The Osler Institute

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Surgery (Thoracic)

Thoracic Surgery

“…I believe it is a ‘great course’”  *  “I feel [the course] helped me pass.”  *

The Osler Institute has nearly thirty years of experience in preparing physicians for their board examinations. We can help you today.
A survey of Osler participants shows significantly higher pass rates for Osler students compared with those who did not take our course.
The difference in pass rates is difficult to explain away by self-selection in attendance over-representing those who would have passed without taking the Osler course.

Exam pass % for: Written Oral
Osler Participants 91% 96%
Candidates without an Osler review 68% 72%

“Osler gives … unfair advantage” said a Board Trustee. “He’s wrong and right,” reported an Osler participant who heard the trustee’s comment. “The course does give candidates an advantage – but it’s not unfair.” This student had failed his boards before taking the Osler course but told us that he passed easily after doing the course. “This time didn’t even feel like an exam. It was like having a discussion with a colleague.”

The Osler course can work for you too.  

Objectives Methods
Increase basic knowledge and clinical skills Home study questions with answers and review
 Prepare candidates for written and oral board exams  Seminar with Powerpoints and lecture-note syllabus
Provide practicing physicians with a review and update Practice exams for your written and oral boards
Thoracic Surgery Mock Orals June 5-7 Chicago
Please select your registration type, your hotel room requirements and your preferences for Mock Orals.
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Designation: The Osler Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 30 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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This 3-day course is similar to our general surgery oral board course taken by about half of surgery candidates. Registration includes doing a mock oral exam and observing your colleagues mock orals. See Page Footer for Additional Cost Information.

Course Guarantee We are so confident in the excellence of this course that we guarantee: if you fail your board exam after taking this course, we will waive your registration fee once to repeat the course.

Thoracic Surgery Course on MP3 CD's w/Electronic Syllabus
$290.00
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Optionally add an MP3 player loaded with all of the audio
CDCover.png Learn on the go!!! 18 hours of material recorded at our live review courses. The Osler Institute utilizes state of the art equipment to record each of our review courses. Then, based on participant feedback, compiles a set of lectures including the top ranked speakers for each of the topics that are covered in our review course. Each CD includes a full days lectures in MP3 format suitable to load onto your MP3 player, listen to on your computer or MP3 capable CD player. Included with each set is an electronic copy of the syllabus that corresponds with the audio lectures. Available as an option is an MP3 player already loaded with all the audio, listen on the go, in your car, between rounds. etc. Section # 1  Coronary Artery Disease & Surgery Ahmed Mahmoud **** Thoracic Aorta Ahmed Mahmoud **** Thoracic Trauma Ahmed Mahmoud **** Chest Wall Faiz Bhora **** Lung Neoplasms Faiz Bhora **** Mediastinum Faiz Bhora **** Lung Inflammatory Disease Faiz Bhora **** Esophagus Faiz Bhora Section # 2  Transfusions and Coagulation Ahmed Mahmoud **** Congenital Heart Disease I-V Bassem Mora **** Trachea Ahmed Mahmoud **** Mitral Valve Ahmed Mahmoud **** Diaphragmatic Hernia Ahmed Mahmoud Section # 3  Thoracic Critical Care Phillip Zaret **** Thoracic Board Review Phillip Zaret **** Cardiomyopathy Jonah Odim **** Assistive Devices Jonah Odim **** Extracorporeal Profusion Jonah Odim **** Cardiac Tumors Jonah Odim **** Transplant Principles and Transplants Jonah Odim **** Aortic Valve Disease Ahmed Mahmoud

