Several of us received the following message from our good friend, Dr. Rodrigo Banages who received some great news this week! I wanted to share it with all of you. Please join me in extending a well deserved congratulations to Rodrigo!
Dear Friends:
First, I would like to tell you that I have not forgotten about you.
It has been a difficult 18 last month. I had to focus in all my free time on studying for the American board of Orthopedic surgery exam.
It was a very difficult time, a lot stress in my hospital, too many on call days and nights, family issues here and in Argentina, etc.
But I would like to tell you about the great news. I passed the exam!!!. Now, i am American Board elegible !!!!
It was 8 hs test with just 45 minutes rest, 450 multiple choice questions covering all the orthopedic subjects: fracture, basic science, joint replacement, spine, Hand, foot & ankle, tumors and pediatric Orthopedics.
Less than 20% of the foreign trained pass the test in the first attempt. I did it in my first attempt. Laura and the children are so happy as I am too.
Now, I am equal to any other American trained orthopedic surgeon. This is a freedom passport since I can work anywhere.
Also, this prolonged time of studying was a good example for my children since they saw his dad working hard to achieve this certification. During this time I loss many activities with them, but I will recover the time with them as I will recover the time with you.
The other good news is that the next day after knowing the result of my test I went down stairs to my shop and I re-start my modeling project.
I will see you all soon
Rodrigo
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