An amazing team, sure to get even the busiest scapel back to razor sharpness!"
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USMLE Step 1 Student
Scored 250+ after working with us
"I used Medlearnity over the course of six months to help me prepare for Step 1. In the past, I have struggled with standardized tests and knew I would need help to achieve the competitive score I desired. Dr. Goel and Dustin were both incredible mentors and teachers! Dustin explained difficult concepts clearly and thoroughly during every session. He was always available to answer questions in-between sessions and helped me identify weaknesses in my knowledge and test-taking abilities. During my dedicated study period, Dr. Goel called me often to check on my progress, and provided me with invaluable tips and tricks to reduce my anxiety. I would highly recommend Medlearnity to anyone who wants help learning invaluable skills for taking medical examinations!"
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