Young Surgeons Mock Orals and More - Part 1

Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:45 AM - 11:45 AM ET

Co-Moderator(s)

Beatrice Dionigi, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
New York Presbyterian/ Columbia University
NYP Columbia Medical Center
New York, NY, US

All disclosed relationships have been reviewed and managed prior to the start of this activity. Any relevant relationships will be listed below. This individual has no financial relationships to disclose
Susanna Hill, MD MSCI FACS (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Duke University
Duke University
Durham, NC, United States

All disclosed relationships have been reviewed and managed prior to the start of this activity. Any relevant relationships will be listed below. This individual has no financial relationships to disclose
David Kleiman, MD, MSc, FACS, FASCRS (he/him/his)

Staff Surgeon
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Melrose, MA, United States

All disclosed relationships have been reviewed and managed prior to the start of this activity. Any relevant relationships will be listed below. Applied Medical: Consultant (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing), Honoraria (Ongoing), Teaching (Ongoing); Intuitive Surgical: Honoraria (Ongoing)

CME: 1.25 hours

Breakout Rooms: Room 101-102; 103-104; 105-106

To achieve certification by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS), candidates must pass both a Written (Part I) and Oral Examination (Part II). The Oral Exam evaluates clinical experience, problem-solving, surgical judgment, and knowledge of current literature.

This workshop is designed to prepare candidates for the Oral Exam while also addressing challenges faced by fellows and recent graduates as they begin practice.

The session includes an overview of the mock oral exam structure, followed by two concurrent tracks:

Mock Oral Examination: Small-group format replicating the ABCRS Oral Exam, with examiners posing common clinical scenarios, direct questioning, and performance critiques. Participants observe and learn from peers while receiving feedback from board-certified faculty.

Mini-Symposium: Presentations and panel discussions on board review, transition to practice, academic development, career pathways, and financial planning—tailored to fellows and new attendings preparing for certification and early practice.

Don't Miss ASCRS U Live Ask the Experts Q&A Session: Young Surgeons Mock Orals: Bring Your Questions
Tuesday, 10:00 - 10:30 am in the Innovation Center

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the structure of the oral examination.
Demonstrate the ability to answer colorectal oral board style questions in a simulated, high stakes format.
Demonstrate knowledge among colleagues and learn from other examinees.
Recognize key topics relevant to his or her own career stage.

Presentations:

7:55 AM - 8:15 AM ET

Practical Tips and Tricks for the Oral Boards
Faculty: Beatrice Dionigi, MD, FACS, FASCRS – New York Presbyterian/ Columbia University
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM ET

Managing Up, Creating Value
Faculty: Jennifer Davids, MD (she/her/hers) – Boston Medical Center
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM ET

It Takes a Village: Leveraging APPs to Maximize Productivity
Faculty: Daniel J. Galante, n/a – Adventhealth
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM ET

The Devil's in the Details: Outpatient and Clinic Logistics
Faculty: Sara Berkey, MD – MedStar Health
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM ET

See One, Do One, Teach One: How to Teach While You're Still Learning
Faculty: Robert T. Lewis, MD (he/him/his) – Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Faculty: Sara Berkey, MD – MedStar Health
Faculty: Jennifer Davids, MD (she/her/hers) – Boston Medical Center
Faculty: Daniel J. Galante, n/a – Adventhealth
Faculty: Robert T. Lewis, MD (he/him/his) – Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford