Mock Oral Exams – Post Survey Mock Oral Exam Post Survey What is your current PGY Level:(Required)select optionPGY1PGY2PGY3PGY4PGY5FellowWhat is your sex/gender?(Required)select optionMaleFemalePrefer not to answerHow would you describe your race/ethnicity?(Required)select optionWhite/caucasianAfrican descent (Afro-Latinx, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Black, and African Immigrants)Hispanic or LatinoAsianMiddle EasternIndianAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderOther (please specify):Prefer not to answerSpecify "Other": In which region is your current training program located?(Required)select optionNortheast (Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia)Southeast (West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida)Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona)Midwest (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota)West (Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii)If you are a fellow, what fellowship are you completing:select optionAdvanced GIAdvanced GI/MISBariatricForegutComplex Flexible EndoscopyHepatopancreatobiliaryThoracicSurgical OncologyTrauma/Acute CarePediatric SurgeryBreast SurgeryTransplantEndocrine SurgeryColorectal SurgeryVascular SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryOther (Please specify)Specify "Other": Did you or do you currently participate in regular mock oral board study sessions in your residency program?(Required) Yes No If 'Yes', is your participation voluntary? Yes No If 'No', is your participation mandatory due to your previous score(s) on the ABSITE? Yes No Did you ever participate in a formal (typically annual) mock oral examination in your residency program?(Required) Yes No Was participation in these sessions voluntary or required by your program? Voluntary Required How many sessions does your program offer per academic year?(Required) 0 1 2 3 4 =/> 5 How many of the SAGES Mock Oral Boards sessions have you attended to date?(Required) 0 1 2 3 4 =/> 5 For any SAGES Mock Oral sessions that you have attended, have you prepared for them ahead of time? Yes No Have you already taken the American Board of Surgery Certifying Exam?(Required) Yes No How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the SAGES mock oral program:(Required)Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeN/AThe Mock Oral Boards Sessions were held at times that I could attend?The Mock Oral Boards Sessions were of appropriate length?The format of the mock oral boards sessions (2 trainees to 1 examiner) was appropriate and did not cause significant test anxiety?The Mock Oral Boards Sessions were very similar to the actual Certifying Exam (CE)?The Mock Oral Boards Sessions prepared me well for the CE from a knowledge and content perspective?The Mock Oral Boards Sessions prepared me well for the CE from a format (virtual question and answer, eye contact, etc.) perspective?Would any other times be better than evenings? Please describe any changes that would be helpful for the format? Any other formats that would work? Please rank the following in order of most helpful to least helpful in terms of preparing you for the CE:Review of patient management for surgical diseasesTest Preparation (professional composure)Exposure to common question scenariosExperience of answering questions virtuallyVerbal feedback from the examinerWritten feedback from the examinerBeing able to observe the other trainee during their examinationFeedback on styleIf SAGES were to offer mock oral sessions twice per year or more in the current format, based on your experience in the pilot sessions and your preparation for the CE, is this something that you would participate in?(Required) Yes No If 'Yes', is this something that you would participate in in addition to other formalized courses (ie Osler course) or in exchange for other formalized courses? In addition In exchange Did you use any other formalized preparation courses prior to your CE? Yes No If 'Yes', what course? Do you feel like the SAGES mock orals complemented these courses or do you feel like SAGES or other courses were missing specific content that you felt would have better prepared you for your CE?Answer 'Yes' or 'No' and if content was missing, please also specify what... What value has the SAGES Mock Orals Course added to your Preparation?Check all that apply Increased ability to participate in team mock oral simulation with colleagues. Perceived increased verbal fluency when covering complex surgical algorithms. Improved understanding of the design of the oral board exam. Enhanced capacity to effectively study for the oral exam. Other - specify below What "Other" value? How has the SAGES Mock Orals Course affected Your Confidence?Check all that apply Increased verbal confidence with direct question formats with faculty. Improved ability to hear and integrate feedback into your study plans. Enhanced ability to discuss complex clinical surgical algorithms. Enhanced ability to explain the steps of complex operations. Other - specify below What "Other" affect? What do you feel would be an appropriate cost for this educational activity?select optionShould be included as part of candidate membership fees.Should be included as part of the SAGES annual meeting registration.$100$250$500$1000 (Osler Course)Additional Comments/Feedback