53rd Oral Board Exam Review Course

2025 Course Dates: September 15-19, 2025

Registration for 2025 Oral Board Exam Review Course is closed.

CHAIR: Robert Pearl, MD
CO-CHAIR: Yvonne Karanas, MD
ADMINISTRATOR: Christine Reyes-Santos

Join us for the Stanford Plastic Surgery Oral Board Exam Review Course, an interactive and comprehensive live event that will take place from Monday, September 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, September 19, 2025, until approximately 2:30 p.m. This in-person course is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) Oral Board Examination.

Through didactic lectures, individual mock oral examinations, and group mock oral examinations, you will gain a thorough understanding of board-relevant cases and receive the tools you need to succeed. Each candidate will have the opportunity to participate in two practice oral examinations and participate in multiple group mock oral examinations, providing an immersive learning experience that mirrors the format and content of the actual examination.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course is designed for surgeons who are preparing for the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) Oral Board Examination and are looking for a comprehensive review of plastic surgery education.

COURSE DETAILS

COURSE DATES: September 15-19, 2025
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
COST: $3,000

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Daily Lectures
Individual Mock Oral Exam
Group Mock Oral Exam
Breakfast/Lunch Monday-Friday
Social Networking Event
Review Course Slide Handbook

COST TO ATTEND

REGISTRATION FEE

The pricing for the Stanford Plastic Surgery Oral Board Exam Review Course is designed to provide the best value for our participants. The registration fee for the in-person course is $3,000, which includes access to all didactic lectures, and the opportunity to participate in two individual mock oral examinations as well as group mock oral examinations. Included as well is as access to course materials.

MEALS

The fee includes breakfast and lunch each day.

ACCOMODATION AND TRAVEL

Please note that accommodation and travel expenses are not included in the registration fee, however we have worked with the course venue, Crowne Plaza Cabana, to reserve a block of rooms at a discounted rate. To take advantage of this, use the group code found in your diplomate letter when booking (phone number to book is listed below). We are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience that is affordable and valuable to all who attend.

COURSE HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel
4290 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone Number: (888) 565-6158

COURSE PROGRAM

We are pleased to provide you with a preliminary program below for your convenience. This comprehensive program has been thoughtfully designed to offer a range of topics, ensuring participants receive a well-rounded and in-depth understanding of the techniques and approaches to help build confidence and prepare for the oral board examination.


MONDAY	Introduction
	Scalp to Chest Review
	Upper Extremity Trunk and Lower Extremity Reviews
	Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast & Breast Reconstruction

TUESDAY	Facial Fracture
	Surgical & Non-Surgical Rejuvenation of the Aging Face
	Individual / Group Mock Oral Exams

WEDNESDAY	Body Contouring & Rhinoplasty
	Hand Surgery Review & Hand Injuries
THURSDAY	Pediatric Plastic Surgery
	Pressure Sores
	Melanomas
	Individual / Group Mock Oral Exams

FRIDAY	Microsurgery & Complex Wound Reconstruction
	Burn
	Gender Affirmation
	Treatment & Management of Lymphedema

FACULTY LECTURERS

Below you can find a preliminary (subject to change) list of faculty lecturers.

Ario Barzin, MD

Dr. Ario Barzin is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Fremont, California and is affiliated with Washington Hospital-Fremont.

Jennifer Cheesborough, MD

Dr. Jennifer Cheesborough is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Director of Breast Reconstruction Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor affiliated with Stanford University, with a special interest in breast reconstruction surgery.

Kirk Churukian, MD

Dr. Kirk Churukian is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. He is also a highly regarded plastic surgeon in private practice, with a special interest in cosmetic surgery.

Lauren Fischer, MD

Dr. Lauren Fischer is a board-certified plastic surgeon who currently runs a private practice. She is also an active affiliate member of the medical staff at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.

Rebecca Garza, MD

Dr. Rebecca Garza is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a private practice, specializing in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, and complex reconstructive surgery. She has served on the Chicago Breast and Lymphedema Symposium program committee and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery’s Young Microsurgeons Group for several years and has also been a board member for the Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dev Gurujal, MD

Dr. Dev Gurujal is a board-certified plastic surgeon and an Attending Physician specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Align Surgical Associates in San Francisco, CA. His clinical practice focuses on Gender Affirmation Surgery (Top and Bottom) and Aesthetic Surgery of the Body and Breast.

Peter Johannet, MD

Dr. Peter Johannet is a board-certified plastic surgeon, serving as the Chief of Veterans Affairs at Palo Alto Affiliated Faculty and a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University.

David Kahn, MD

Dr. David Kahn is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a focus on cosmetic surgery. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Section Chief of Cosmetic Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Stanford University.

Rohit Khosla, MD

Dr. Rohit Khosla is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He currently serves as the Surgical Director of the Cleft & Craniofacial Center at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University.

Robert Menard, MD

Dr. Robert Menard is a board-certified plastic surgeon, Clinical Professor of Surgery at Stanford University, and Surgical Director of the Northern California Kaiser Permanente Regional Craniofacial Clinic. He is a specialist in cleft lip and palate surgeries and has extensive experience in this field.

Rahim Nazerali, MD

Dr. Rahim Nazerali is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in microsurgery.

Dung Nguyen, MD

Dr. Dung H Nguyen is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Clinical Professor of Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. She is also the Director of Breast Reconstruction at the Stanford Women's Cancer Center and the Director of Adult Plastics Clinic at Stanford Healthcare, with a focus on lymphedema.

Robert Pearl, MD

Dr. Robert Pearl is a board-certified plastic surgeon, former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, and former president of The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. He is a clinical professor of plastic surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and teaches courses on strategy and leadership at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Brian Pridgen, MD

Dr. Briad Pridgen is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a subspecialization in microsurgery, hand, and upper extremity surgery. Additionally, he has an interest in peripheral nerve surgery, including nerve transfer and repair, as well as TMR and RPNI treatments.

Thomas Satterwhite, MD

Dr. Thomas Satterwhite is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Attending Physician specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Align Surgical Associates in San Francisco, CA. His clinical practice focuses on Gender Affirmation Surgery (Top and Bottom) and Aesthetic Surgery of the Body and Breast.

Clifford Sheckter, MD

Dr. Clifford Sheckter is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a distinguished career in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery specializing in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and serves as the Director of the Regional Burn Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Andrew Watt, MD

Dr. Andrew Watt is a board-certified plastic surgeon and attending hand and reconstructive microsurgeon at the prestigious Buncke Clinic. He also serves as the Assistant Fellowship Director at the Buncke Clinic and Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated) at Stanford University.

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53rd Oral Board Exam Review Course

2025 Course Dates: September 15-19, 2025

Registration for 2025 Oral Board Exam Review Course is closed.