That Hand Doc

01/20/2026

After helping over 50 surgeons,
the number one mistake I see
is underestimating the boards.

Not because they are careless.
But because they do not know
what they are actually being tested on.

So they prepare the wrong way.

Many assume presenting cases for boards
is the same as residency
or day to day clinical discussions.

It is not.

Board exam case presentation
follows a very specific structure.

The goal is clarity.
Getting to the point.
Showing examiners exactly what they need to see
without wandering off track.

When surgeons do not understand this format,
they walk into the exam unprepared
even if they know the medicine.

If you want to avoid this mistake
and pass your oral boards on your next try,
let’s fix the structure first.

👉 DM “MISTAKES” to get started.

01/19/2026

People ask me all the time:
“What’s the real reason surgeons fail oral boards?”

The short answer?
They don’t practice presenting out loud the right way.

The real answer?
They prepare alone. No feedback. No timing correction. No pressure testing.
No one challenging their thought process in real time.

And that’s a problem — because oral boards aren’t testing what you know.
They’re testing how you communicate what you know under pressure.

Most surgeons are clinically excellent.
But they’ve never practiced defending their cases verbally
with someone pushing back, interrupting, and probing their decisions.

Examiners don’t just want the final answer.
They want to see how you got there.

That’s why practicing cases out loud with expert feedback changes everything.

If ABOS Part II is on your calendar and this hits close to home,
DM PRACTICE and I’ll share how we train surgeons to present with confidence.

01/16/2026

There are hidden costs
to not passing your boards.

Careers get delayed.
Partnerships get put on hold.
Hospital privileges can be denied.

Some surgeons are forced
to change their entire career path
because they cannot pass.

I have seen it firsthand.

When you add it up,
the financial impact alone
can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars
from missed promotions and lost time.

And that is before the stress.

Your schedule gets consumed.
Your family feels it.
Your life revolves around retaking the exam.

You do not just lose money.
You lose momentum.

If you want to save both time and money
and pass on your next attempt,
let’s fix this the right way.

👉 DM “BOARDS” and we will help you get started.

01/15/2026

You think your problem is studying harder.
More cases. More notes. More prep courses.

But ABOS Part II is not a written exam.
It is a live defense of your thinking.

Most failures happen because surgeons prepare silently
then freeze when asked why.

Oral boards test how you think out loud
how you justify decisions
how you handle pressure and follow up questions.

When your presentation improves
your cases stop being a liability
and start becoming your advantage.

This is not about having more cases.
It is about presenting them with confidence.

If ABOS Part II is coming up and that thought makes your stomach drop
you are not alone.

DM 'PRESENT' if you want to master case presentation and walk into boards calm, clear, and prepared.

01/14/2026

Passing boards isn’t about luck or cramming harder. It’s about clarity, structure, and knowing exactly how to communicate your cases under pressure. When preparation mirrors the exam itself, confidence replaces hesitation and results follow. If you’re ready to change the outcome on your next attempt, DM 'BOARDS'.

01/13/2026

Your success story could be next.

I don’t believe in hype.
I believe in outcomes especially for an exam that can derail a career if you fail.

Surgeons who complete the full coaching process consistently see results because this isn’t generic board prep.
It’s individualized, 1:1 guidance from someone who’s been through ABOS Part II and knows exactly what examiners look for.

What clients repeatedly tell me:
• The clarity around case selection and summaries changes everything
• Oral defense skills matter more than volume
• Personalized feedback is what builds real confidence
• This level of support doesn’t exist in big box courses

When you’re staring down an exam with a ~17% failure rate, guessing isn’t an option.

If you’re preparing for ABOS Part II and want to walk in calm, clear, and confident. DM “BOARDS” to get started.

01/13/2026

Ready to pass your boards with confidence?

Most orthopedic surgeons do everything right on paper.
Hundreds of cases. Endless prep. Generic courses checked off.

And still… they freeze in the oral defense.

That’s because passing ABOS Part II isn’t about how many cases you collect.
It’s about how clearly you think, speak, and defend under pressure.

The surgeons who pass consistently don’t rely on generic board prep.
They practice with someone who’s actually taken — and passed — these boards.

My Ortho Board Prep system is built for surgeons who can’t afford to fail:
• Targeted prep to pass ABOS Part II on your next try
• AI-powered case summaries and file organization to save 100s of hours
• 1:1 coaching to master oral presentation and follow-up questions

If you’re preparing for ABOS Part II but still feel terrified of failing…
this is for you.

DM me “BOARDS” and let’s talk about getting you across the finish line.

01/13/2026

If you’re dreading your oral boards, this might surprise you 👇

That dread usually means you care.
And surgeons who care are closer to passing than they think.

What derails most candidates isn’t lack of knowledge.
It’s inefficient prep, generic courses, and zero focus on how you present under pressure.

I built a different approach after watching brilliant surgeons spend 400+ hours collecting cases…
Only to fail because they couldn’t present them clearly.

Here’s what actually changes outcomes:
• AI-assisted case prep that saves hundreds of hours
• Focused oral practice on what examiners actually score
• 1:1 coaching tailored to your weak spots
• Stress management for a high-stakes exam day

That’s how we’ve helped 50+ surgeons a year avoid career disruption and pass with confidence.

If you’re ready to pass your ABOS Part II on the first try,
DM me “BOARDS” and I’ll personally send details on my 3-month intensive program.

03/30/2024

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