Sample Audio

Thoracic Surgery Syllabus (Instant Download)
$70.00
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syllabus.jpg Compiled from the "Best Of" past courses based on participant feedback. This syllabus (392 pages) is an excellent study guide for the Part 1 examination. Topics covered include: Section # 1  Coronary Artery Disease & Surgery Ahmed Mahmoud **** Thoracic Aorta Ahmed Mahmoud **** Thoracic Trauma Ahmed Mahmoud **** Chest Wall Faiz Bhora **** Lung Neoplasms Faiz Bhora **** Mediastinum Faiz Bhora **** Lung Inflammatory Disease Faiz Bhora **** Esophagus Faiz Bhora Section # 2  Transfusions and Coagulation Ahmed Mahmoud **** Congenital Heart Disease I-V Bassem Mora **** Trachea Ahmed Mahmoud **** Mitral Valve Ahmed Mahmoud **** Diaphragmatic Hernia Ahmed Mahmoud Section # 3  Thoracic Critical Care Phillip Zaret **** Thoracic Board Review Phillip Zaret **** Cardiomyopathy Jonah Odim **** Assistive Devices Jonah Odim **** Extracorporeal Profusion Jonah Odim **** Cardiac Tumors Jonah Odim **** Transplant Principles and Transplants Jonah Odim **** Aortic Valve Disease Ahmed Mahmoud Sample Notes
Thoracic Surgery (Clinical Scenarios)
$99.00
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TScs.jpg This unique case-based review of thoracic surgery offers excellent preparation for oral board examinations, which emphasize both general knowledge and case management. Written by recognized experts, the book presents a variety of cases covering the full spectrum of thoracic surgical diseases. Each case begins with the clinical presentation and proceeds to X-ray report, differential diagnosis, CT scan report, diagnosis and recommendation, surgical approach, outcome, and discussion. X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopic photographs, and other relevant illustrations accompany the text. Some cases include postoperative complications and discussion of the causes, evaluation, and management of these complications.
Thoracic Surgery Home Study Questions and Answers
$60.00
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Optionally add a printed copy shipped to your home or office.
sdscover.jpg This 177 page Q&A format book, edited by a some of our best current and former faculty, covers Thoracic surgery topics and pearls. Detailed answers with analysis for each question is included.

Course Attendees Receive this product at no cost.
Objectives
• Increase proficiency in thoracic and cardiac surgery
• Prepare candidates for thoracic surgery board exams
• Provide thoracic surgeons with a review and update
Methods
• Seminar with slides and lecture-note syllabus
• Questions and Answer sessions in evenings
• Practice oral exams with faculty feedback

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Faculty
 

Ahmed Mahmoud, MD†

Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery

University of California, Davis

   

Phillip Zaret, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

The Chicago Medical School

 

Norman Snow, MD

Professor of Surgery

University of Illinois at Chicago
   

Faiz Bhora, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Columbia University

 

Khaled Abdelbady, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery

University of Illinois at Chicago

   

Bassem Mora, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

University of Chicago

 

Darryl Pearlstein, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin

   

Jonah Odim, MD, PhD

Senior Medical Officer

National Institute of Health

 

Ali Khoynezhad, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

University of Nebraska

   

Robert Youngblood, MD

Professor Emeritus of Surgery

East Carolina University

 

Shashank Jolly, MD

Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Stanford Hosp, Fargo, ND

     
   † Course Director      

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Topics
Thoracic Surgery Cardiac Surgery
Chest Wall Mitral Valve Disease
Mediastinum Aortic Valve Disease
Congenital Lung Coronary Artery Disease
Diaphragmatic Hernias Coronary Arter Surgery
Pulmonary Neoplasms Thoracic Aorta
Pulmonary Infections Cardiac Tumors
Trachea Cardiomyopathy
Esophagus Extracorporeal Perfusion
Thoracic Trauma  
  Congenital Heart Disease
Critical Care Tetrology of Fallout
Cardiac Critical Care Septal Defects
Pulmonary Critical Care Double Outlet Right Ventricle
Metabolic Alterations Arterosus and Coarctation
Coagulation Disorders Univentricular Heart
Transfusions Coronary Artery Anomalies
Pediatric Management Hypoplastic Left Heart
  Neoplasms of the Heart

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Lodging charges are not included in the registration fee.
If not staying under the Osler Room Block at the course hotel there is a $43 per day charge for the Banquet Fee which covers the cost of the meeting rooms, lunches and refreshments

Cancellation Policy: Subject to a $100 fee, refunds will be made for cancellations received at least 14 days before the course begins.


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