The ABS Certifying Exam (Oral Boards) does not test your ability to recite paragraphs. It tests . Schwartz notes are structured as "If/Then" statements. For example:
Do not use a computer. Use a Leuchtturm1917 or Moleskine notebook with a highlighter. The tactile act of writing surgical anatomy forces you to slow down and process. schwartz surgery notes
Open Schwartz to Chapter 10 (Wound Healing). Spend 45 minutes writing a one-page note answering three questions: 1) What are the phases of wound healing? 2) What factors delay healing (systemic and local)? 3) What is the evidence for negative pressure wound therapy? Do this, and you will be ready for the operating room tomorrow. The ABS Certifying Exam (Oral Boards) does not