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The Art of the Viva: Mastering the Oral Board Examination

The viva is a performance. It tests safety, logic, and communication as much as knowledge. Learn the frameworks and psychological tactics to score a 7/10 or higher.

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Dr. Study Smart4 min read
Exam Prep
6 Jan 20266m

ABOS Part I Survival Guide: The Comprehensive Blueprint

A strategic, deep-dive guide to crushing the ABOS Part I Computer-Based Examination. Detailed study schedules, high-yield resource analysis, and test-day tactics for the orthopaedic resident.

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Dr. Study Smart
Exam Technique
6 Jan 20264m

The Art of the Viva: Mastering the Oral Board Examination

The viva is a performance. It tests safety, logic, and communication as much as knowledge. Learn the frameworks and psychological tactics to score a 7/10 or higher.

D
Dr. Study Smart
International Exams
6 Jan 202614 minm

EBOT Exam Explained: Tactics for the European Board

A strategic guide to conquering the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT) examination. Focusing on the 'European Mindset', syllabus nuances, and high-yield resources.

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Dr. Anna Mueller
Wellness
6 Jan 20265m

Handling Exam Nerves: Performance Psychology for Surgeons

You know the medicine, but can you perform when it counts? A comprehensive guide to the neuroscience of stress, cognitive reframing, and tactical tools to peak on exam day.

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Dr. Study Smart
Exam Technique
6 Jan 20265m

The 'Killer' Introduction: Perfecting Your Short Case Opening Statement

The first 30 seconds of a short case determine your grade. A comprehensive guide to the 'Headline-Evidence-Diagnosis' formula, with templates for every major joint.

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Dr. Study Smart
Exam Prep
6 Jan 20263m

Mastering the FRCS (Tr & Orth) Clinicals: A 6-Month Roadmap

A comprehensive 6-month study timeline for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) Clinical Examination. Learn how to structure your revision, choose the right courses, and peak at the right time.

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Dr. Study Smart
Exam Technique
5 Jan 20264m

Viva Pitfalls: How to Fail (And How to Pass)

The viva is a psychological game. Learn the 5 types of candidates who fail, the phrases that trigger red flags, and the rescue strategies to save a sinking station.

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Dr. Study Smart
Trauma
5 Jan 202615 minm

Damage Control Orthopaedics: Principles and Practice

A practical guide to Damage Control Orthopaedics (DCO). When to temporize, how to apply safe external fixation, and the critical timing of conversion to definitive fixation.

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Dr. Study Smart
Wellness
5 Jan 20267m

The Final 24 Hours: A Strategic Guide to Exam Day Peak Performance

The hard work is done. The final day is about preservation, physiology, and psychology. A minute-by-minute protocol for the last 24 hours before your Fellowship exam.

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Dr. Study Smart

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