The Ultimate Board Prep team is dedicated to your success!
Dr. Gregory George
Ultimate Board Prep Director
Dr. George is a board certified anesthesiologist in private practice, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at a midwest anesthesiology residency program. He has been involved with resident education since 2004, receiving multiple teaching awards. After reviewing several of the most popular anesthesiology board preparation courses available, Dr. George felt he could offer a program that more effectively prepared candidates to take and pass their Written and Applied Exams. Several thousand hours of additional writing and preparation later, The Ultimate Board Prep was born, and the program has been a remarkable success. When not perusing anesthetic literature, feverishly writing Written and Applied board questions, or training board candidates, Dr. George enjoys time with his wonderful wife and six children.
Jill George
Customer Support
Jill graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 1999. She retired a few years later to focus on raising our growing family. She currently acts as the Ultimate Board Prep’s customer support administrator.
Emily George
Office Assistant
Emily has been working as an office assistant for the Ultimate Board Prep for 6 years. She is currently studying accounting at Wichita State University. When not studying or working, Emily enjoys board games, reading, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Benjamin Abney
UBP Instructor
Dr. Ben Abney is a board-certified anesthesiologist. Following 16 years as an officer in the military, Ben attended medical school at Penn State, where he subsequently completed his residency training. Ben is currently practicing in California, where he is enjoying cycling, and spending time with his wife and teenage children. Having recently taken the board exam, he is eager to help others through this process.
Dr. Hatim Ali
UBP Instructor
Dr. Hatim Ali is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist working for a private practice group in Michigan. After completing medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine he went on to complete his residency training at Wayne State University – Detroit Medical Center. Following residency Dr. Ali went on to complete a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Ali is an assistant clinical professor for Michigan State University and is directly involved in the education of medical students and residents. Outside of work, he spends his time with family and friends.
Dr. Michael Bleyberg
UBP Instructor
Dr. Bleyberg is a board certified anesthesiologist who started his career by commissioning with the US Army. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and completed his Anesthesiology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Currently stationed at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, he enjoys teaching others while performing anesthesia for a variety of cases for patients of all ages. Outside of work he enjoys exploring Europe with his family.
Dr. Sushanth Boda
UBP Instructor
Dr. Sushanth Boda is a board certified anesthesiologist and
interventional pain physician, currently in private practice. He
finished his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan
and medical school at Kansas City University. Afterwards
completing residency in anesthesiology at Loyola University
Medical Center, serving as chief resident in his final year. Lastly
finishing his interventional pain fellowship at NYU in Manhattan.
He is a former UBP student and is passionate about sharing his
knowledge and strategies to assist upcoming examinees in
successfully navigating & passing their oral board exam.
Dr. Hussein Fardous
UBP Instructor
After completing undergrad and medical school at the University of Michigan, Dr. Fardous completed his residency training at Albany Medical Center in New York where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. As a member of a busy private practice, he provides anesthesia for all types of cases and is involved in medical student education as well as working with residents. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, exercising, spending time with friends and family, and attending EDM concerts and festivals with his wife.
Dr. Samuel Flanders
OSCE Preparation Program Director
Dr. Flanders completed medical school and residency at UT Houston. He has enjoyed private practice in Texas since graduating but misses teaching junior residents. Preparing for and taking his oral boards was actually a joy and healthy challenge. He believes mock orals are the best way to becoming a competent communicator, decision-maker, and anesthesiologist. His free time is spent taking his kids on bike rides.
Dr. Lyndsey Grabek
UBP Instructor
Prior to medical school, Dr. Grabek was an ICU nurse at a large tertiary hospital in the Midwest. She completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and anesthesia residency at Stanford. She returned to Indiana after graduating residency and worked in private practice. After some time, she joined the faculty of IU Anesthesia, where she is actively involved in resident education within a wide spectrum of anesthesia. She used the UBP method exclusively to study for the Applied Exam and felt very well prepared. Having passed boards recently, she is well prepared to provide a realistic practice exam environment.
Dr. Ryan Gordon
UBP Instructor
Dr. Ryan Gordon is a board certified anesthesiologist in private practice in Tennessee. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his internship and anesthesiology residency at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His clinical interests include regional and cardiac anesthesia.
Dr. Joe Huffman
UBP Instructor
Dr. Huffman is a board certified, pediatric fellowship trained anesthesiologist. He is in private practice at one of the largest free-standing pediatric hospitals in the Midwest where he provides care for all pediatric cases including neonatal emergencies, cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedic and general surgery. Dr. Huffman graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2009. He completed anesthesia residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. He then completed his pediatric fellowship training at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dr. Leah Griffioen
UBP Instructor
Dr. Griffioen is a board-certified anesthesiologist in West Michigan. After completing medical school at Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed residency training at McLaren Greater Lansing. She has always felt passionate for medical education, serving to revamp regular lectures as chief resident, eagerly taking medical students or residents into the operating room, and collaborating with colleagues when preparing for board exams. Her experience preparing for and passing boards has inspired her to seek opportunities to help others achieve their aspirations too. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons.
Dr. Joshua Hackett
UBP Instructor
Dr. Hackett is a board certified anesthesiologist in private practice in Northern California. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean and completed his residency at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health in Long Island, NY. His clinical interests include outpatient surgery and regional anesthesia.
