The Pass Machine : General Surgery Qualifying Board Review course

Overview

The Pass Machine : General Surgery Qualifying Board Review Course is a comprehensive, on-demand surgical review designed to reinforce knowledge across key general surgery topics. This course covers a broad spectrum of surgical specialties and applied sciences relevant to board exam preparation and clinical practice.

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

Agenda

This course includes extensive lectures covering core areas in general surgery, delivered by multiple expert faculty members. Each session focuses on fundamental concepts and practical applications to strengthen surgical expertise.

• Biliary Diseases & Disorders of the Spleen (1.5 Hours) — Gary Marshall, MD
• Pancreas (1 Hour) — Aaron H. Chevinsky, MD
• Diaphragm (0.5 Hours) — Mary S. Maish, MD, MPH
• Hernia (0.5 Hours) — Konstantin Umanskiy, MD
• Large Intestines (1.5 Hours) — Konstantin Umanskiy, MD
• Small Intestines (1 Hour) — Konstantin Umanskiy, MD
• Stomach & Duodenum (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
• Esophagus (1 Hour) — Mary S. Maish, MD, MPH
• Anorectal (0.5 Hours) — Konstantin Umanskiy, MD
• Head & Neck Surgery (1.5 Hours) — Louis Portugal, MD
• Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment (2 Hours) — Aaron H. Chevinsky, MD
• Endocrine (3 Hours) — Cord Sturgeon, MD, MS
• Vascular Surgery (2.5 Hours) — Tina Desai, MD
• Shock & Resuscitation (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
• Ventilation Management (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
• Trauma: Principles & Upper Body Injuries (1.5 Hours) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Trauma: Lower Body Injuries (1.5 Hours) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Transplant & Immunology (1 Hour) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
• Pediatric Surgery (1 Hour) — Srikumar Pillai, MD
• Lung (1 Hour) — Mary S. Maish, MD, MPH
• Plastic Surgery (1.5 Hours) — Russell R. Reid, MD, PhD
• Urology (1 Hour) — Joshua Meeks, MD
• Save a Life: Gynecology & Obstetrics (2 Hours) — Phillip H. Zaret, MD
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (1 Hour) — Natasha Jenkins, MD
• Fluids & Electrolytes (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Infections of Concern to the Surgeon (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Nutrition (1 Hour) — Gary Marshall, MD
• Coagulation & Hemostasis (1 Hour) — Michael C. Woo, MD
• Wound Healing & Scarring (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Oncology, Skin Cancers, & Sarcomas (1 Hour) — Aaron H. Chevinsky, MD
• Acid Base Disorders (1 Hour) — Kevin Pei, MD
• Applications of Physiology in Surgical Care (0.75 Hours) — Donald E. Fry, MD
• Geriatric Surgery & End-of Life Care (0.5 Hours) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
• Minimally Invasive Surgery (0.5 Hours) — Mary S. Maish, MD, MPH
• Anesthesiology (1 Hour) — Michael C. Woo, MD
• Radiology (0.75 Hours) — Aaron H. Chevinsky, MD
• Statistics & Outcomes (0.75 Hours) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
• Medical Ethics (0.75 Hours) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
• Patient Safety (0.5 Hours) — Dorry Segev, MD, PhD
• Exam Information — API Staff
• Save A Life I (2 Hours) — Phillip H. Zaret, MD
• Save A Life II (2 Hours) — Phillip H. Zaret, MD
• Save A Life III (1.5 Hours) — Phillip H. Zaret, MD

Speakers

This course features a diverse group of surgical experts contributing content across multiple sub-specialties within general surgery. Faculty members bring clinical and academic experience to the curriculum, supporting a comprehensive review of essential topics for surgical board exam preparation.

Target Audience

This course is intended for general surgery residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons preparing for the Qualifying Board examination. It is also useful for surgical educators and healthcare professionals seeking in-depth review of general surgery subspecialties and foundational concepts.

Why This Topic Matters

The Pass Machine : General Surgery Qualifying Board Review Course offers a relevant and thorough review essential for those preparing for general surgery certification. The course covers critical surgical knowledge areas to support professional development and exam readiness in this complex specialty.

Accessed through MedHub Central, this course provides a flexible learning framework that aligns with the needs of surgeons seeking to strengthen their expertise. Its focused content plays a key role in maintaining high standards of surgical knowledge and clinical competence.