Individual Package
1-on-1 Session-Based Review ($375 per session)
2 mock oral cases (Thoracic+ Cardiac / Cardiac+ Cardiac / Thoracic + Thoracic)
Immediate verbal feedback after session
Written feedback PDF (10-day turnover)
Add-on: Access to recorded sessions ($75/monthly)
Video Analysis Session
($150 per session)
Frame-by-frame analysis of verbal and non-verbal communication
Review of recorded mock oral performance
Communication coaching specific to board examination context
Add-on: Access to recorded sessions ($75/monthly)
Group Package
2- 4 Examinees per Session-
($300 per participant)
6 cases (3 Thoracic / 3 Cardiac)
Immediate Verbal Feedback after session
Written Feedback PDF (10-day turnover)
Shared access to all case materials
Subject Review Sessions (30 minutes per session—$125)
Thoracic-focused or Cardiac-focused sessions
Multiple short questions (15 questions; $50 for the questions only)
Review specific questions/answers with examiner
Meet the Examiners
Chigozirim Ekeke, MD
Dr. Chigozirim is an accomplished thoracic surgeon with specialized expertise in lung, esophageal, and airway conditions. With extensive training at The Ohio State University and UPMC, he combines cutting-edge surgical techniques with a deep understanding of board examination requirements. His sessions provide a structured, high-yield approach, including mock oral cases, verbal and written feedback, and in-depth video analysis. Whether you’re preparing for your board exams or refining your surgical communication skills, Dr. Ekeke’s sessions offer a focused and practical learning experience.
Chigozirim “Chigo” Ekeke, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Michigan
Irsa Hasan, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
UPMC Presbyterian
Irsa Hasan, MD
Dr. Hasan completed her training at Mayo Clinic, UPMC, and Cedars-Sinai and specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. She is a dedicated surgeon scientist with over 50 publications and serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Committed to education and medical volunteerism, she has provided cardiac surgical care to underserved communities for over 10 years and is eager to help her CT colleagues prepare for their Boards.
