That Hand Doc

Meet Dr Jesse Dashe, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist conditions. DrDashe.com

Dr. Dashe is a dedicated hand surgeon specializing in orthopedic surgery and the intricate field of hand and upper extremity surgery. He understands the vital role our hands, forearms, and elbows play in our daily lives, whether we're working, engaging in sports, or enjoying quality time with loved ones. Dr. Dashe's primary goal is to enhance functionality, alleviate discomfort, and provide tailored and innovative solutions that meet each patient's unique needs.

01/29/2026

What got me into coaching other surgeons
while still practicing as an orthopedic surgeon myself
was seeing the same problem over and over.

People were unprepared for their boards.

Colleagues kept asking me questions.
What to focus on.
How to structure cases.
How to manage the stress.

I realized I had built a system
that actually worked.

So I refined it.

That system has now helped
many surgeons pass their oral boards
on the next try.

Because the truth is
most board prep resources fall short.

And a big part of boards
is not just knowledge.
It is psychological.

Clarity reduces stress.
Structure builds confidence.

If you want clarity
on what to focus on
and how to prepare the right way,
I would be happy to help.

👉 DM “BOARDS” and let’s get you started.

01/28/2026

You’re not bad at taking tests.
And you’re definitely not a bad surgeon.

What you’re experiencing isn’t a capability issue.
It’s a format problem.

Oral boards don’t reward studying harder.
They reward presenting differently.

Most surgeons prepare for ABOS Part II like it’s a written exam.
More reading. More notes. More memorization.

And that’s why it feels so frustrating.

The oral boards test a completely different skill set:
• How you structure your thinking out loud
• How you explain decisions under pressure
• How you respond when an examiner pushes back

None of that is trained in daily clinical practice.

There’s nothing wrong with your knowledge.
You just haven’t been coached on this specific skill.

Once surgeons learn the oral board presentation format,
their confidence changes almost immediately.

If you’re ready to build presentation skills that actually match your clinical expertise,
DM 'SKILLS.'

01/27/2026

This is why DIY board prep
does not always work.

It is not a lack of effort.
It is a lack of direction.

Most surgeons are studying hard
but not studying the right things.

Your time is limited.
You are a practicing orthopedic surgeon.
You have patients, a family,
and real life stress.

Spending hours on the wrong material
is the fastest way to burn out
and still fail.

The key is knowing
exactly what to focus on
to get the highest return
on the time you have.

That is what I do.

I help orthopedic surgeons
focus their efforts,
save time,
and prepare the right way
to pass their boards.

👉 DM “BOARDS” if you want a smarter prep strategy.

01/26/2026

Every month you delay serious board prep feels harmless.
“I’ll start next month.”
“Work is too busy right now.”
“Once things slow down.”

But the cost compounds quietly.

The obvious cost is money.
Retake fees. Travel. Time off work.

The hidden cost is opportunity.
Delayed partnerships. Slower career momentum. Fewer options.

The career cost can be real.
Some hospitals won’t grant privileges without board certification.

Then there’s the emotional toll no one talks about.
The stress. The embarrassment. Explaining another delay or failure.

And the biggest cost?
Time. Another 6–12 months living in uncertainty instead of moving forward.

Failure doesn’t just cost money.
It costs confidence, clarity, and momentum.

The longer you wait, the more expensive failure becomes.

If you’ve been telling yourself “it’s not the right time,”
ask yourself what that story is actually costing you.

DM 'COST' if ABOS Part II is coming up and you want a smarter plan.

01/22/2026

I have helped over 50 surgeons
pass their oral boards.

Most of the time,
the problem is not knowledge.

It is communication.

Surgeons often know the medicine
but struggle to present the case
in a clear, structured way
that examiners expect.

Most prep courses fall short.

They are too generic.
They are not comprehensive.
And if you do get to present cases,
it can take several days
and require travel and time away from work.

That is why I built Ortho Board Prep.

A focused system
designed around how boards are actually tested.

The result
over a 90 percent success rate
helping surgeons pass their oral boards.

If you want a proven method
to pass on your next attempt,
let’s get you prepared the right way.

👉 DM “BOARDS” to get started.

01/21/2026

Three years ago, I watched too many brilliant surgeons fail their oral boards.

Not because they weren’t good surgeons.
They were exceptional in the OR.

But under exam pressure, they couldn’t clearly articulate why they were making decisions.

That’s when I realized the real gap wasn’t knowledge.
It was presentation, structure, and confidence under pressure.

Most board prep courses were generic.
Same advice. Same scripts. Same “hope this sticks” approach.

Surgeons didn’t need more information.
They needed personalized coaching and real-time feedback on how they present cases.

So I built a system that combines:
• AI-powered case preparation
• Intensive verbal case presentation practice
• Direct, specific feedback on timing, clarity, and examiner pushback

The result?
Surgeons who were terrified walked in confident — and passed on their next attempt.

Now I help 50+ surgeons every year avoid the career disruption of board failure.

If you’re preparing for oral boards and want a different outcome,
DM 'STORY' to learn more.

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.

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