Dr. Joseph Hung
UBP Instructor
Dr. Joseph Hung completed his B.S. degree at Binghamton University and received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then underwent his anesthesiology training at the University of Texas Houston. After finishing residency, he completed a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Iowa. He is currently board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. His clinical interest is in regional anesthesia, general anesthesia, and interventional pain medicine. Outside his clinical practice he enjoys watching sports, exercising, and loves spending time with his wife and two dogs. He is extremely enthusiastic in helping others to pass the anesthesia oral boards.
Dr. Aqeel Kamal
UBP Instructor
Dr. Kamal grew up in California and attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate degree. He completed medical school in South Carolina and graduated from Wake Forest Anesthesia Residency in Winston-Salem, NC. He is a United States Air Force veteran and is currently in private practice in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Alex McNally
UBP Instructor
Dr. Alex McNally completed his B.S. in Molecular Biology at the University of Denver and then received his medical degree from Loma Linda University in southern California. Following medical school, Dr. McNally completed a surgery internship at the University of Colorado, and then completed an anesthesia residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Following the completion of his residency, Dr. McNally has enjoyed practicing in south Georgia. He is currently board certified by the ABA. Dr. McNally enjoys a healthy lifestyle of good food, travel, and exercise. He also enjoys watching films and sports.
Dr. Laura Mey
UBP Instructor
Dr. Sokchea Laura Mey is a board certified anesthesiologist in private practice in Houston, Texas. She earned a Masters in Public Health in International and Family Health and completed medical school and residency at the University of Texas HSC in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Chinonye Orizu
UBP Instructor
Dr. Chinonye Orizu is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Orizu attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine where she earned her medical degree. She went on to complete a general and vascular surgery internship, anesthesiology residency, and pain fellowship. She is now in private practice in the Atlanta area. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, intramural basketball, college football, and teaching.
Dr. Demitri Podolski
UBP Instructor
Dr. Demitri Podolski, originally from Brooklyn NY, completed his undergraduate studies at Brooklyn College, after which he pursued his medical degree at the American University of Antigua. He graduated with honors, finished his anesthesia residency at Albany Medical Center, followed by a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He currently resides and practices in the state of Florida. His interests include regional anesthesia as well as pediatric congenital heart diseases.
Dr. Rachel Randolph
UBP Instructor
Dr. Randolph is a board certified anesthesiologist working in a private practice in New York City. She completed a fellowship in Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center and prior to that, served as Chief Resident and completed her residency at the University of Connecticut. Known for her ability to explain complex topics in an effective manner, Dr. Randolph earned a prestigious teaching award during her fellowship. She is also a former UBP student, having used the program to successfully pass her board exams. In her down time, Dr. Randolph enjoys running, baking, and solving puzzles.
Dr. Tim Shafiei
UBP Instructor
Dr. Shafiei holds board certification in anesthesiology with subspecialty training in critical care. Following the completion of his residency program in Miami, he undertook a fellowship in Critical Care
Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis. Transitioning to private practice in Illinois after serving two years on faculty in anesthesiology/critical care, he prioritized proximity to family. Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys soccer, hiking, fitness activities, and pickleball.
Dr Carolyn Thai
UBP Instructor
Dr. Carolyn Thai is a board certified anesthesiologist currently working in private practice in New York City. She completed her anesthesiology residency at Washington University in St. Louis and fellowship in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she stayed on as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology. She was actively involved in resident and fellowship education and enjoyed helping trainees study for their oral board exams. She strongly believes that (many) mock orals are the best way to succeeding on the actual exam and to becoming a more effective communicator and a better anesthesiologist.
Dr Jayant Velagala
UBP Instructor
Dr Jayant Velagala is a board certified anesthesiologist currently working in private practice in Connecticut where he provides anesthesia for a wide variety of cases. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his internship and anesthesiology residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Outside of anesthesiology, he enjoys gym training, tennis, soccer and traveling.
Dr. Jeff Waldman
UBP Instructor
Dr. Jeff Waldman is a board certified anesthesiologist working in Nashville, TN at both Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the associated Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He currently provides anesthesia for a wide variety of cases, with an emphasis on liver transplantation and major vascular procedures. After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2003, he completed his anesthesiology residency at Vanderbilt in 2007. During this time, he completed additional training in liver transplantation and was Chief Resident. He has extensive experience in simulation training and training residents to pass the oral boards. He currently resides in Brentwood, TN with his wife and three children.
Dr. Shawn Jackson
Written Preparation Program Director
Dr. Shawn Jackson is board certified in both anesthesiology and internal medicine. He is currently practicing as an anesthesiologist in Lawrence, Kansas. He completed medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and received his anesthesiology residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.
Dr Coleman
UBP Instructor
Dr Coleman is a board-certified anesthesiologist in private practice in Northern California. After graduating from medical school at Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed residency training at the Medical College of Ohio followed by a regional anesthesia fellowship at Harvard Medical School – Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While originally in an academic medicine practice at St Louis University he initiated the resident oral board program and assisted other attendings with oral board preparation. As a private practitioner he continues in anesthesia education as an Assistant Professor at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of medicine his interests include driving a Formula 3 racecar and piloting bobsleds.
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