How to Find (and Get the Most Out of) a Study Buddy for the Oral Boards

The Oral Boards are an oral exam. That sounds obvious, but the implications for how you study are easy to underestimate. You can read through cases for hours and feel thoroughly prepared, then sit down in front of an examiner…

The 8 Answer Elements the ABO Expects on the Oral Board Exam — And How to Nail Them

The ABO does not publish much about how they grade the Oral Boards. But one thing they are transparent about is the answer structure they expect from every candidate: eight elements that should be addressed in every case response. Knowing…

How to Build a Study Schedule for the Ophthalmology Oral Boards

The Oral Boards have a reputation for catching residents off guard. Not because the material is unfamiliar, but because the format is unlike anything else in your training. Working through 42 clinical cases out loud, under time pressure, in front…

Acing the Ophthalmology Oral Boards: OphthoGenie’s Testing and Study Bank Features Explained

Now that you’ve found OphthoGenie, I’m sure you’re wondering what’s the best way to use this great tool! We’ve broken it down for you by feature. We know you’re going to find the 200+ cases and realistic format invaluable during…

What They Don’t Teach You About Refractive Surgery During Training

Refractive Training in the US If you’ve had the average ophthalmology training in the US, you’ve probably had about the same exposure to refractive surgery as you had to contact lens fitting (read: not much). Minimal attention is paid to…

What to Expect on Exam Day

The Basics The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) requires successful completion of written and oral board certification requirements within seven years of graduating residency.  The Written Qualifying Exam is offered annually in the fall. You will be eligible to take…