Mock Orals Course
Friday, February 28, 2025 (Virtual one-on-one mock orals)
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 (Q&A Sessions for pre-recorded didactics)
Didactic lectures are pre-recorded for attendees to watch on their own between February 28 and March 8. The course is intended for those taking their exam in the current year.
Held 100% Virtually
About the Course
The purpose of this interactive course is to simulate a radiation oncology oral board examination through series of virtual one-on-one timed interviews reviewing high yield cases with individual feedback (day one on Friday) and a didactic half-day session (day two on Sunday) with disease-site experts providing an overview with practical tips.* Pre-recorded didactic lectures will be shared for attendees to view on their own. Then on Sunday, disease-site experts will hold live virtual 30-minute question and answer sessions. The instructors for this course include a combination of invited nationally recognized faculty and our own top-ranked faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland.
*Faculty/guest examiners of this course are not current oral board examiners. Examiners for this course do not have a role in the development or administration of examinations. Course material presented at the event will not appear on any oral board examination.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to/ will:
- Experience one-on-one case-based interviews for all disease sites which are important for the final oral examination.
- Practice delivery of answers in an examination atmosphere.
- Obtain individualized verbal feedback at the end of each session.
- Receive tumor site specific group feedback.
- Review high-yield cases with practical tips by site experts.
Registration
The cost of this virtual course is $700. To maximize the one-on-one time with examiners, we have a limited number of 27 examination spots available. This course is intended for those taking their exam in 2025.
Advanced registration is required. Once a registration is submitted, you will have 24 hours to submit a request for refund. After that time, no refund will be provided for any reason.
Questions or Need Assistance?
For assistance completing the online registration, please call Nix Conference & Meeting Management at 314-645-1455 or email them at registrar@nixmeetings.com
For questions about the course, please contact the course coordinator Jessica White, Jessica.White@umm.edu, 410-328-7618.
Further information can be found on the course website: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/radonc/Special-Courses--Events/Mock-Orals-Course/
