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Los Angeles Review Course: Structure and OCE Study Tips (with Drs. Michael Miloro, Ben Palla, and Jake Stucki)

May 25, 2026 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 365

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Taking the Oral Comprehensive Exam is one of the most important moments in any oral surgeon’s career. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Stucki is joined by Drs. Michael Miloro, Ben Palla, and Jake Stucki to discuss board preparation and the Los Angeles Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what inspired Dr. Palla to start the Los Angeles Review Course, what the structure is like, and what the study guide he created consists of. Next, Dr. Miloro delves into some tips for oral surgeons writing their boards before Dr. Stucki tells us about his experience attending this particular course. We also touch on why joining the course with a partner is so beneficial. Finally, hear about why ‘I don’t know’ is a reasonable answer. If you’re preparing for the Oral Comprehensive Exam and looking for some study tips, then this episode is for you!

Key Points From This Episode:

Welcoming Drs. Michael Miloro, Ben Palla, and Jake Stucki to the show.
Why Dr. Palla decided to set up the Los Angeles Review Course.
The structure of the course, what it entails, and what it costs
A bit about the study guide they give course attendees.
Dr. Miloro shares some tips for anyone writing their board exam.
The dangers of binge studying and why preparation is key.
Dr. Stucki tells us about his experience attending this course.
The benefits of joining the Los Angeles Review Course with a partner.
Why ‘I don’t know’ is a reasonable answer in an examination.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Michael Miloro on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiloro/

Michael Miloro Email Address — mmiloro@uic.edu

Ben Palla on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-palla-a563a4112/

Ben Palla Email Address — bpalla12@gmail.com

Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki-ab19a593/

Jake Stucki Email Address — jstuckiddsmd@gmail.com

Los Angeles Review Course — https://www.losangelesboardreviewcourse.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059