Pure and simple, to get ready for the boards, do tons of questions. There are plenty of good reviews and question banks out there. By all means, use them! Then, to make absolutely sure you pass, do THESE questions as well. This first volume in the Pure and Simple series has 500 questions alone. Follow up with the second volume (that has the answers and explanations). Then go on to the third volume for 500 MORE questions, and use the fourth volume (to get the answers and explanations). Pure and simple, the more questions you do, the more likely you are to pass. Dr Gallagher has been helping people review for the Anesthesiology boards since the 80's. Author of the Board Stiff series, he is now writing for the written board audience.