Our Mission: Help Every Resident Succeed
Founded by anesthesiologists, built by technologists, driven by a passion for medical education.
Our Story
Born from Frustration, Built with Purpose
In 2019, two anesthesiology residents sat in a coffee shop, frustrated. They had just spent thousands of dollars on board prep materials that felt outdated, poorly organized, and disconnected from how the ABA actually tests.
"There has to be a better way," one said. That conversation sparked OralBoardPrep.
Today, we're the leading board preparation platform for anesthesiology, trusted by over 50,000 residents and 200+ residency programs. But our mission remains the same: make high-quality board prep accessible, effective, and even enjoyable.
Founded by two anesthesiologists frustrated with existing prep options
Launched beta with 1,000 questions and 50 pilot users
Reached 5,000 users and expanded to ADVANCED exam coverage
Partnered with 50+ residency programs for institutional access
Launched SmartPrep adaptive learning engine
Introduced Mock Oral Boards marketplace
Reached 50,000 users and 200+ institutional partners
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Excellence
We are committed to providing the highest quality educational content, rigorously reviewed by board-certified experts.
Innovation
We leverage cutting-edge technology to create adaptive learning experiences that personalize education for each learner.
Empathy
We understand the stress of board preparation. Our platform is designed with the learner's wellbeing in mind.
Community
We believe in the power of collaboration. Our platform connects learners with experts and peers.
Meet Our Team
Physicians, educators, and technologists united by a common mission
Dr. Michael Chen
Co-Founder & CEO
Board-certified anesthesiologist with 15 years of academic medicine experience. Former BASIC exam question writer.
Dr. Sarah Williams
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Program Director with expertise in medical education. Pioneer in simulation-based training.
Alex Rodriguez
Chief Technology Officer
Former Google engineer specializing in adaptive learning systems and educational technology.
Dr. Emily Park
Head of Content
Cardiac anesthesiologist and former ABA examiner. Leads our question development team.
Join Our Mission
Whether you're a resident, program director, or potential partner, we'd love to hear from you.