Pass your oral boards with confidence
Vignette‑driven practice reflecting ABOS Part II domains.
How it's better
- Mirrors the format of a real Orthopedics oral board exam session
- Hear the questions. Speak your answers. From beginning to end. On your schedule.
- Built by a physician
Built by a Board-Certified Physician
Keith Newton, M.D.
Board-Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
I built MockOral.ai because I was frustrated with the existing options for oral board prep. Scheduling practice sessions with attendings or paid examiners was a nightmare - times didn't work, they ran late, and I was exhausted by the time we started. The quality was inconsistent: one examiner would say I was great, the next would try to scare me into buying more sessions or other products. Some weren't even up to date on how the boards actually work.
I wanted practice on my schedule, with consistent quality, at a price that didn't break the bank. Most importantly, I wanted to make sure people were familiar with the actual format of the exam they'd be walking into. That's why I created this platform.
The key? Repetition. Lots of it. Speaking out loud, defending decisions, getting comfortable with the format. That's what this platform gives you.
Practice like you'll be tested
Oral boards test your ability to think out loud and defend decisions. Here's what traditional prep misses.
Traditional prep issue
Silent study methods
Reading prompts silently doesn't prepare you to articulate your thoughts under pressure. Oral boards expect you to think out loud and defend decisions confidently.
Traditional prep issue
Scheduling nightmares
Coordinating with attendings or paid examiners ($200+ per session) is exhausting. Times don't work, they run late, and you're practicing when you're already tired.
Traditional prep issue
Inconsistent quality
One examiner tells you you're great. The next tries to scare you into buying more sessions. You never know if you're actually ready.
Traditional prep issue
Limited repetitions
You can only practice so many times with real people before exam day. Most residents could use more repetitions to build confidence.
Why OrthoBoards.com beats every alternative
Compare the cost, availability, and quality of different practice methods
| Feature | Ortho Boards | Reading Prompts | Practicing with Friends | Paid Examiner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | 24/7, instant | Anytime | Hard to schedule | Limited |
| Exam Format Accuracy | Matches real exam | No speaking | Too casual | Often incomplete |
| Transcript for Review | Every session | No transcript | No record | No transcript |
| Consistent Quality | Same standard every time | N/A | Highly variable | Highly variable |
| Confidence Building | Objective practice | N/A | Not realistic | Uses scare tactics to upsell |
| Cost | Affordable | Free | Free | $200+ per session |
Ortho Boards vs. Reading Prompts
Ortho Boards vs. Paid Examiner
See how a session runs before you sign in
On the tour you will:
- • See the dashboard session list and how your progress updates
- • Preview the pre-case information delivered before you begin speaking
- • Follow a live-style transcript with examiner and examinee turns
- • Learn where transcripts live for post-session review
Why orthopedic surgeons choose OrthoBoards.com
Every element is designed so your practice session matches what happens in the exam room.
What you get
Exam-style sessions
Work through unique rehearsals covering the format you'll face on exam day.
What you get
Exam-room dialogue
Answer an AI examiner trained on oral board questioning patterns. Practice feels like the real thing.
What you get
Transcript archive
Download the complete conversation after each session to review solo or with a mentor. Identify weaknesses and track improvement.
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Built by a Physician
For physicians, by a physician
This platform was created by someone who understands the oral board process firsthand and knows what actually helps you prepare.
Designed by a board-certified physician
Built to match real exam format and flow
No predatory upselling or scare tactics
Focused on repetition and confidence building
Practice in three focused steps
Run an exam rehearsal whenever you have time and walk away with a concrete improvement plan.
Choose a session
Pick the exam rehearsal you want to run from the dashboard library.
Speak with the examiner
Answer every question out loud as the examiner walks through the case topics.
Review the transcript
Read the transcript to note what worked and what you will adjust before the next session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Ortho Boards
Will this match the real exam?
We mirror ABOS Part II expectations with cases that test judgment, indications, and complication management.
When will this specialty be available?
We are prioritizing based on waitlist interest. Add your email to vote and get early access.
Is this a live person?
No — it is an AI examiner that listens to your responses and challenges you with follow‑ups.
Help bring Ortho Boards to life
Add your email to the Orthopedics list. We'll notify you when beta opens and use signups to prioritize which specialties get access first.