New RISE Article Provides Faculty Guide for Mock Oral Exams

An article was added to the Resources in Surgical Education (RISE) section of the ACS website that provides A Faculty Guide for Mock Oral Exams.

Authored by Paul J. Schenarts, MD, FACS, and Marcus Balters, MD, FACS, the article describes the unique benefits and challenges of mock oral examinations in preparation for the American Board of Surgery Certification Exam. It also offers a before, during, and after checklist for performing high-quality mock oral exams.

Additional surgical education articles are available on various topics, including sustainable surgery, the readiness of graduating residents, writing a winning manuscript, and strategies for increasing psychological safety in the surgical learning environment.