American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast

How does the ABOS determine what types of questions appear on each examination? Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Valerae Lewis, who participated in the musculoskeletal oncology blueprint session, explains what an examination blueprint is and how you can use it when preparing for an ABOS examination.

Dr. Michael Bednar, who was recently elected President of the ABOS, discusses his goals as ABOS President.

This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2021 ABOS Part 1 Application Webinar. ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin gives an overview of the Application and tips on preparing for the Examination.

Dr. Larry Marsh, who served 10 years on the Board as a Director, explains what ABOS Directors do and why an orthopaedic surgeon should consider the opportunity.

This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2021 ABOS Subspecialty Certification Application Webinar. ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin gives an overview of the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Hand Subspecialty Certification Applications.

Orthopaedic surgery leaders Dr. Christopher Harner and Dr. Charles Carroll, IV talk about ABOS Board Certification, ABOS Subspecialty Certification, and more!

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Milo Sewards discusses his role as an ABOS Standard Setter and what volunteer orthopaedic surgeons do after an ABOS computer examination is administered to help set fair, equitable passing standards.

ABOS Director Dr. April Armstrong provides Diplomates some tips on preparing for the upcoming Computer-Based Recertification Examination.

This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2020 ABOS Case Based Examination Webinar.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Wooster, who passed the 2019 ABOS Part I Examination, provides hints on preparing for the Examination.

Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopaedic surgery in the St. Louis area and an ABOS volunteer for the last several years, talks about his experience on the ABOS Question Writing Task Force.

There are 21 members of the ABOS Board of Directors--20 practicing orthopaedic surgeons and 1 public member. On this episode, we hear from public member Mr. Jack Evans on the role of the public member.

ABOS Diplomate Dr. Mark Billante talks about his experience with last year's ABOS WLA and gives helpful hints for those considering taking the 2020 ABOS WLA.

Dr. Rick Wright, President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses his goals as President. Dr. Wright also talks about changes that the ABOS has made over the last few years to help Diplomates, including the ABOS WLA and additional offerings for the Computer-Based Recertification Examinations.

ABOS Director Dr. Ann Van Heest discusses ABOS's role in Graduate Medical Education and what charges are coming.

Dr. Sandeep Mannava provides helpful hints on preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination and why he chose to be an ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholar.

ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin discusses the ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).