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ABOS Part I prep rankings

Orthopaedic residents should check their program's existing study subscriptions first.

By ExamRankings · Product information checked Oct 1, 2026 · 2 ranked providers

  1. 1

    Resident self-study and question review

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    ResStudy Individual · orthopaedic residents

    $215 · resident individual subscription1 year

    Broad society question collection with discussions and simulated exams.

    Practice
    Nearly 3500 questions; study, simulated-exam and custom-quiz modes
    Learning and feedback
    Detailed discussions, rationales and recommended readings. Self-directed question review
    Tradeoff
    Individual access restricted to residents; program may already pay.
    View American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons productChecked Oct 1, 2026
  2. 2

    Alternative written-board practice

    BoardVitals

    Orthopaedic Written Boards Prepare · 3 months

    $2493 months

    Explicit ABOS written targeting with custom quizzes.

    Practice
    550+ questions; timed custom quizzes
    Learning and feedback
    Correct and incorrect answer rationales. Analytics and Ask a Physician support
    Tradeoff
    Smaller bank; separate lecture or oral teaching not documented.
    View BoardVitals productChecked Oct 1, 2026

Compare ABOS Part I prep packages

Billing periods and package scopes differ. A lower monthly equivalent can require a larger payment up front.

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OfferPrice and accessPracticeTeaching and feedbackTerms and source
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

ResStudy Individual · orthopaedic residents

Self-paced online		$215 · resident individual subscription

1 year

Individual annual access; residency-program subscription may already cover it

Nearly 3500 questions; study, simulated-exam and custom-quiz modes

Detailed discussions, rationales and recommended readings

Self-directed question review

Individual subscription is restricted to orthopaedic residents; ROCK is a separate complementary curriculum.

Current ResStudy individual eligibility and priceChecked Oct 1, 2026
BoardVitals

Orthopaedic Written Boards Prepare · 3 months

Self-paced online		$249

3 months

One-time access; CME certificate, where offered, costs extra

550+ questions; timed custom quizzes

Correct and incorrect answer rationales

Analytics and Ask a Physician support

Written question practice; does not establish observed oral or clinical performance.

BoardVitals Orthopaedic Written Boards plansChecked Oct 1, 2026

How to choose ABOS Part I prep

Use resident-eligible society practice or a separately purchased written-board bank.

Recommendations compare documented study fit, not measured outcomes or hands-on quality.

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