Navigating the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) Success: Insights From Pre-assessment Practices in Preparing Surgical Residents for Competitive Sub-specialties.

Introduction The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) is a critical tool in assessing surgical residents' readiness for board certification and clinical practice. While various factors influencing ABSITE performance have been examined, the impact of innovative educational resources, such as TrueLearn, remains underexplored. TrueLearn's adaptive learning algorithms and comprehensive question banks offer a promising adjunct to traditional study methods.

A Comparative American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) Performance Analysis Between International vs. Domestic Graduates and Doctor of Medicine (MD) vs. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Medical Degrees.

Introduction The American Board of Surgery (ABS) plays a pivotal role in certifying surgeons in the United States, with the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) serving as a critical assessment tool for general surgery residents aspiring for certification. The aim of this study is to compare the performance of international medical graduates (IMGs) to their domestic counterparts and assess the impact of different medical degrees on ABSITE scores. Notably, ABSITE scores often dictate the trajectory of a surgical career, including opportunities for fellowship placements in specialized fields such as plastic surgery.