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Lock in your oral boards success.

Surgery mock orals on-demand.

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Ace your oral boards

On-demand mock orals, your key to mastering the Oral Boards with confidence and precision. Choose the date and time as well as the topics –– all at your convenience.

Master the technique

Most candidates fail due to poor technique, not a lack of knowledge. Get the pointers you need to hone your technique through expert feedback and video recording review.

Examiners = Mentors

Our Board-certified examiners are truly invested in our mission to see you pass. We guarantee the quality of every examiner or your next session is on us!

Performance metrics

Elevate your performance with our precise metrics — see how you compare to your peers on each session, scenario, and topic. Pinpoint your weaknesses so you can invest your limited prep time wisely.

Caliber advantage

We’re the ONLY oral boards prep that provides objective data on how you match up to your peers on performance quality

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@behindtheknife

We’ve trained candidates from programs across the United States and beyond

General surgery products

1:1 Sessions: On-demand

Participate in four scenarios in a 30-minute span, receiving valuable feedback afterward

Random scenarios

$150

Topic-specific scenarios

$175

Specialty-specific
(see below)

Bulk 1:1 Sessions

Enjoy flexible scheduling and embrace financial ease with our 0% financing options anytime

3 sessions = 12 scenarios

$400

10 sessions

$1000

10+ sessions
(contact for special pricing)

Groups: On-demand

Share 4 scenarios with your colleagues, learn from other’s strengths and weaknesses

Group of 3
(per person)

$50

Group of 4
(per person)

$30

Group of 4+
(contact for pricing)

Community sessions

Hour-long group mock orals
led by a master examiner

Expert input on
  • Preparation
  • Technique
  • Common pitfalls
2024 Sessions
  • Wednesdays @ 6pm PST/9pm EST
  • Starting October 16th, 2024

$25/session

Custom curriculum

After a brief interview and mock oral with one of our head examiners, we’ll design a customized plan to ensure your success

3, 6, 9, and 12 month curricula available

Contact Us

Custom curriculum

Start here for a discussion and assessment with our most experienced
educators to create a custom curriculum to ensure success

3, 6, 9, and 12 month curricula available

Contact Us

1:1 Sessions: On-demand

Participate in four scenarios in a 30-minute span, receiving valuable feedback afterward

Random Scenarios

$150

Topic-specific scenarios

$175

Specialty specific
(see below)

Bulk 1:1 Sessions

Enjoy flexible scheduling and embrace financial ease with our 0% financing options anytime

3 sessions = 12 scenarios

$400

5 sessions

$600

10 sessions

$1000

10+ sessions
(contact for special pricing)

Focus Groups

A small group that undergoes evaluation, for personalized attention and assessment

Multiple group sessions

Multiple private sessions

Exclusively for those re-taking the exam

Reduced pricing

Learn More

Community sessions

Hour-long group mock orals
led by a master examiner

Expert input on
  • Preparation
  • Technique
  • Common pitfalls
2024 Sessions
  • Thursday @ 5pm PST/8pm EST
  • Stay Tuned, Dates TBD

$25/session

Learn more

1:1 Sessions:
On-demand

Participate in four scenarios in a 30-minute span, receiving valuable feedback afterward

Random Scenarios

$150

Topic-specific scenarios

$175

Specialty specific
(see below)

Bulk 1:1
Sessions

Enjoy flexible scheduling and embrace financial ease with our 0% financing options anytime

3 sessions = 12 scenarios

$400

10 sessions

$1000

10+ sessions
(contact for special pricing)

Groups:
On-demand

Share 4 scenarios with your colleagues, learn from other’s strengths and weaknesses

Group of 3
(per person)

$50

Group of 4
(per person)

$30

Group of 4+
(contact for pricing)

Community sessions

Hour-long group mock orals
led by a master examiner

Expert input on
  • Preparation
  • Technique
  • Common pitfalls
2024 Sessions
  • Thursday @ 5pm PST/8pm EST
  • Stay Tuned, Dates TBD

$50/session

Learn more

Custom curriculum

After a brief interview and mock oral with one of our head examiners, we’ll design a customized plan to ensure your success

3, 6, 9, and 12 month curricula available

Contact Us

Custom curriculum

Start here for a discussion and assessment with our most experienced
educators to create a custom curriculum to ensure success

3, 6, 9, and 12 month curricula available

Contact Us

1:1 Sessions:
On-demand

Participate in four scenarios in a 30-minute span, receiving valuable feedback afterward

Random Scenarios

$150

Topic-specific scenarios

$175

Specialty specific
(see below)

Bulk 1:1
Sessions

Enjoy flexible scheduling and embrace financial ease with our 0% financing options anytime

3 sessions = 12 scenarios

$400

5 sessions

$600

10 sessions

$1000

10+ sessions
(contact for special pricing)

Focus
Groups

A small group that undergoes evaluation, for personalized attention and assessment

Multiple group sessions

Multiple private sessions

Exclusively for those re-taking the exam

Reduced pricing

Learn More

Community sessions

Hour-long group mock orals
led by a master examiner

Expert input on
  • Preparation
  • Technique
  • Common pitfalls
2024 Sessions
  • Thursday @ 5pm PST/8pm EST
  • Stay Tuned, Dates TBD

$50/session

Learn more

Specialty boards products

Specialty-specific mock orals

  • 2024 Exam dates
    • Surgical Oncology - February 12-14
    • Pediatric Surgery - March 4-6
    • Vascular Surgery - May 13-15
    • Surgical Critical Care - September 17
    • Colorectal Surgery - September 28
  • Specialty group session
    $50

  • Specialty 1:1 session
    $150
Learn more

Testimonials

Financing

We recognize that most Board-eligible surgeons are scraping by financially, so we keep our prices as low as possible AND offer the following options:

0% financing

for 12 months on any bulk package

Itemized receipts

residency/fellowship program stipend funds can be used

Who we are

We are a growing community of Board-certified surgeons who are dedicated to seeing our colleagues pass their Oral Boards. We wholeheartedly believe that “you play like you practice” and getting your reps in with high-quality, virtual mock orals is paramount to passing the exam.

Our impact…so far

Mock orals conducted

1,000

Institutions represented

100

Customer satisfaction

9.6

Mock orals conducted

1,000

Institutions represented

100

Customer satisfaction

9.6

Institutional Partnerships

Residency programs invest way too much time and resources to set up their own mock orals and/or regional mock orals. Let us help!

Each Institutional Partnership is customized to supplement a program’s existing efforts. Based on leadership input, we arrange 1:1 and/or group mock orals with highly-vetted examiners and updated content, so residents get the best and most realistic experience possible.

Both admin and residents alike will benefit from flexible scheduling, session recordings, and performance metrics.

Partnership Form