The Pass Machine : General Surgery Recertification Board Review course

Overview

The Pass Machine : General Surgery Recertification Board Review Course is a comprehensive digital program designed to support surgeons preparing for their recertification in general surgery. This on-demand education covers critical exam topics aligned with the general surgery recertification blueprint, providing focused review across multiple domains relevant to surgical practice.

On-demand general surgery education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course is structured to enhance knowledge and reinforce key concepts tested in the general surgery recertification exam. It covers major content areas with expert-led presentations focused on clinical relevance and exam preparation.

• Perioperative Care – 20% of the Exam
  • Fluids & Electrolytes (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
  • Coagulation & Hemostasis (1 Hour) — Michael Woo, MD
  • Wound Healing & Scarring (0.75 Hours) — Kevin Pei, MD
  • Nutrition (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
  • Infections (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
  • Anesthesiology (1 Hour) — Michael Woo, MD
  • Patient Safety (0.5 Hours) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
  • Acid Base Disorders (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Alimentary Tract – 20% of the Exam
  • Large Intestines (1.5 Hours) — Marc Singer, MD
  • Small Intestines (1 Hour) — Marc Singer, MD
  • Anorectal (0.5 Hours) — Marc Singer, MD
  • Stomach & Duodenum (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
  • Esophagus (1 Hour) — Mary Maish, MD, MPH
• Abdomen – 15% of the Exam
  • Biliary Diseases & Disorders of the Spleen (1.5 Hours) — Gary Marshall, MD
  • Liver Tumors & Portal Hypertension (1 Hour) — Aaron Chevinsky, MD
  • Pancreas (1 Hour) — Aaron Chevinsky, MD
  • Diaphragm (0.5 Hours) — Mary Maish, MD, MPH
  • Hernia (0.5 Hours) — Marc Singer, MD
• Trauma – 13% of the Exam
  • Principles & Upper Body Injuries (1.65 Hours) — Kevin Pei, MD
  • Lower Body Injuries (1.6 Hours) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Vascular System – 7% of the Exam
  • Arterial Aneurysms & Arterial Diseases (1.5 Hours) — Tina R. Desai, MD
  • Venous & Carotid Artery Diseases, Vascular Trauma, & Hemodialysis Access (1.5 Hours) — Tina R. Desai, MD
• Surgical Critical Care – 6% of the Exam
  • Shock & Resuscitation (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
  • Ventilation Management (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
• Breast – 6% of the Exam
  • Breast Cancer (2 Hours) — Aaron Chevinsky, MD
• Surgery Problems in Related Specialties – 6% of the Exam
  • Pediatric Surgery (1 Hour) — Srikumar Pillai, MD
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (1 Hour) — Natasha Jenkins, MD
  • Transplant & Immunology (1 Hour) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
  • Urology (1 Hour) — Scott Eggener, MD
  • Lung (1 Hour) — Mary Maish, MD, MPH
• Head and Neck – 2% of the Exam
  • Head & Neck Surgery (1.5 Hours) — Louis Portugal, MD
• Endocrine – 2% of the Exam
  • Endocrine (1.5 Hours) — Cord Sturgeon, MD
• Oncology/Skin/Soft Tissues – 2% of the Exam
  • Oncology, Skin Cancers, & Sarcomas (1 Hour) — Aaron Chevinsky, MD
• Legal/Ethics – 1% of the Exam
  • Medical Ethics (1 Hour) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD

Speakers

• Kevin Pei, MD
• Michael Woo, MD
• Gary Marshall, MD
• Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
• Marc Singer, MD
• Mary Maish, MD, MPH
• Aaron Chevinsky, MD
• Tina R. Desai, MD
• Srikumar Pillai, MD
• Natasha Jenkins, MD
• Scott Eggener, MD
• Louis Portugal, MD
• Cord Sturgeon, MD

Target Audience

This course is intended for board-certified general surgeons preparing for their recertification exam. It is also suitable for surgical trainees and practitioners seeking to strengthen their knowledge of general surgery principles and subspecialty topics relevant to board standards.

Why This Topic Matters

The Pass Machine : General Surgery Recertification Board Review Course addresses the essential knowledge areas required for successful completion of the general surgery recertification exam. By offering a focused review of perioperative care, traumatic injuries, vascular conditions, and other core subjects, this course supports surgical professionals in maintaining clinical expertise.

MedHub Central provides access to this targeted education to reinforce understanding in key specialty areas, promoting ongoing professional development within the field of general surgery.